Job summary
We
are inviting applications from inclusive, dynamic, motivated, innovative and
efficient registered nurses with expert skills and knowledge in safeguarding
to join our Integrated Safeguarding Team as the Named Nurse for Safeguarding
Children, Adults and MCA. The role involves working closely with a range of
stakeholders and partners to develop, implement, oversee and improve
safeguarding practice. The Named Nurse is a senior member of the safeguarding
team, providing direct line management and support within the team.
You
will be working alongside another Named Nurse for Safeguarding Children,
Adults and MCA under the leadership and support of an experienced MCA Lead
and Deputy Designated Nurse for Safeguarding Children and Adults. Our team is
compassionate, inclusive, diverse and well-resourced to meet the safeguarding
needs of the communities that we serve. We take pride in supporting the
well-being and development of our team members.
Do
not miss this opportunity to join our great team and to support us in our
noble endeavour of developing and improving safeguarding practice. Do not
wait until the last minute as we will close the applications for shortlisting
once we reach a sufficient number of candidates.
Main duties of the job
The
named nurse will work in a team of competent safeguarding practitioners all
committed to making a difference through the safeguarding agenda. The named
nurse will work across the safeguarding agenda and will support the
safeguarding team to discharge its safeguarding children, adults, and Mental
Capacity Act (MCA) statutory duties and responsibilities.
The
role will be responsible for producing high quality analytical reports to
support the Serious Review Process which will include Domestic Homicide
Reviews, Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews and Safeguarding Adult reviews.
The
post holder will hold line management responsibilities within the safeguarding
team and support the Designated and Named Nurses to deliver an inclusive
working environment that nurtures learning and effective provision of quality
services. They will play a key role in developing and supporting others
informed by the appraisal process, fostering inclusivity, diversity and
equality.
The
post holder will work in partnership to support stakeholders including health
providers, NHS E/I, the children and adult safeguarding partnership/ board,
advocacy services and other health and non-health partners in carrying out
their safeguarding responsibilities and in embedding the principles of the MCA.
The
role will contribute to, developing, and implementing single and multi-agency
strategies, policies, procedures, practice guidance, protocols and audits
relating to safeguarding
About us
NHS
West Yorkshire ICB is responsible for improving population health and
reducing inequalities to meet the diverse health needs of its population and
is part of the West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership which includes
organisations, local councils, health and care providers and voluntary,
community and social enterprise organisations.
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
are committed to creating the best place to work, where your contribution is
valued, your wellbeing is supported and all our colleagues can reach their
full potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the
community, who meet the criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Some
key aspects of the role
Work
in partnership to support stakeholders including health providers, NHS E/I,
the children and adult safeguarding partnership/ board, advocacy services and
other health and non-health partners in carrying out their safeguarding
responsibilities and in embedding the principles of the MCA.
Contribute
to Safeguarding Reviews, Domestic Homicide Reviews and other safeguarding
board led reviews and meetings on behalf of the ICB producing high quality,
analytical reports.
Propose,
contribute to, develop, and implement single and multi-agency strategies,
policies, procedures, practice guidance and protocols relating to
safeguarding.
Lead
on the dissemination and embedding of learning resulting from single and
multi-agency reviews and audits.
Support
the Designated/ Deputy Designated Nurses in providing nursing leadership to
the health economy.
Support
and play an active role in the Safeguarding and MCA training strategy.
Participate
and deputise for the Designated Nurses, Deputy Designated Nurse and MCA Lead
and where necessary at multi-agency subgroups of the LSCP/LSAB, MCA/LIN and
Safer Stronger Communities
Work
closely with colleagues in the ICB to provide safeguarding health specialist
advice within the Serious Incident process.
Take
a lead role in line management across the team.
Provide
timely, specialist safeguarding advice across the health economy in Leeds
utilising a variety of communication methods.
Give
MCA advice to ICB staff, commissioned services and partner agencies and to
escalate queries and complex cases to MCA Lead.
Advise
partner agencies on health matters with regard to safeguarding children and
adults at risk including advice on highly complex, contentious safeguarding
issues.
Provide
support and specialist safeguarding to ICB staff and with support from MCA
Lead and Deputy Designated Nurse for safeguarding
Work
autonomously with significant discretion to occupational and organisational
policy including multi-agency safeguarding policies, procedures, and
protocol.
Take
a lead, role alongside the Named GPs for safeguarding in improving
safeguarding practice within primary care.
Maintain
confidentiality and adhere to the principles of data security and data
protection.
Follow
a professional Code of Conduct, where relevant to the post.
Participate
in the organisational appraisal process.
