Designated Doctor - Safeguarding Children

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a stand-alone post hosted within the WY ICB. The post holder would work alongside a Designated Nurse and deputies and Designated Doctors for Child death and Children in Care. With the Designated Nurse, they will lead the safeguarding childrens team within the WY ICB, Bradford PLACE, provide line-management for the Named GPs for Safeguarding Children and work closely with the Director of Nursing and Quality.

Whilst this is for a stand-alone Designated Doctor without direct clinical work, it may be possible to accommodate some clinical work in Safeguarding and Children in Care.

The post will be hosted in the WY ICB with office space in Scorex House. Whilst some work could be online from home, face to face work is also needed. We would encourage the new post holder to establish new relationships and meet colleagues in health and partnership settings face to face.

The post holder will provide support and guidance across the health economy with Named Professionals in the health trusts and other health agencies. Bradford District has a very active and friendly Health safeguarding childrens group which coordinates all health Safeguarding children professionals. The Named Doctors are all experienced, active, have excellent systems in place and are well ahead with RCPCH requirements for local peer review / audit work. They and provide liaison with our local SARC. West Yorkshire has a well-established and supportive regional peer group with on-going audit, and training programmes. The group works closely with supportive colleagues across the region and link with National groups (NNHDP, RCPCH)

Bradford District is a very young population. This is a very busy post with a high level of complex Safeguarding. The district has a high number of rapid reviews and case reviews and very high numbers of CP medicals each year. Expertise will rapidly develop in all areas. Any particular interest of the postholder is likely to be accommodated.

This is an exciting time in Bradford District with a new Designated Nurse: Safeguarding childrenbeing appointed, a new Childrens Trust for social care and significant changes in the Partnership arrangements. There are strong links with local Safeguarding partnership and subgroups. The postholder would be expected to chair / be part of some subgroups. Current Bradford Partnership priorities include Neglect, introduction of GCP2, and supervision. We have a well-developed partnership training programme.

This would be an opportunity to influence the direction of safeguarding within a busy but supportive environment, in a vibrant young district.

Closing date: 15th June 2025

Shortlisting: w/c 16th June 2025

Interviews: Likely to take place late June 2025

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.

In West Yorkshire we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity we see this as a strength and part of our founding mission, values and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers patient outcomes. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

We are jointly committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all, and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We are a Disability Confident employer and will interview any disabled candidate who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and consider them on their abilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MRCPCH or equivalent
• A registered member of RCPCH

Eligibility

Essential

• Full GMC registration with licence to practice at the time of appointment.

Training and Experience

Essential

• Level 3B SG training and Previous experience in safeguarding as a consultant essential
• Hold/have held consultant status or a senior post with equivalent training and experience.
• Willing to attain level 5 competency in Safeguarding of Children, as defined by the intercollegiate guidance

Desirable

• Have experience of delivering training
• Leel 4-5 SG training and Experience as Named or Designated Doctor Safeguarding Advisor desirable
• Demonstrate enhanced ability to communicate strategy, policy advice at interagency and partnership meetings; leading and monitoring quality assurance and service improvements, and effectively challenge colleagues in health and other agencies desirable.

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

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Scorex House

1 Commercial Street

Bradford

BD1 4AS

Employer's website

https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)