Job summary
Are you interested in making a difference?
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated
Nurse with initiative and drive, who can work as part of a team and a system to work
within our Child Death Service.
Together with the Deputy Designated Nurse for Child Death,
you will be will be responsible for
advising on the implementation, coordination and management of the response to
all child deaths of children who live in Kent and Medway; to have a coordinated
approach for children who die in Kent and Medway who live in another County.
In addition, to be a a member of the JAR Nursing team to follow up, risk
assess, action plan and support grieving parents and their families.
Think
this might be you? We would really like to hear from you..
Main duties of the job
The Post Holder, in
collaboration with the Deputy Designated Nurse for Child Death in Kent and
Medway, will be responsible for advising on the implementation, coordination
and management of the response to all child deaths of children who live in Kent
and Medway.
To liaise with other counties when
children die in Kent and Medway and live out of area.
Work closely with the Designated Child Death Doctors to implement the
JAR for all child deaths in Kent and Medway and to support and coordinate
process (protocols, pathways and monitoring systems).
Ensure that the deaths of all
children normally resident in Kent and Medway who die in a community setting
are reviewed and a Joint Agency Response (JAR) is triggered where appropriate
and being part of the JAR nursing rota.
To support the Electronic Child Death
Overview Process (ECDOP).
Arrange and attend internal and external child death meetings as
requested, this includes strategy discussions, multi-agency meetings, Child
Death Review Meetings (CDRM), Child Death Overview Panel meetings and any other
appropriate meeting.
About us
Would
you like to work flexibly? In the NHS we are reminded every day of how important
life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that
you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak
to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement
which will not mean sacrificing time for personal interests or family
commitments. We aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you
and us.
We
work with staff to agree objectives through regular supervision, annual
appraisal, and access to training opportunities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and
diversity. In order to reflect the diversity of our population, we positively
encourage applications from all areas of the community regardless of gender,
race, faith, disability, age, or sexual orientation. If you would like this
information in an alternative format, or in a different language, please
contact the HR team at kmicb.hr@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post
holder will work as a key member of the NHS Kent and Medway Safeguarding Team
to support the Kent and Medway Child Death Review Service in meeting their
statutory duties as detailed in Child Death Review Statutory and Operational
Guidance: England (HM 2018). The role will be crucial in supporting the
continual improvement and development of the child death review service. Duties will include:
To
ensure the Child Death Review Service maintains compliance with statutory
service needs according to Statutory and Operational Guidance: England (HM
2018).
To
work in collaboration with the Director of Safeguarding, Police, Designated
Doctors/Nurses, Child Death Review team, Named
Professionals in Safeguarding, Paediatric Staff, Child Death overview panel
members and other professionals, bereaved families, and the voluntary sector to
ensure an effective and appropriate response to expected and unexpected deaths
of children under the age of 18 years old.
To
provide effective supervision, advice, and support in cases of child death,
promoting quality standards of practice.
To
work in partnership with other professionals to support the work of the Child
Death Review Service.
To
undertake and manage project work as required in line with the child death
service.
To
ensure effective preventive public health messages are delivered across the
health economy.
To
co-ordinate information collection in cases relating to the various health
organisations and contribute to national data collection.
To support the Designated Doctor and the Deputy
Designated Nurse Child Death in the implementation, co-ordination and
management of all child
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post
holder will work as a key member of the NHS Kent and Medway Safeguarding Team
to support the Kent and Medway Child Death Review Service in meeting their
statutory duties as detailed in Child Death Review Statutory and Operational
Guidance: England (HM 2018). The role will be crucial in supporting the
continual improvement and development of the child death review service. Duties will include:
To
ensure the Child Death Review Service maintains compliance with statutory
service needs according to Statutory and Operational Guidance: England (HM
2018).
To
work in collaboration with the Director of Safeguarding, Police, Designated
Doctors/Nurses, Child Death Review team, Named
Professionals in Safeguarding, Paediatric Staff, Child Death overview panel
members and other professionals, bereaved families, and the voluntary sector to
ensure an effective and appropriate response to expected and unexpected deaths
of children under the age of 18 years old.
To
provide effective supervision, advice, and support in cases of child death,
promoting quality standards of practice.
To
work in partnership with other professionals to support the work of the Child
Death Review Service.
To
undertake and manage project work as required in line with the child death
service.
To
ensure effective preventive public health messages are delivered across the
health economy.
To
co-ordinate information collection in cases relating to the various health
organisations and contribute to national data collection.
To support the Designated Doctor and the Deputy
Designated Nurse Child Death in the implementation, co-ordination and
management of all child
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of current legislation, Safeguarding, Child death reviews and Information Sharing
- Experience in safeguarding children
- Evidence of working in multi-agency environments
- Managing a caseload with complex vulnerability
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN/RN/RSCH/Midwife on NMC register
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of current legislation, Safeguarding, Child death reviews and Information Sharing
- Experience in safeguarding children
- Evidence of working in multi-agency environments
- Managing a caseload with complex vulnerability
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN/RN/RSCH/Midwife on NMC register
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
