Lead Nurse for Safeguarding and Mental Health

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 22 January 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Integrated Safeguarding Team for a part time position as Lead Nurse for Safeguarding and Mental Health. This post will be a permanent 18.75-hour post. We are looking for a dynamic, motivated Registered Practitioner with a passion and understanding of safeguarding practice and the mental health agenda. The post will allow the successful applicant to work across the Acute Trust and Community to provide expert advice and support to all staff in their safeguarding responsibilities. It is an opportunity to work with partner agencies and contribute to the teams work with the Rotherham Safeguarding Board. Furthermore, you will be pivotal in supporting a continuous improvement approach to mental health practice across the Trust. The post holder will be based at the Rotherham Hospital site. All enquiries should be directed to Lindsay Hood Tel 01709 424233. Interviews will be held on 10th February 2025

Main duties of the job

The integrated Safeguarding team is made up of Named and Lead Nurses for adults and children, Paediatric Liaison, Child Death Lead Nurse and the Learning Disability Team.The post holder will support the team in continuing to progress the safeguarding and mental health agenda within TRFT, including promoting the Think Family principles when contributing to the improvement of safeguarding systems and processes. You will create positive professional links with health, social and voluntary sector services to support coordinated care of adults at risk of harm.The post holder will support the development of policies, procedures and guidance and deliver training and supervision across the Trust. You will provide expert support and advice when required.The successful candidate will have experience of working with families where safeguarding concerns have been identified, this will include skills in risk management. You will have a good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and its application in practice and should be able to work in complex and challenging environments. You will have the skills and experience to be able to work autonomously when required.This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to develop their skills and competencies in safeguarding working in a busy Trust that covers both acute and community services.The post holder will be based at the Rotherham Hospital site.All enquiries should be directed to Lindsay Hood Tel 01709 424233

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Date posted

02 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-24-11-076

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

Current registration with HCPC or NMC

knowledge

Essential

Demonstrate wide knowledge of current issues and legislation within the broad agenda of mental health, safeguarding, domestic abuse, Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty safeguards
Understand the Think Family approach used within TRFT
Knowledge and experience of implementing evidence-based practice
Knowledge and experience of quality and governance systems
Policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to measuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care
A good understanding of the changing NHS environment

Qualifications

Essential

First degree in health related subject such as nursing or allied health profession
Mental Health qualification or experience
Evidence of clinical expertise and knowledge to Post graduate Diploma level developed through appropriate CPD and experience
Experience of developing and delivering training
Completed post-registration training in relevant field (eg MHA, MCA, DOLS, Law, Domestic Abuse)

Desirable

Specialist Community Public Health Nurse
Health related Masters Level in relevant subject

Experience

Essential

Experience of multiagency working with a variety of stakeholders in relation to the management of complex situations related to safeguarding, mental health or mental capacity
Experience of working with a variety of stakeholders on complex situations related to Mental health or safeguarding

Desirable

Experience related to mental health practice

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

Current registration with HCPC or NMC

knowledge

Essential

Demonstrate wide knowledge of current issues and legislation within the broad agenda of mental health, safeguarding, domestic abuse, Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty safeguards
Understand the Think Family approach used within TRFT
Knowledge and experience of implementing evidence-based practice
Knowledge and experience of quality and governance systems
Policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to measuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care
A good understanding of the changing NHS environment

Qualifications

Essential

First degree in health related subject such as nursing or allied health profession
Mental Health qualification or experience
Evidence of clinical expertise and knowledge to Post graduate Diploma level developed through appropriate CPD and experience
Experience of developing and delivering training
Completed post-registration training in relevant field (eg MHA, MCA, DOLS, Law, Domestic Abuse)

Desirable

Specialist Community Public Health Nurse
Health related Masters Level in relevant subject

Experience

Essential

Experience of multiagency working with a variety of stakeholders in relation to the management of complex situations related to safeguarding, mental health or mental capacity
Experience of working with a variety of stakeholders on complex situations related to Mental health or safeguarding

Desirable

Experience related to mental health practice

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.