Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Safeguarding team as a Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Lead . The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated and experienced practitioner that is capable of positively influencing practice and competent to lead on Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence at DBTH with support from the Head / Deputy Head of Safeguarding and wider team members.
This role will require an in-depth knowledge of Domestic Abuse and associated agendas / national guidance including application of the Care Act and the Childrens Act .
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent leadership skills and have the skills to drive forward Domestic Abuse workstreams.
Main duties of the job
At all times to work in accordance with the relevantregistered body NMC/SWE/HCPC.
Maintain registration in accordance with the relevant registered body requirements.
At all times work to National and local policy relevant to role.
Adhere to Trust policies and procedures.
Lead role in Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence.
Supporting all activities necessary to ensure the organisation meets its responsibilities to safeguard and protect people at risk accessing the Trust.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with vulnerable groups and managing cases of Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence
- Experience of safety planning and working with the wider partnership, including experience in MARAC
- Experience of managing / responding to distressing and sensitive situations
- Knowledge, understanding and implementing the Domestic Abuse Act (2021).
- Ability to write reports, data summaries and undertake audits
- Understanding of clinical governance.
Desirable
- Experience of delivering improvements in patient safety and quality.
- Prior experience working as a Domestic Abuse Lead or similar role.
- Experience of working within an acute setting
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Registered Professional with a current registered body NMC/SWE/HCPC.
- Evidence of relevant post registration development in relation to Domestic abuse and Sexual Violence
Desirable
- Teaching / mentorship qualification / course
- An IDVA qualification, or other specialist training in relation to domestic abuse/ safeguarding.
- Safeguarding Supervisor
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure and with a high level of interruption and changing priorities.
- Advanced communication skills and be able to effectively communicate in situations of emotional distress
- Ability to analyse, synthesise and present safeguarding information and team information to a variety of audiences
- Able to manage processes effectively to meet competing demands.
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate Leadership qualities
- Experience of developing and monitoring quality standards.
- Experience of supporting service development and reviews
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with vulnerable groups and managing cases of Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence
- Experience of safety planning and working with the wider partnership, including experience in MARAC
- Experience of managing / responding to distressing and sensitive situations
- Knowledge, understanding and implementing the Domestic Abuse Act (2021).
- Ability to write reports, data summaries and undertake audits
- Understanding of clinical governance.
Desirable
- Experience of delivering improvements in patient safety and quality.
- Prior experience working as a Domestic Abuse Lead or similar role.
- Experience of working within an acute setting
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Registered Professional with a current registered body NMC/SWE/HCPC.
- Evidence of relevant post registration development in relation to Domestic abuse and Sexual Violence
Desirable
- Teaching / mentorship qualification / course
- An IDVA qualification, or other specialist training in relation to domestic abuse/ safeguarding.
- Safeguarding Supervisor
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure and with a high level of interruption and changing priorities.
- Advanced communication skills and be able to effectively communicate in situations of emotional distress
- Ability to analyse, synthesise and present safeguarding information and team information to a variety of audiences
- Able to manage processes effectively to meet competing demands.
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate Leadership qualities
- Experience of developing and monitoring quality standards.
- Experience of supporting service development and reviews
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).
