Whitby Coast and Moors PCN

Safeguarding Coordinator

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Job summary

Whitby Coast and Moors Primary Care Network are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and compassionate Safeguarding Coordinator. Our PCN is setting up a new multidisciplinary holistic care team to provide dedicated support and care for patients with complex needs.

You will have the opportunity to share in the development of this new team which will focus on health, wellbeing and independence.

You will need to have clarity of professional identity and be comfortable working with a degree of uncertainty as new services are tested and developed.

If you are excited by the chance to work in a brand new team designed to make a real difference to patients' lives, and based in a beautiful area, please consider this role.

Main duties of the job

The role of Safeguarding Coordinator is a new role within Whitby Coast and Moors PCN. It is envisaged the post holder will work closely with all PCN member practices to coordinate safeguarding work and create a safeguarding hub.

About us

Whitby Coast and Moors PCN comprises 4 GP practices in Whitby and the surrounding area. Our member practices are Whitby Group Practice, Esk Valley Medical Practice, Staithes Surgery and Sleights and Sandsend Medical Practice. Our population faces particular challenges relating to higher than average chronic disease, coastal deprivation and rural isolation.

As a forward-thinking PCN we are open to exploring new ways of working together and see the development of our new team as a fantastic opportunity to improve the health of our population and make a real difference to our patients' lives.

Our well-run practices are located in a stunningly beautiful area where staff turnover rates are low. We are proud to achieve consistently high feedback from our patients. We welcome any informal enquiries and visits relating to this exciting new role.

Date posted

11 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13,000 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

W0007-25-0001

Job locations

Whitby Group Practice

Rievaulx Road

Whitby

North Yorkshire

YO21 1SD

Danby Surgery

Briar Hill

Whitby

North Yorkshire

YO21 2PA

Churchfield Surgery

Iburndale Lane

Sleights

Whitby

North Yorkshire

YO22 5DP

Whitby Hospital

Springhill

Whitby

North Yorkshire

YO21 1DP

Staithes Surgery

Seaton Crescent

Staithes

Saltburn-by-the-sea

Cleveland

TS13 5AY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities

Work with GPs to prepare safeguarding reports as requested from social workers ensuring the relevant consent is obtained

Prepare updates for child protection plan meetings, reply to invites and where appropriate attend these meeting (healthcare professionals only)

Work with GPs to prepare reports for MARACs and if appropriate attend MARAC meetings (healthcare professional only.)

Support and advise clinicians on safeguarding referrals

Occasionally discuss patients (where appropriate) with social services.

Develop a safeguarding hub for use by all clinicians across the PCN with resources to support referrals, contact information, training links

To work with the lead safeguarding GP for each practice to ensure that each practice's safeguarding policies are up to date and fit for purpose.

Ensure that practice staff are up to date with their safeguarding training.

Liaison with patients/families regarding any outstanding health issues raised through safeguarding conferences

o E.g. liaising with parents to book appointments for a childs health needs such as vaccinations or health reviews when a child is on a child protection plan

Maintain up to date registers/ coding of children on child protection plans and Looked After Children

Attend training courses organised by the Integrated Care Board for safeguarding coordinators.

Essential Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Excellent organisational skills

Good IT skills and ideally experience of using the clinical information systems EMIS and System One.

The coordinator will be required to have or obtain once in post level 3 safeguarding qualifications for healthcare professionals or level 2 safeguarding qualifications for non healthcare professionals.

Desirable Skills

Experience of working in safeguarding.

Experience of working in healthcare