Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Domestic Abuse and Sexual Safety Co-ordinator

The closing date is 01 July 2025

Job summary

Job Summary

As the Domestic Abuse and Sexual Safety (DASS) Co-ordinator, you will co-lead the development and implementation of a Trust-wide model to improve the safety and wellbeing of patients and staff affected by domestic abuse and/or sexual safety concerns. You will work within a Co-ordinated Community Response (CCR) framework, supporting clinical teams, developing policy and training, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

  • Co-ordinate the implementation of the DASS policy across the Trust
  • Support frontline staff with complex cases and referrals
  • Collaborate with IDVA services, safeguarding teams, and external agencies
  • Develop and deliver training and awareness programmes
  • Maintain and analyse data on referrals and training
  • Represent the Trust at local, regional, and national forums
  • Contribute to quality improvement and research initiatives
  • Promote an intersectional and inclusive approach to all work

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."

If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Details

Date posted

17 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£44,806 to £53,134 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

289-CR-18

Job locations

Cross Site

London

SW10 9NH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelors degree in a healthcare-related subject
  • Training and experience in domestic abuse and sexual violence
  • Clinical frontline experience in acute health settings
  • Experience in safeguarding adults and children
  • Strong risk assessment and decision-making skills
  • Ability to deliver training and manage own workload
  • Excellent communication and supervision skills

Desirable:

  • Masters degree in a relevant subject
  • Experience delivering training at regional or national level
  • Creative and collaborative approach to awareness campaigns

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelors degree in a healthcare-related subject
  • Training and experience in domestic abuse and sexual violence
  • Clinical frontline experience in acute health settings
  • Experience in safeguarding adults and children
  • Strong risk assessment and decision-making skills
  • Ability to deliver training and manage own workload
  • Excellent communication and supervision skills

Desirable:

  • Masters degree in a relevant subject
  • Experience delivering training at regional or national level
  • Creative and collaborative approach to awareness campaigns

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • DASS experience
  • acute experience
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • DASS experience
  • acute experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cross Site

London

SW10 9NH


Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cross Site

London

SW10 9NH


Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Chief Nurse

Nicola Rose

nicola.rose18@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

17 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£44,806 to £53,134 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

289-CR-18

Job locations

Cross Site

London

SW10 9NH


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