Job summary
We are excited to advertise this brand new post supporting the Sunrise Hub - North East London Child Sexual Abuse Clinic. Based at the Royal London Hospital, the post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team including paediatricians, social workers and play specialists, to deliver care and support to children referred to or attending the clinic setting.
The post holder will be responsible for supporting children, young people and their families, before, during and following health assessments where there are concerns regarding possible sexual harm.
Working with the wider multi-disciplinary team, this will involve, on a case-by-case basis, helping to form a care plan that ensures that each child receives the right support at the right time. The post holder will also provide immediate support to children and parents/carers whilst the care package is being assembled including in some cases longer-term support within the health and/or criminal justice systems.
The post holder will assist in building capacity with partner services around their knowledge of The Sunrise hub in child sexual assault cases as well as identifying gaps in Local Services as outlined above. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that there are up to date information packs and resources available for children, parents/carers.
For further information please contact Dr Sarah Boutros, Clinical Lead, sarah.boutros@nhs.net or Jo Conroy, General Manager, jo.conroy2@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for supporting children, young people and their families, before, during and following health assessments where there are concerns regarding possible sexual harm.
Working with the wider multi-disciplinary team, this will involve, on a case-by-case basis, helping to form a care plan that ensures that each child receives the right support at the right time. The post holder will also provide immediate support to children and parents/carers whilst the care package is being assembled including in some cases longer-term support within the health and/or criminal justice systems.
The post holder will support the health team during health assessments and may offer follow-up provision for some children and young people.
The post holder will assist in building capacity with key partner services around their knowledge of The Sunrise hub in child sexual assault cases as well as identifying gaps in Local Services as outlined above. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that there are up to date information packs and resources available for children, parents and carers.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant 1st degree or equivalent
- This may be in nursing, social work, psychology or other
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience of working with complex children and young people.
- Experience of building relationships with partner services and other professionals
Desirable
- Experience of working with children impacted by sexual abuse
- Experience of being involved in clinical audit and evaluation
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the role of the Health and wellbeing advisor for CYP and families
- Understanding of clinical governance
- Understanding of differing communication techniques to aid effective communication with different audiences.
- Knowledge of legislation in respect of safeguarding children and young people
Desirable
- Knowledge of issues affecting child victims of sexual assault
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Organisational skills - able to incorporate priorities and work to deadlines when required
- Able to manage own workload and working autonomously but knowing when to seek support and supervision when this is necessary
- Able to engage with and advocate for children, and support their carers
- Able to negotiate and work collaboratively with a wide variety of different professions
- Able to research and map services and produce meaningful up-to-date pathways
- Willingness and ability to develop specialist knowledge in issues relating to child sexual abuse and trauma informed practice
- Able to work with a racially and culturally diverse community
Desirable
- Presentation and teaching skills
- IT literate including use of Microsoft word and Microsoft PowerPoint
- Ability to motivate, inspire and support practitioners in changing practice
- Problem solving skills
Other
Essential
- Alignment with Barts Health WeCare values
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant 1st degree or equivalent
- This may be in nursing, social work, psychology or other
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience of working with complex children and young people.
- Experience of building relationships with partner services and other professionals
Desirable
- Experience of working with children impacted by sexual abuse
- Experience of being involved in clinical audit and evaluation
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the role of the Health and wellbeing advisor for CYP and families
- Understanding of clinical governance
- Understanding of differing communication techniques to aid effective communication with different audiences.
- Knowledge of legislation in respect of safeguarding children and young people
Desirable
- Knowledge of issues affecting child victims of sexual assault
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Organisational skills - able to incorporate priorities and work to deadlines when required
- Able to manage own workload and working autonomously but knowing when to seek support and supervision when this is necessary
- Able to engage with and advocate for children, and support their carers
- Able to negotiate and work collaboratively with a wide variety of different professions
- Able to research and map services and produce meaningful up-to-date pathways
- Willingness and ability to develop specialist knowledge in issues relating to child sexual abuse and trauma informed practice
- Able to work with a racially and culturally diverse community
Desirable
- Presentation and teaching skills
- IT literate including use of Microsoft word and Microsoft PowerPoint
- Ability to motivate, inspire and support practitioners in changing practice
- Problem solving skills
Other
Essential
- Alignment with Barts Health WeCare values
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).
