Job summary
An exciting new initiative has been developed in Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust to develop a Child Death Review process for all child deaths in Hertfordshire.
Currently there is an established JAR process for Unexpected and Expected Child Deaths and the objective is further develop our holistic reviews of all the deaths of 0 - 18 year old children and young people.
The Post Holder, in collaboration with the Safeguarding Children Nurse Manager for Child Deaths in Hertfordshire, will be responsible for advising on the implementation, coordination and management of the response to all child deaths of children who live in Hertfordshire; to have a coordinated approach for children who die in Hertfordshire who live in another County.
Main duties of the job
To work as a skilled health practitioner within a specialist team for the Joint Agency Response (JAR) for child deaths in Hertfordshire. To support that the Child Death procedures which cover expected and unexpected deaths of children and young people aged 0 - 18 years are in place across Hertfordshire. This process will be known as the Joint Agency Response (JAR) to child deaths in Hertfordshire. In addition, the post holder will support the coordination and management to the electronic Child Death Overview Panel (eCDOP) responsibilities.
The Post Holder, in collaboration with the Named Nurse for Child Deaths in Hertfordshire, will be responsible for advising on the implementation, coordination and management of the response to all child deaths of children who live in Hertfordshire; to have a coordinated approach for children who die in Hertfordshire who live in another County.
The Post holder will act in collaboration with the JAR to Child Deaths in Hertfordshire partner team members to fulfil this role across the Integrated Care Boards (ICB's) of Hertfordshire, leading and supporting the implementation, co-ordination and management of all child deaths in Hertfordshire in accordance with Government legislation and Local Safeguarding Children's Partnership Policies.
About us
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS TrustYou'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staffWe put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust visionWe welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and agesWe don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply nowYou've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The detailed job description is illustrated in the JD attached.
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defense against COVID-19.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The detailed job description is illustrated in the JD attached.
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defense against COVID-19.
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered health care professional that is regulated by a professional body (such as NMC, HCPC, GMC)
- Evidence of self-managed continued professional development
- Evidence of post registration training such as Masters level qualifications relevant to safeguarding or equivalent experience and the willingness to complete further training to support this role
- Teaching or mentorship qualification
- Supervisory qualification or equivalent/ willingness to complete
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience working with families, children and young people
- Clinical experience of safeguarding children.
- Experience of delivering Joint Agency Response in a professional capacity
- Effective contribution to local multi-agency groups, systems and networks.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to respond positively to change
- Excellent communication and listening skills with some understanding of basic counselling skills
- The ability to transfer the principles of clinical effectiveness into clinical practice
- Ability to analyse issues and think critically
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered health care professional that is regulated by a professional body (such as NMC, HCPC, GMC)
- Evidence of self-managed continued professional development
- Evidence of post registration training such as Masters level qualifications relevant to safeguarding or equivalent experience and the willingness to complete further training to support this role
- Teaching or mentorship qualification
- Supervisory qualification or equivalent/ willingness to complete
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience working with families, children and young people
- Clinical experience of safeguarding children.
- Experience of delivering Joint Agency Response in a professional capacity
- Effective contribution to local multi-agency groups, systems and networks.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to respond positively to change
- Excellent communication and listening skills with some understanding of basic counselling skills
- The ability to transfer the principles of clinical effectiveness into clinical practice
- Ability to analyse issues and think critically
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.
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.
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
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Address
Sandridge Gate Business Centre,
Ronsons Way
Sandridge, St Albans. Hertfordshire.
AL4 9XR
Employer's website
https://www.hct.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
