Job summary
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 2 YEARS DUE TO FUNDING.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.
A two-year secondment opportunity has arisen in Public Health Wales (PHW) for an enthusiastic and innovative Designated Doctor for Safeguarding Children to join the National Safeguarding Service. The successful candidate would fill a unique post as both a Designated Doctor for 4 sessions per week at PHW as well as retaining their required clinical responsibilities for the rest of the week within their substantive role.
The National Safeguarding Service (NSS) is a national team of independent experts that work collaboratively with stakeholders such as Welsh Government, Health Boards, NHS Trusts and Regional Safeguarding Boards with the vision and overall aim of improving safeguarding across the NHS in Wales. Designated professionals, as clinical experts and strategic leaders, take a strategic, professional lead on all aspects of the health service contribution to safeguarding children and Adults-at-risk across Wales.
Main duties of the job
As a member of this team, the post holder will work at a national level to support the NSS in delivering its vision and provide strategic clinical leadership to specific aspects of the work programme. In addition, the post holder will represent Wales at the RCPCH Child Protection standing committee and support the work of the college ensuring that it fits with Welsh safeguarding legislation.
The post holder would also be clinically active (or active within the last 2 years) as a paediatric consultant within their substantive position (or equivalent), ensuring that the requirements of the RCPCH Designated Doctor person specifications are met.
About us
We are Public Health Wales - the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is 'working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change.
Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Job description
Job responsibilities
The designated doctor is a clinical expert and strategic leader who will:
- Hold consultant status or equivalent
- Have undergone higher professional training in paediatrics
- Have substantial clinical experience in the field of safeguarding/child protection and have substantial experience of the legislation and court process relating to children and young people.
- Be clinically active (or have held an active clinical position in the previous two years) in the field of safeguarding/child protection.
- Have proven negotiating and leadership skills.
This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to join our friendly, supportive national team, shaping and influencing safeguarding the children and young people of Wales.
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 to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The designated doctor is a clinical expert and strategic leader who will:
- Hold consultant status or equivalent
- Have undergone higher professional training in paediatrics
- Have substantial clinical experience in the field of safeguarding/child protection and have substantial experience of the legislation and court process relating to children and young people.
- Be clinically active (or have held an active clinical position in the previous two years) in the field of safeguarding/child protection.
- Have proven negotiating and leadership skills.
This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to join our friendly, supportive national team, shaping and influencing safeguarding the children and young people of Wales.
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 to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and licensed to practice
- CCT in general/community paediatrics/on specialist register
Desirable
- Quality Improvement/Teaching/Management qualification or Leadership Development
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience working at strategic level in safeguarding/public protection
- Able demonstrate effective leadership style and encourage good practice
- Experience of contribution to regional and national policies
- Experience of providing safeguarding supervision/peer review to health professionals
- Clinically active) or have held an active clinical position in the previous 2 years) in safeguarding/child protection/vulnerable groups
Desirable
- Experience of working with vulnerable children, adults and families
- Experience of carrying out research/published research
- Experience in quality improvement projects
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates effective leadership and management skills
- Excellent communication skills e.g. written, oral and presentation
- Ability to manage conflict, challenge poor practice across all disciplines and develop strategies
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Research methodology and critical appraisal skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of safeguarding legislation and related statutory guidance and regulations
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of issues re abuse and protection of vulnerable children and adults including knowledge of statutory reviews in safeguarding
- Knowledge of research process and the application of evidence based practice
Desirable
- Working knowledge of quality improvement science, relevant literature and legislation relating to quality and safety of patient care and aligned frameworks
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates interpersonal skills
- Clear thinking and articulates well to deal with problems
- Adhere to professional standards set out by GMC and other relevant guidance
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and licensed to practice
- CCT in general/community paediatrics/on specialist register
Desirable
- Quality Improvement/Teaching/Management qualification or Leadership Development
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience working at strategic level in safeguarding/public protection
- Able demonstrate effective leadership style and encourage good practice
- Experience of contribution to regional and national policies
- Experience of providing safeguarding supervision/peer review to health professionals
- Clinically active) or have held an active clinical position in the previous 2 years) in safeguarding/child protection/vulnerable groups
Desirable
- Experience of working with vulnerable children, adults and families
- Experience of carrying out research/published research
- Experience in quality improvement projects
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates effective leadership and management skills
- Excellent communication skills e.g. written, oral and presentation
- Ability to manage conflict, challenge poor practice across all disciplines and develop strategies
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Research methodology and critical appraisal skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of safeguarding legislation and related statutory guidance and regulations
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of issues re abuse and protection of vulnerable children and adults including knowledge of statutory reviews in safeguarding
- Knowledge of research process and the application of evidence based practice
Desirable
- Working knowledge of quality improvement science, relevant literature and legislation relating to quality and safety of patient care and aligned frameworks
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates interpersonal skills
- Clear thinking and articulates well to deal with problems
- Adhere to professional standards set out by GMC and other relevant guidance
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
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).
