Job summary
As a Named Nurse for Safeguarding Children the post holder will fulfil the statutory requirements as set out in national guidance and policy (Working Together 2023, Intercollegiate Document 2019/22). They will have operational co-leadership responsibility for children's safeguarding practice ensuring that structures, systems, policies and processes are in place and effective across the Trust. Services include the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, Dental Hospital, Eye Hospital, Bristol Royal Infirmary and Weston General Hospital, all of which have Emergency Departments.
We are looking for an individual who has expert knowledge and experience in relation to safeguarding children and the intersecting legislative frameworks for example (but not limited to) Children Act 1989/2004, Domestic Abuse Act 2021, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Care Act 2014. The postholders will have the skills to line manage team members and influence clinical colleagues to improve safeguarding practice across the trust by providing highly specialised safeguarding assessment, analysis, advice and support They are expected to be highly visible and accessible to colleagues providing training, supervision and oversight of complex cases.
It is expected that the post holder will fulfil the requirements of the Named Nurse role as set out in the RCPCH 'Safeguarding Children and Young People: Roles and Competencies for Healthcare Staff' (2019 updated 2022) and Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties and Responsibilities
o Use significant expert knowledge of safeguarding children, child protection and children in care and the legislative frameworks and statutory guidance to improve outcomes for children in the care of UHBW
o Use comprehensive knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and its application for 16- and 17-year-olds to support safeguarding practice and transition to adult services for adolescent patients where there are safeguarding concerns
o Use understanding of the Care Act 2014 and the impact of parental/carer needs on the children in their care to integrate practice under an ethos of think family across UHBW
o Develop, implement and evaluate training programs and learning resources using expert knowledge of health presentations, categories of harm, abuse and neglect for all staff groups from induction to specialist courses
o Provide specialist information on contemporary issues in safeguarding including, but not limited to, transitional safeguarding, contextual approaches to safeguarding, radicalization, exploitation and the intersection of bias, adultification and minoritized children and young people
o Maintain and further develop electronic materials that support safeguarding practice in health settings for a range of staff roles
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
(Job Overview contd)The post holder will work together with the leadership team in the development of evidence-based safeguarding. They will hold a delegated portfolio of responsibilities that will include participation in safeguarding partnership working groups relevant to the role, quality improvement initiatives and a focus on safeguarding as core business in the NHS.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
(Job Overview contd)The post holder will work together with the leadership team in the development of evidence-based safeguarding. They will hold a delegated portfolio of responsibilities that will include participation in safeguarding partnership working groups relevant to the role, quality improvement initiatives and a focus on safeguarding as core business in the NHS.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Has a minimum of 2 years practice working in a safeguarding role with responsibility for giving advice and support to health professionals
- Advanced knowledge of safeguarding legislative frameworks for children
- Experience and advanced knowledge of managing complex safeguarding concerns in a multiagency context, for example domestic abuse, neglect, child exploitation
- Experience of quality improvement approaches
- Experience of the development and delivery of training content
- Experience of assessment of risk and information sharing for statutory and nonstatutory processes in safeguarding children. For example, strategy discussions and ICPC, MARAC& MASH
- Excellent knowledge of contemporary safeguarding issues for children and families
Desirable
- Experience of line managing staff
- Experience of/ participation in, statutory review processes. For example, Rapid Reviews and Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews
- Experience of providing safeguarding supervision
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to build professional relationships with multiagency colleagues
- Ability to support staff to develop skills and knowledge in safeguarding
- Ability to analyze patient information and recognize risks to the child(ren)
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain a positive and caring approach
- Excellent presentation skills - verbal and written
- Advanced keyboard skills and ability with Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to adapt style and approach to a range of learning needs
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels
- Ability to work for and as part of a team
- Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative
Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to concentrate for intense periods of work
- Able to manage an unpredictable workload, reprioritizing items in response to escalation
- Recognises the emotional impact of safeguarding on self and colleagues and responds with empathy and compassion
- Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
- Understanding of diversity and inclusion in the workplace
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Children's Nurse OR Registered as a SCPHN Health Visitor or School Nurse
- Evidence of professional development, meeting registration requirements
- Post registration education in safeguarding topics at Level 3
- Post registration education to master's level / or working towards, or equivalent learning in safeguarding
Desirable
- Supervision and/or training qualification
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Has a minimum of 2 years practice working in a safeguarding role with responsibility for giving advice and support to health professionals
- Advanced knowledge of safeguarding legislative frameworks for children
- Experience and advanced knowledge of managing complex safeguarding concerns in a multiagency context, for example domestic abuse, neglect, child exploitation
- Experience of quality improvement approaches
- Experience of the development and delivery of training content
- Experience of assessment of risk and information sharing for statutory and nonstatutory processes in safeguarding children. For example, strategy discussions and ICPC, MARAC& MASH
- Excellent knowledge of contemporary safeguarding issues for children and families
Desirable
- Experience of line managing staff
- Experience of/ participation in, statutory review processes. For example, Rapid Reviews and Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews
- Experience of providing safeguarding supervision
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to build professional relationships with multiagency colleagues
- Ability to support staff to develop skills and knowledge in safeguarding
- Ability to analyze patient information and recognize risks to the child(ren)
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain a positive and caring approach
- Excellent presentation skills - verbal and written
- Advanced keyboard skills and ability with Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to adapt style and approach to a range of learning needs
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels
- Ability to work for and as part of a team
- Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative
Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to concentrate for intense periods of work
- Able to manage an unpredictable workload, reprioritizing items in response to escalation
- Recognises the emotional impact of safeguarding on self and colleagues and responds with empathy and compassion
- Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
- Understanding of diversity and inclusion in the workplace
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Children's Nurse OR Registered as a SCPHN Health Visitor or School Nurse
- Evidence of professional development, meeting registration requirements
- Post registration education in safeguarding topics at Level 3
- Post registration education to master's level / or working towards, or equivalent learning in safeguarding
Desirable
- Supervision and/or training qualification
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Trust HQ, University Hospitals Bristol and Weston
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
