Job summary
Are you interested in developing your strategic skills, knowledge, and experience in safeguarding?
An opportunity has arisen to take on a strategic leadership role working in the Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust safeguarding team.
This role supports the Associate Director of Safeguarding in delivering high quality safeguarding assurance across the organisation, in line with local and national legislation and guidance. Working across both child and adult safeguarding, the post holder will collaborate with internal and external partners to promote safe, effective practice. We welcome applicants who are developing their safeguarding expertise and will provide support to build skills and confidence in specialist areas.
The post holder will act as deputy to the Associate Director of Safeguarding when required, provide line management to the Named Nurses/Professionals within the South Safeguarding Hub, and lead hub meetings to ensure strong team culture, effective communication, and smooth operational delivery.
This role also includes co chairing the joint safeguarding hub meeting with the Head of Safeguarding for the North Hub, contributing to the delivery of the safeguarding workplan, and supporting the oversight of safeguarding workstreams. Outputs from these workstreams are reported quarterly to the CLCH Safeguarding Committee.
Main duties of the job
o Deputise for the Associate Director of Safeguarding when required, including supporting delegated work and representing the safeguarding function at key internal and external meetings.o Provide line management to Named Nurses/Professionals within the South Safeguarding Hub, fostering a positive, inclusive, and collaborative team environment.o Lead South Hub team meetings, ensuring effective communication, shared learning, and coordinated delivery of safeguarding priorities.o Cochair the joint safeguarding hub meeting with the Head of Safeguarding for the North Hub, contributing to assurance processes and the delivery of the safeguarding workplan.o Support the appointment and oversight of safeguarding workstream leads, reviewing progress and ensuring outputs are aligned with organisational priorities and reported to the CLCH Safeguarding Committee.o Ensure appropriate representation at Local Safeguarding Children Partnership (LSCP) and Safeguarding Adult Board (SAB) sub group meetings, either through Named Nurses/Professionals or the Head of Safeguarding.o Attend LSCP and SAB board meetings on behalf of the Associate Director of Safeguarding when required.
About us
We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.
What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.
Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.
We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What This Role Offers The opportunity to influence safeguarding practice across a large and diverse organisation. A supportive environment that encourages professional development and continuous learning. Collaborative working with a wide range of partners across childrens and adults safeguarding systems. A leadership role that shapes team culture and contributes to strategic safeguarding priorities.
Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What This Role Offers The opportunity to influence safeguarding practice across a large and diverse organisation. A supportive environment that encourages professional development and continuous learning. Collaborative working with a wide range of partners across childrens and adults safeguarding systems. A leadership role that shapes team culture and contributes to strategic safeguarding priorities.
Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Professional on NMC/HCPC Register
- First Degree or equivalent in healthcare related
- Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Qualification
- Master's degree or equivalent experience and/or working towards a master's qualification.
- Leadership and management qualification /training
Desirable
- PSIRF Training
- Best Interests Assessor
- Recognised teaching qualification /experience in delivering safeguarding training programmes
- Safeguarding supervision qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in community healthcare in clinical leadership clinical management position
- Experience of working with diverse communities
- Experience of working in a statutory safeguarding role
- Experience of working with complex adult/child safeguarding cases
- Evidence of staff and resource management experience
- Experience of change management within healthcare settings
- Experience in undertaking and presenting audits
- Experience of supporting root cause analysis investigations
- Experience of developing resources and delivering safeguarding training to Level 3 /4 oExperiencing in acting autonomously as an expert in safeguarding oSubstantial experience in the development and implementation of discrete areas of practice or safeguarding policies and service development
Desirable
- Exerience and knowledge of working within learning disabilities or mental health
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Advise and influence through provision of expert advice
- Knowledge, expertise, and experience in safeguarding, including national legislative frameworks and regulations
- Knowledge of the national and local NHS agenda
- Knowledge and understanding of roles of partner agencies working within the safeguarding arena
- Knowledge of statutory reviews for children and adults
- Demonstrate management of safeguarding risk and escalation processes.
- Excellent report writing skills and to present information coherently and to a high standard
- Ability to work collaboratively with partner agencies, commissioners, regulators, and designated professionals
- Ability to advise and influence through the provision of expert advice
- Ability to network and build relationships at all levels, including interpersonal skills, liaison and negotiating skills
- Ability to recognise and manage challenging situations.
- Ability to prioritise work and adapt to changing deadlines
- Ability to develop, lead and implement policy, guidelines, and projects
- Ability to represent the Trust at multiagency working groups, strategic meetings, and safeguarding boards
- Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation which comply with professional, organisational, and legal requirements
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Advise and influence through provision of expert advice
- IT skills
Desirable
- Experience of contributing to statutory reviews
- Experience of delivering safeguarding supervision
Key Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of professional development
- Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of the post
- Valid professional registration with professional body
- Team focused
Desirable
- Undertaken research /publications
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Professional on NMC/HCPC Register
- First Degree or equivalent in healthcare related
- Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Qualification
- Master's degree or equivalent experience and/or working towards a master's qualification.
- Leadership and management qualification /training
Desirable
- PSIRF Training
- Best Interests Assessor
- Recognised teaching qualification /experience in delivering safeguarding training programmes
- Safeguarding supervision qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in community healthcare in clinical leadership clinical management position
- Experience of working with diverse communities
- Experience of working in a statutory safeguarding role
- Experience of working with complex adult/child safeguarding cases
- Evidence of staff and resource management experience
- Experience of change management within healthcare settings
- Experience in undertaking and presenting audits
- Experience of supporting root cause analysis investigations
- Experience of developing resources and delivering safeguarding training to Level 3 /4 oExperiencing in acting autonomously as an expert in safeguarding oSubstantial experience in the development and implementation of discrete areas of practice or safeguarding policies and service development
Desirable
- Exerience and knowledge of working within learning disabilities or mental health
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Advise and influence through provision of expert advice
- Knowledge, expertise, and experience in safeguarding, including national legislative frameworks and regulations
- Knowledge of the national and local NHS agenda
- Knowledge and understanding of roles of partner agencies working within the safeguarding arena
- Knowledge of statutory reviews for children and adults
- Demonstrate management of safeguarding risk and escalation processes.
- Excellent report writing skills and to present information coherently and to a high standard
- Ability to work collaboratively with partner agencies, commissioners, regulators, and designated professionals
- Ability to advise and influence through the provision of expert advice
- Ability to network and build relationships at all levels, including interpersonal skills, liaison and negotiating skills
- Ability to recognise and manage challenging situations.
- Ability to prioritise work and adapt to changing deadlines
- Ability to develop, lead and implement policy, guidelines, and projects
- Ability to represent the Trust at multiagency working groups, strategic meetings, and safeguarding boards
- Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation which comply with professional, organisational, and legal requirements
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Advise and influence through provision of expert advice
- IT skills
Desirable
- Experience of contributing to statutory reviews
- Experience of delivering safeguarding supervision
Key Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of professional development
- Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of the post
- Valid professional registration with professional body
- Team focused
Desirable
- Undertaken research /publications
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).
