Band 7 Safeguarding Children Nurse
Posted 2 days 5 hours ago by University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Permanent
Full Time
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Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom, BN1 1
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Main area Safeguarding Children Grade Band 7 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity Cover - secondment opportunity also available) Hours
Employer 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital Town Brighton Salary £46,148 - £52,809 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 23/06/:59
About our Trust
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts , we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal - to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview The Safeguarding Children Specialist Nurse will support the Named Nurse in ensuring University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust ( UHSussex ) effectively safeguard children and young people in accordance with statutory guidance.
The post holder will be a source of advice and expertise on all safeguarding children matters and will promote good practice and effective communication within the organisation and partner agencies.
The specialist nurse will demonstrate a systematic approach to the work of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people accessing services delivered by UHSussex and will lead and manage a small safeguarding team.
Working with the Safeguarding Team, the Specialist Nurse will ensure that arrangements are in place for delivering safeguarding children supervision and training of all staff involved in providing services for children and families and adults at risk who are parents or carers and/or who may pose a risk to children.
T he post holder will assist the Named Nurse in developing, monitoring , and reviewing health services requirements and standards for safeguarding and child protection practice .
Main duties of the job Actively support the implementation and delivery of the Trust Safeguarding Children and Looked after Children Policy.
Work collaboratively as part of a wider Safeguarding Children Team at UHSussex to ensure that arrangements are in place for Safeguarding Children training and supervision.
Be a source of advice and expertise on all safeguarding children matters for staff at the point of need .
Promote good practice and effective communication within and between NHS Trusts and Partner agencies on all matters relating to safeguarding children .
Assist in audit to monitor the application of agreed standards for safeguarding children and young people.
Remain up to date and compliant with all organisational procedures policies and professional codes of conduct and uphold standards of best practice.
Ensure effective delivery of safeguarding children arrangements.
Lead and manage a small Safeguarding Team.
Deputise for the Named Nurse for Safeguarding Children
Working for our organisation At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities Communication
Communicate highly complex and sensitive information using a variety of communication skills to ensure the effective understanding of complex information.
to clinical teams and other colleagues
To have the ability to understand complex facts where there may be uncertainty and conflict.
Ensure that information on safeguarding issues and processes are available in a variety of formats within the organisation.
Attend Trust forums pertinent to safeguarding i.e. safeguarding operational and Safeguarding / Psychosocial meetings.
Chair the weekly safeguarding /psychosocial meetings ensuring actions are monitored and completed appropriately.
Work collaboratively with safeguarding professionals to foster and maintain excellent liaison, communication and working relationships.
Comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Ensure that confidential information is shared appropriately, safely and in accordance with the local policies and procedures relating to information governance .
Contributes to and/or prepare relevant reports, either internal or external with support from senior colleagues.
Ensure information sharing and decision making are completed within agreed timescales .
Ability to make informed recommendations, communicate to a range of professionals and respectfully challenge & escalate concerns when required in accordance with local guidance.
Service Delivery and Improvement
Provide support and expert advice to all staff in relation to safeguarding children.
Work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams.
Act as a role model for good practice.
Represent the Trust at subgroup meetings of the local Safeguarding Children's Partnership as required .
Contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the safeguarding team.
Actively contributes to safeguarding quality assurance and improvement framework .
Participate in safeguarding audits and contribute to the development and monitoring of action plans and guidelines.
Monitor clinical incidents related to safeguarding concerns, follow up and advise as required .
Evaluate service delivery against key performance targets, national quality measures, identify areas for service development and improvement, working with others to initiate and implement change in practice.
Update and maintain the database of safeguarding cases to enable accurate reporting of safeguarding data.
Manage the safeguarding budget with regards to stationery and stock items to ensure cost-effective use of resources and delegate the ordering of training materials and stock items including stationary to the administrator.
Collaborate with multi-agency partners in undertaking safeguarding reviews.
To receive action plans from Trust safeguarding cases, request updates and monitor progress to completion
Assist in the completion of the annual safeguarding report to Trust Board
Play an active role in supporting the Strategy for Nursing and Midwifery for UHSussex
Attend the Safeguarding Children Operational Group meetings and contribute to the completion of the work plan for the group.