Be
expected to undertake ongoing professional and personal development in line
with the responsibilities of the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Some
key aspects of the role
Work
in partnership to support stakeholders including health providers, NHS E/I,
the children and adult safeguarding partnership/ board, advocacy services and
other health and non-health partners in carrying out their safeguarding
responsibilities and in embedding the principles of the MCA.
Contribute
to Safeguarding Reviews, Domestic Homicide Reviews and other safeguarding
board led reviews and meetings on behalf of the ICB producing high quality,
analytical reports.
Propose,
contribute to, develop, and implement single and multi-agency strategies,
policies, procedures, practice guidance and protocols relating to
safeguarding.
Lead
on the dissemination and embedding of learning resulting from single and
multi-agency reviews and audits.
Support
the Designated/ Deputy Designated Nurses in providing nursing leadership to
the health economy.
Support
and play an active role in the Safeguarding and MCA training strategy.
Participate
and deputise for the Designated Nurses, Deputy Designated Nurse and MCA Lead
and where necessary at multi-agency subgroups of the LSCP/LSAB, MCA/LIN and
Safer Stronger Communities
Work
closely with colleagues in the ICB to provide safeguarding health specialist
advice within the Serious Incident process.
Take
a lead role in line management across the team.
Provide
timely, specialist safeguarding advice across the health economy in Leeds
utilising a variety of communication methods.
Give
MCA advice to ICB staff, commissioned services and partner agencies and to
escalate queries and complex cases to MCA Lead.
Advise
partner agencies on health matters with regard to safeguarding children and
adults at risk including advice on highly complex, contentious safeguarding
issues.
Provide
support and specialist safeguarding to ICB staff and with support from MCA
Lead and Deputy Designated Nurse for safeguarding
Work
autonomously with significant discretion to occupational and organisational
policy including multi-agency safeguarding policies, procedures, and
protocol.
Take
a lead, role alongside the Named GPs for safeguarding in improving
safeguarding practice within primary care.
Maintain
confidentiality and adhere to the principles of data security and data
protection.
Follow
a professional Code of Conduct, where relevant to the post.
Participate
in the organisational appraisal process.
Be
expected to undertake ongoing professional and personal development in line
with the responsibilities of the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse or Midwife
- Educated to degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
- Best Interest Assessor (BIA) qualification or a commitment to undertake the BIA course
Desirable
- NMC Registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN)
Experience
Essential
- Further knowledge of safeguarding, and MCA including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards acquired through level of training/education or equivalent experience.
- A good working knowledge of safeguarding and MCA legislation, policies, procedures and best practice guidance for both children and adults at risk safeguarding and its application in health services
- Significant safeguarding and MCA experience, including developing/ delivering training, policies and service improvement.
- Experience of contributing to Safeguarding Reviews, Domestic Homicide Reviews and other safeguarding board led reviews and producing high quality, analytical reports.
- Evidence of working with people with complex needs and multi-agency working in complex situations.
- Experience of leading and managing staff.
- Experience of communicating and engaging effectively with external agencies/stakeholder
- Experience of working in the NHS
Desirable
- Experience of leading change in safeguarding arena
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Demonstrates professional curiosity and understands the principles of confidentiality
- Confident and flexible approach with the ability to prioritise and re-prioritise workload as urgent situations develop
- Computer literate with an ability to use the required systems/office packages
- Able to provide, receive, convey and present information in a clear way
- Able to plan and organise a broad range of complex activities.
Desirable
- Able to analyse and interpret data to draw conclusions
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to manage conflict in order to bring about positive outcomes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse or Midwife
- Educated to degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
- Best Interest Assessor (BIA) qualification or a commitment to undertake the BIA course
Desirable
- NMC Registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN)
Experience
Essential
- Further knowledge of safeguarding, and MCA including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards acquired through level of training/education or equivalent experience.
- A good working knowledge of safeguarding and MCA legislation, policies, procedures and best practice guidance for both children and adults at risk safeguarding and its application in health services
- Significant safeguarding and MCA experience, including developing/ delivering training, policies and service improvement.
- Experience of contributing to Safeguarding Reviews, Domestic Homicide Reviews and other safeguarding board led reviews and producing high quality, analytical reports.
- Evidence of working with people with complex needs and multi-agency working in complex situations.
- Experience of leading and managing staff.
- Experience of communicating and engaging effectively with external agencies/stakeholder
- Experience of working in the NHS
Desirable
- Experience of leading change in safeguarding arena
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Demonstrates professional curiosity and understands the principles of confidentiality
- Confident and flexible approach with the ability to prioritise and re-prioritise workload as urgent situations develop
- Computer literate with an ability to use the required systems/office packages
- Able to provide, receive, convey and present information in a clear way
- Able to plan and organise a broad range of complex activities.
Desirable
- Able to analyse and interpret data to draw conclusions
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to manage conflict in order to bring about positive outcomes
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).
