Job summary
Central London Community Health NHS Trust (CLCH) is seeking to recruit a Named Nurse for Safeguarding Children in Merton This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated practitioner to join our safeguarding team.
We are looking appoint a practitioner with experience of working with complex cases and who has a good understanding of the legal duties to protect Children under the Children Act (1989, 2004) and of the statutory role the Named Nurse for Safeguarding Children
The post holder will be supported to lead and influence the safeguarding children's agenda in Merton. The ability to work independently is essential and post holder may at times be required to travel to Trust venues in the delivery of their work and role. The post holder will manage the Safeguarding Children Advisors in Merton. The post holder will have access to clinical and safeguarding supervision and training, to support their personal and professional development.
Main duties of the job
The role will support the Associate Director of Safeguarding and her deputies to deliver safeguarding assurance through the safeguarding work plan and lead on key projects/work streams.
The post holder will be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and have completed specific training in the care and development of children and young people and undertaken post-registration safeguarding children training prior to commencement of this statutory position.
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring there is an effective framework in place for safeguarding children and young people in Merton to ensure CLCH staff are competent and confident in identifying abuse and taking actions to safeguard a child, young person or adult from harm or injury, in line with the Royal College of Nursing Intercollegiate Guidance2019.
The post holder will also work with the Merton Safeguarding Children Partnership (MSCP), the Southwest London Integrated Care Board, and system partners to lead and enhance positive outcomes for children.
The post holder will be supported to develop their role, competencies, and experience within CLCH and through work with the CLCH Academy
About us
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.**
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.**
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- NMC registration
- Registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse
- First Level degree or equivalent
- Evidence of professional development
Desirable
- A commitment to undertake further study
- Formal qualification in teaching
Experience
Essential
- Awareness of safeguarding services and systems.
- Awareness of local and national guidance and research in relation to Safeguarding Adults
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Experience of designing and undertaking audits
- Experience working with and managing complex safeguarding cases
Desirable
- Experience of attending safeguarding meetings /case conferences
- Experience of having regular safeguarding supervision
- Awareness of safeguarding policies
- Awareness of safeguarding audits
- Experience of undertaking the Safeguarding Champion Programme
- Experience of working in a community healthcare setting
- Experience of presenting at meetings /training
- Experience of analysing and presenting data
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of the importance of leadership in safeguarding adults
- Knowledge of legal framework and of political and policy changes affecting Safeguarding Adults at Risk
- Evidence how equality, diversity and Inclusion underpins safeguarding practice
- Evidence of partnership working across organisational boundaries
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work in pressurised environment and meet deadlines
- Ability to handle and process sensitive information in line with GDPR
- Confident in using a range of technology to carry out work duties
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- NMC registration
- Registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse
- First Level degree or equivalent
- Evidence of professional development
Desirable
- A commitment to undertake further study
- Formal qualification in teaching
Experience
Essential
- Awareness of safeguarding services and systems.
- Awareness of local and national guidance and research in relation to Safeguarding Adults
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Experience of designing and undertaking audits
- Experience working with and managing complex safeguarding cases
Desirable
- Experience of attending safeguarding meetings /case conferences
- Experience of having regular safeguarding supervision
- Awareness of safeguarding policies
- Awareness of safeguarding audits
- Experience of undertaking the Safeguarding Champion Programme
- Experience of working in a community healthcare setting
- Experience of presenting at meetings /training
- Experience of analysing and presenting data
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of the importance of leadership in safeguarding adults
- Knowledge of legal framework and of political and policy changes affecting Safeguarding Adults at Risk
- Evidence how equality, diversity and Inclusion underpins safeguarding practice
- Evidence of partnership working across organisational boundaries
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work in pressurised environment and meet deadlines
- Ability to handle and process sensitive information in line with GDPR
- Confident in using a range of technology to carry out work duties
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
