Job summary
Work with the Named Nurse for Safeguarding Children to develop and embed the safeguarding children policy.
Ensure compliance by the organisation with legislation and statutory guidance and ensure it is disseminated and implemented at clinical level.
Represent the Trust with partner agencies and within the multi-agency arena to safeguard children.
Provide supervision and advice to clinicians and all other NCA staff to ensure children are safeguarded. There is a requirement within this role to attend the acute Hospital site and community base to support staff in recognising and responding to neglect or abuse concerns.
Main duties of the job
Provide duty nurse support on a rotational basis (Mon to Fri) to advise NCA staff regarding safeguarding aspects of their delivery of care. There is an aim for the team to visible to the acute and community during the working week.
Deliver safeguarding supervision to caseload holders and also to identified professional groups within NCA.
Participate in health specific and multi-agency task and finish groups etc. to contribute to service improvements and ensure lessons learned from Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews are embedded in NCA policies and procedures.
Act up for the Named Nurse where necessary to represent the organisation within the multi-agency partnership arena.
Participate in regular audits to ensure assurance can be given that care delivery from a safeguarding perspective adheres to NCA policies and procedures.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance (NCA) is one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. Launched in April 2017, the NCA serves over one million people across Greater Manchester and employs over 19,000 healthcare professionals across Bury, Rochdale, Salford and Oldham. The sheer size, scale and potential of our combined service is huge. At the NCA, we can offer groupwide, flexible multi-site opportunities, as part of our connected, integrated and engaged team. We believe in saving and improving lives and are passionate about driving forward significant improvements to the provision of safe, high-quality integrated health and social care to our local community. If you share our vision, take your place with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as a Registered Nurse or Midwife in the UK, or those who are currently enrolled on a course which means they expect to receive their full NMC Pin within the next 2-3 months. Please note an NMC PRN Pin is not a full NMC Pin and would not fulfil the essential criteria for this role.
The NCA can no longer accept applications from International Nurses and Midwives who are yet to complete all competencies needed to receivea full NMC PIN to practice in the UK as we have paused our OSCE programme indefinitely. To learn more about how you can gain a full NMC PIN to be eligible to apply for our vacancies in the future, please see the NMC website:https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/joining-the-register/register-nurse-midwife/trained-outside-uk/how-to-guide/
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
This vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as a Registered Nurse or Midwife in the UK, or those who are currently enrolled on a course which means they expect to receive their full NMC Pin within the next 2-3 months. Please note an NMC PRN Pin is not a full NMC Pin and would not fulfil the essential criteria for this role.
The NCA can no longer accept applications from International Nurses and Midwives who are yet to complete all competencies needed to receivea full NMC PIN to practice in the UK as we have paused our OSCE programme indefinitely. To learn more about how you can gain a full NMC PIN to be eligible to apply for our vacancies in the future, please see the NMC website:https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/joining-the-register/register-nurse-midwife/trained-outside-uk/how-to-guide/
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- NMC Registered Midwife, Children or Adult Nurse
Desirable
- Part 3 specialist community public health nursing
Essential qualifications
Essential
- Further training completed in the care of babies/children and young people
Desirable
- Additional safeguarding/leadership training
Experience of managing safeguarding cases as a caseload holder
Essential
- Able to describe involvement in management of safeguarding cases with evidence indicating they understand legal processes and multi-agency working
Desirable
- Experience of delivering training ideally safeguarding related
Delivery of safeguarding supervsion
Essential
- Experience of safeguarding supervision as a supervisee and/or supervisor .
Desirable
- Training in supervision delivery or as a supervisee
Training delivery
Essential
- Experience of delivering training ideally safeguarding related.
Desirable
- Experience of developing training packages
Knowledge of legal framework relating to safeguarding children
Essential
- Understanding of impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a safeguarding team
- Specialist safeguarding training
Experience
Essential
- Substantial safeguarding experience at Band 6 or above
Desirable
- Minimum of 3 years experience related to caring for babies/children and young people
Skills and experience
Desirable
- Line management experience
Skills
Essential
Desirable
- Report writing experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of professional challenge and/or escalation
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- NMC Registered Midwife, Children or Adult Nurse
Desirable
- Part 3 specialist community public health nursing
Essential qualifications
Essential
- Further training completed in the care of babies/children and young people
Desirable
- Additional safeguarding/leadership training
Experience of managing safeguarding cases as a caseload holder
Essential
- Able to describe involvement in management of safeguarding cases with evidence indicating they understand legal processes and multi-agency working
Desirable
- Experience of delivering training ideally safeguarding related
Delivery of safeguarding supervsion
Essential
- Experience of safeguarding supervision as a supervisee and/or supervisor .
Desirable
- Training in supervision delivery or as a supervisee
Training delivery
Essential
- Experience of delivering training ideally safeguarding related.
Desirable
- Experience of developing training packages
Knowledge of legal framework relating to safeguarding children
Essential
- Understanding of impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a safeguarding team
- Specialist safeguarding training
Experience
Essential
- Substantial safeguarding experience at Band 6 or above
Desirable
- Minimum of 3 years experience related to caring for babies/children and young people
Skills and experience
Desirable
- Line management experience
Skills
Essential
Desirable
- Report writing experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of professional challenge and/or escalation
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).