Act as the representative of the Trust for safeguarding issues at relevant meetings and forums.
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Main area Safeguarding Children Grade Band 7 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity Cover - secondment opportunity also available) Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
Employer 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital Town Brighton Salary £46,148 - £52,809 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 23/06/:59
About our Trust
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts , we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal - to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview The Safeguarding Children Specialist Nurse will support the Named Nurse in ensuring University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust ( UHSussex ) effectively safeguard children and young people in accordance with statutory guidance.
The post holder will be a source of advice and expertise on all safeguarding children matters and will promote good practice and effective communication within the organisation and partner agencies.
The specialist nurse will demonstrate a systematic approach to the work of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people accessing services delivered by UHSussex and will lead and manage a small safeguarding team.
Working with the Safeguarding Team, the Specialist Nurse will ensure that arrangements are in place for delivering safeguarding children supervision and training of all staff involved in providing services for children and families and adults at risk who are parents or carers and/or who may pose a risk to children.
T he post holder will assist the Named Nurse in developing, monitoring , and reviewing health services requirements and standards for safeguarding and child protection practice .
Main duties of the job Actively support the implementation and delivery of the Trust Safeguarding Children and Looked after Children Policy.
Work collaboratively as part of a wider Safeguarding Children Team at UHSussex to ensure that arrangements are in place for Safeguarding Children training and supervision.
Be a source of advice and expertise on all safeguarding children matters for staff at the point of need .
Promote good practice and effective communication within and between NHS Trusts and Partner agencies on all matters relating to safeguarding children .
Assist in audit to monitor the application of agreed standards for safeguarding children and young people.
Remain up to date and compliant with all organisational procedures policies and professional codes of conduct and uphold standards of best practice.
Ensure effective delivery of safeguarding children arrangements.
Lead and manage a small Safeguarding Team.
Deputise for the Named Nurse for Safeguarding Children
Working for our organisation At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities Communication
Communicate highly complex and sensitive information using a variety of communication skills to ensure the effective understanding of complex information.
to clinical teams and other colleagues
To have the ability to understand complex facts where there may be uncertainty and conflict.
Ensure that information on safeguarding issues and processes are available in a variety of formats within the organisation.
Attend Trust forums pertinent to safeguarding i.e. safeguarding operational and Safeguarding / Psychosocial meetings.
Chair the weekly safeguarding /psychosocial meetings ensuring actions are monitored and completed appropriately.
Work collaboratively with safeguarding professionals to foster and maintain excellent liaison, communication and working relationships.
Comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Ensure that confidential information is shared appropriately, safely and in accordance with the local policies and procedures relating to information governance .
Contributes to and/or prepare relevant reports, either internal or external with support from senior colleagues.
Ensure information sharing and decision making are completed within agreed timescales .
Ability to make informed recommendations, communicate to a range of professionals and respectfully challenge & escalate concerns when required in accordance with local guidance.
Service Delivery and Improvement
Provide support and expert advice to all staff in relation to safeguarding children.
Work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams.
Act as a role model for good practice.
Represent the Trust at subgroup meetings of the local Safeguarding Children's Partnership as required .
Contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the safeguarding team.
Actively contributes to safeguarding quality assurance and improvement framework .
Participate in safeguarding audits and contribute to the development and monitoring of action plans and guidelines.
Monitor clinical incidents related to safeguarding concerns, follow up and advise as required .
Evaluate service delivery against key performance targets, national quality measures, identify areas for service development and improvement, working with others to initiate and implement change in practice.
Update and maintain the database of safeguarding cases to enable accurate reporting of safeguarding data.
Manage the safeguarding budget with regards to stationery and stock items to ensure cost-effective use of resources and delegate the ordering of training materials and stock items including stationary to the administrator.
Collaborate with multi-agency partners in undertaking safeguarding reviews.
To receive action plans from Trust safeguarding cases, request updates and monitor progress to completion
Assist in the completion of the annual safeguarding report to Trust Board
Play an active role in supporting the Strategy for Nursing and Midwifery for UHSussex
Attend the Safeguarding Children Operational Group meetings and contribute to the completion of the work plan for the group.
Act as the representative of the Trust for safeguarding issues at relevant meetings and forums.
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