Specialist Nurse Child Protection

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

To work closely with the Named Nurses and other professionals within the Safeguarding Children Team supporting activities to ensure the Trust meets its responsibilities in respect of safeguarding children in accordance with the Children Act 1989 and 2004 and Working Together to Safeguard Children (2018).

To provide advice and support to health professionals relating to the safeguarding of children and young people across the Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, (HDFT), footprint, working with partner agencies to ensure robust and timely communication and effective practice to safeguard children.

To plan, facilitate and evaluate a training programme that is consistent with the Intercollegiate Document. Safeguarding Children and Young People, Roles and Competencies for Health Care Staff (2019) and the HDFT Child Protection Training Strategy. This involves the development and delivery of training courses across HDFT, in Provider Organisations with whom there is a Service Level Agreement (SLA) and as part of the multi-agency Local Safeguarding Children Board.

To provide Reflective Child Protection Supervision for employees of HDFT (and employees of organisations with whom there is a SLA) as set out within the HDFT Child Protection Supervision Policy.

To support practitioners when preparing Court Reports for child care proceedings.

To support the Named Nurses to collect information if there is a Serious or other types of Case Review.

Main duties of the job

The role of the Safeguarding Children Team is to provide a safe Safeguarding Children Service for all HDFT employees and employees of organisations with whom there is a Service Level Agreement. These services include:

Advice and support of practitioners who have concern about the welfare of a child, from initial concern through the Child Protection process to legal proceedings.
Provision of training in line with the Intercollegiate Document: Safeguarding Children: Roles and Competencies of Health Professionals (2019).
Provision of reflective supervision.
Support and promotion of effective inter and multi-agency working.

Support of good organisational governance processes to provide assurance of a safe service including development of appropriate polices and procedures

Please see Job description for in depth description of duties

About us

Working for your organisationAt Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits,health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.o An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identifyareas for improvement.o Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards &Colleague Recognition Awardso Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast trackphysiotherapy service for employees.o Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Date posted

29 July 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£40,057 to £45,839 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-CCS-4236A

Job locations

Stockton-on -Tees

TS179JP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification or please contact Gail McGinness on gail.mcginness@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification or please contact Gail McGinness on gail.mcginness@nhs.net

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications/ Training/ Experience

Essential

Current Nursing NMC Registration
Post registration qualification in Health Visiting or School Nursing degree or Nursing Degree with a wide range of child protection experience
Qualification in Teaching and Assessing or willingness to undertake training to obtain the qualification or working towards this qualification or ability to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and experience
Experience of working across agency boundaries
Experience of teaching and assessing students, supporting staff and peers
Minimum of 2 years working with children and families
Experience of working as part of a team to ensure that Child Protection Plans/ holistic assessments are progressed to improve outcomes for children

Desirable

Level 4 safeguarding Training
Specific Child Protection course
Supervisor Supervision Training
Leadership Development course
Experience of clinical audit and performance management
Experience as a clinical supervisor
Experience working with a Safeguarding children's team
Experience of clinical audit and performance

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications/ Training/ Experience

Essential

Current Nursing NMC Registration
Post registration qualification in Health Visiting or School Nursing degree or Nursing Degree with a wide range of child protection experience
Qualification in Teaching and Assessing or willingness to undertake training to obtain the qualification or working towards this qualification or ability to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and experience
Experience of working across agency boundaries
Experience of teaching and assessing students, supporting staff and peers
Minimum of 2 years working with children and families
Experience of working as part of a team to ensure that Child Protection Plans/ holistic assessments are progressed to improve outcomes for children

Desirable

Level 4 safeguarding Training
Specific Child Protection course
Supervisor Supervision Training
Leadership Development course
Experience of clinical audit and performance management
Experience as a clinical supervisor
Experience working with a Safeguarding children's team
Experience of clinical audit and performance

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

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