Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Named Nurse Child Protection

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Job summary

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust have an exciting opportunity for a full-time band 8a Named Nurse Child Protection for Northumberland Safeguarding Children Team.

We are looking for individuals who already have expert knowledge and experience in relation to safeguarding children and have the skills to have management oversight of a local Safeguarding Team as well as the wider Safeguarding Children HDFT Team. The Named Nurse will support the Deputy Head of Safeguarding children and the Head of Safeguarding Children to fulfil HDFT responsibilities in order to protect children, staff and the public which is set out in the DOH Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018 document. The Named Nurse will be pivotal in ensuring HDFT meets our quality and governance requirements for CQC and Joint Targeted area inspections.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for individuals who already have expert knowledge and experience in relation to safeguarding children and have the skills to have management oversight of a local Safeguarding Team as well as the wider Safeguarding Children HDFT Team.

Establish effective working relationships and networks with all professionals and agencies contributing to safeguarding of children and young people.

Using good levels of knowledge of child development, the law and good knowledge about risks identify when there is a need to professionally challenge a decision.

To support the Safeguarding Children's Team in the delivery of safeguarding children training

Provide advice and support to partner agencies, health visitors, school nurses and 0-25 managers.

Provide advice to Health Professionals and Professionals in other agencies about health needs and signpost to the appropriate health provider, referring to Senior members of the Safeguarding Children team as appropriate.

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

  • An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
  • Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Details

Date posted

23 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£50,952 to £57,349 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

421-CORP-1320R-A

Job locations

Ashington Children's Centre

Alexandra rd

Ashington

NE63 9EF


Job description

Job responsibilities

See Job Description

The footprint covers:

North Yorkshire, Stockton, Middleborough, Darlington, Durham, Sunderland, Gateshead, Northumberland and Wakefield.

The large footprint is highly conducive to career development.

Job description

Job responsibilities

See Job Description

The footprint covers:

North Yorkshire, Stockton, Middleborough, Darlington, Durham, Sunderland, Gateshead, Northumberland and Wakefield.

The large footprint is highly conducive to career development.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Current NMC Registration
  • Registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse or Degree level nurse with experience as a Specialist Nurse Child Protection or evidence of having experience as a Safeguarding Lead at band 7 or above
  • Qualification at Masters level or evidence of equivalent Safeguarding experience/Knowledge
  • Experience at a managerial level.
  • Experience in developing needs led services for vulnerable children and their families

Desirable

  • Experience at completing Child safeguarding Practice reviews
  • Evidence of Deputising for 8b or above
  • Experience of working at a Strategic level
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Current NMC Registration
  • Registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse or Degree level nurse with experience as a Specialist Nurse Child Protection or evidence of having experience as a Safeguarding Lead at band 7 or above
  • Qualification at Masters level or evidence of equivalent Safeguarding experience/Knowledge
  • Experience at a managerial level.
  • Experience in developing needs led services for vulnerable children and their families

Desirable

  • Experience at completing Child safeguarding Practice reviews
  • Evidence of Deputising for 8b or above
  • Experience of working at a Strategic level

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ashington Children's Centre

Alexandra rd

Ashington

NE63 9EF


Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ashington Children's Centre

Alexandra rd

Ashington

NE63 9EF


Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

General Manager 0-19 Gateshead/Northumberland

Ashley Iceton

Ashley.Iceton@nhs.net

07392194267

Details

Date posted

23 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£50,952 to £57,349 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

421-CORP-1320R-A

Job locations

Ashington Children's Centre

Alexandra rd

Ashington

NE63 9EF


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