Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate individual who has experience in Safeguarding to join Swansea Bay University Health Boards Safeguarding Team as a Flying Start Clinical Nurse Specialist for Safeguarding.The post offers an exciting opportunity to work with Swansea Bay University Health Board to provide specialist Safeguarding advice to Health Visitors and Health Board staff. To work closely with the Head of Nursing: Safeguarding to ensure the Health Board discharges its Safeguarding responsibilities and provide a high level consistent approach to Safeguarding practice across the organisation.
Main duties of the job
Provide representation and/or reports for discharge planning meetings, strategy meetings, case conferences, core groups, Children at Risk, Adults at Risk etc. and to be available to advise and support Health Board Flying Start Health Visiting staff as well as other HB staff. Implementing processes to raise staff aware ness of children and adults who may be at risk or have safeguarding issues. Will facilitate improved working practices across the Health Board relating to the protection of children and adults at risk, ensuring they are conforming to current legislation and Regional Safeguarding Board policies. Actively contribute to the Health Board's Safeguarding agenda through attendance at appropriate Health Board and multi-agency meetings, supporting the Head of Nursing: Safeguarding in providing assurance to the Health Boards Strategic Safeguarding Group, Region al Safeguarding Board, National Safeguarding Service sub groups and other relevant Service Group meetings. Disseminate information on current issues, new practice, government enquiry and legal issues associated with adult and child safeguarding, making appropriate recommendations. Ensure that arrangements are in place for and provide safeguarding children supervision to all staff involved in providing services to children and families and to vulnerable adults who are parents/carers and/or who may pose a risk to children. This frequently involves exposure to highly emotional circumstances.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- NMC registered Health Professional
- Masters or equivalent experience
- Excellent specialty knowledge relevant to safeguarding
- Detailed working knowledge of Wales Safeguarding Procedures and relevant Safeguarding legislation e.g.: Social Services and Wellbeing Act (Wales) 2014, Violence Against Women Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (Wales) Act 2015
Essential Experience
Essential
- Experience required to fulfil the post
- Experience working with Children and Families where there have been identified Safeguarding Concerns
- Significant post registration experience with experience of multi-agency, multi professional working.
- Working knowledge of audit & assurance processes.
- Experience using the Datix system.
Essential Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work under pressure effective Negotiation skills
- Able to interact with all levels of staff and the public and communicate with confidence at senior manager and directorate level.
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Teaching, supervision, and managerial experience.
- Evidence of delivering presentations to large multi professional, multi-agency groups
- Effective leadership and organisational skills.
- Excellent organisational skills including high level of accuracy and ability to work to tight deadlines.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- NMC registered Health Professional
- Masters or equivalent experience
- Excellent specialty knowledge relevant to safeguarding
- Detailed working knowledge of Wales Safeguarding Procedures and relevant Safeguarding legislation e.g.: Social Services and Wellbeing Act (Wales) 2014, Violence Against Women Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (Wales) Act 2015
Essential Experience
Essential
- Experience required to fulfil the post
- Experience working with Children and Families where there have been identified Safeguarding Concerns
- Significant post registration experience with experience of multi-agency, multi professional working.
- Working knowledge of audit & assurance processes.
- Experience using the Datix system.
Essential Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work under pressure effective Negotiation skills
- Able to interact with all levels of staff and the public and communicate with confidence at senior manager and directorate level.
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Teaching, supervision, and managerial experience.
- Evidence of delivering presentations to large multi professional, multi-agency groups
- Effective leadership and organisational skills.
- Excellent organisational skills including high level of accuracy and ability to work to tight deadlines.
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).
