Job summary
Are you a Registered Nurse with experience of working with vulnerable children & young people in the community? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in Safeguarding and Children in Care?
This post does not require SCPHN qualification, so if you are a qualified nurse with the relevant experience, we encourage you to apply!
You must have a passion for safeguarding, a good understanding of the vulnerabilities of children in care and innovative approach to engaging hard to reach individuals.
The successful applicant will hold a caseload of Children and Young People aged 6-19 years who are subject to Safeguarding or are a Child in Care. You will build strong, therapeutic relationships that encourages positive engagement with health services.
This role covers the whole of North Yorkshire and the successful candidate's base with be discussed upon appointment
You will receive a comprehensive preceptorship package to further develop your skills; ongoing training and support
Main duties of the job
We are an innovative and dynamic team dedicated to promoting the health and wellbeing of young people who are in the Safeguarding and Children in Care arena. We work closely with colleagues in the Specialist Safeguarding and Children in Care teams as part of the integrated 0-19 service. The successful candidate will be responsible for the assessment and delivery of patient facing care to children, young people and families.
The service have developed a blended approach to service delivery with a combination of office and home working options available. There is a robust package of clinical and safeguarding supervision provided to all staff.
About us
At 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.
An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a member of the team you will provide professional leadership and direction to a skill mix team to enable the efficient and effective delivery of the 6-19 Service with Safeguarding and Children in Care.
You will need excellent communication skills and a passion for public health, alongside good organisational skills, flexibility to meet the needs of the service, and ability to travel independently to meet service delivery as required.
The applicant will need to demonstrate strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to delegate and supervise staff, as well as the ability to recognise and escalate risk and contribute to control measures.
Experience of working with children and young people with complex health and social needs in the community would be an advantage.
You must possess a full UK driving license and have access to your own transport in order to meet service needs.
See attached job description for full details
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a member of the team you will provide professional leadership and direction to a skill mix team to enable the efficient and effective delivery of the 6-19 Service with Safeguarding and Children in Care.
You will need excellent communication skills and a passion for public health, alongside good organisational skills, flexibility to meet the needs of the service, and ability to travel independently to meet service delivery as required.
The applicant will need to demonstrate strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to delegate and supervise staff, as well as the ability to recognise and escalate risk and contribute to control measures.
Experience of working with children and young people with complex health and social needs in the community would be an advantage.
You must possess a full UK driving license and have access to your own transport in order to meet service needs.
See attached job description for full details
Person Specification
Requirements
Essential
- Registered Nurse or equivalent, educated to degree level or relevant experience
- Up to date level 3 safeguarding children training
- Experience of working with vulnerable children / young people
Desirable
- Experience as a safeguarding children supervisor
- Experience of working in a community setting
- SCPHN qualification
Person Specification
Requirements
Essential
- Registered Nurse or equivalent, educated to degree level or relevant experience
- Up to date level 3 safeguarding children training
- Experience of working with vulnerable children / young people
Desirable
- Experience as a safeguarding children supervisor
- Experience of working in a community setting
- SCPHN 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
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
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Base to be arranged once discussed with successful candidate
North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire
HG2 7SX
Employer's website
https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
