Job summary
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board, we are looking for a safeguarding professional to work collaboratively in the Safeguarding Team to ensure clinical practice relating to safeguarding is consistent with national and local policy as well as providing or supporting learning and development of HWICB staff, Primary Care Staff, GP staff and local Safeguarding Boards/Safeguarding Partnerships.
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the Designate Nurse for Safeguarding (All Ages Integrated), the Named Professional for Safeguarding (all ages integrated) will support all activities necessary to ensure that Herefordshire and Worcestershire ICB (HWICB) meet its responsibilities to safeguard/protect its population.
The Named Professional for Safeguarding will take an active part in Serious Case Reviews (SCR), Safeguarding Adult Reviews (SAR) and Domestic Homicide Review processes, serious untoward incidents or other high-risk incidents where there are safeguarding concerns. Including completing reviews of primary care/Continuing Health Care (CHC) involvement, supporting dissemination of any findings and implementation of any recommendations relating to primary care/CHC.
About us
Herefordshire and Worcestershire ICB and its partners work collaboratively to commission, plan, monitor, deliver and improve health and care services for over 806,000 people across two counties and surrounding boundaries. With a workforce of over 300 employees and a budget of £1.19 billion to commission hospital, community and mental health services, it is a dynamic, forward-looking and vibrant place to work, set within the backdrop of some of the country's most beautiful countryside.
We provide a supportive and collaborative environment, offering opportunities for our staff to reach their full potential and develop a rewarding career. We enable our employees to achieve a positive work-life balance through a blend of collaborative workplace attendance combined with regular home working. Joining our inclusive and innovative team comes with a range of attractive benefits including:
- Employee Assistance Programmes and access to a wealth of on-line health and wellbeing support
- Competitive NHS Pension Scheme
- Comprehensive opportunities to learn new skills and to develop your career within a caring and inclusive environment.
- Generous holiday entitlement, which increases in line with service, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave.
- Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work closely with the Deputy Designated Nurse for Safeguarding /Designated Nurse and Doctor, Deputy Designated Nurses; Lead professionals for Safeguarding Adults and NHSE (Midlands and West) Lead for Safeguarding to ensure the statutory duties for safeguarding are implemented in General Practice, NHS Provider Organisations and other services commissioned by the HWICB.
The Named Professional works as a key member of the ICB Safeguarding and Quality Teams.
Liaise with professional leads from other agencies, such as Police, Education and Social Care in order to fulfil statutory safeguarding duties and support NHS Provider Organisations (including General Practices) to fulfil their responsibilities.
Work in partnershipwith the ICBs and NHSE to provide advice and support to GPs and their staff in relation to safeguarding.
Work with the Deputy Designated Nurse for Safeguarding/Designated Nurses, Doctors, Deputy Designated Nurses; Lead professionals for Safeguarding Adults and NHSE (Midlands and West) Lead for Safeguarding to provide or support learning and development to Practice Leads and GPs in their role as practice leads for safeguarding and promote good practice in General Practice.
For a list of full duties, please see the Job Description.
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work closely with the Deputy Designated Nurse for Safeguarding /Designated Nurse and Doctor, Deputy Designated Nurses; Lead professionals for Safeguarding Adults and NHSE (Midlands and West) Lead for Safeguarding to ensure the statutory duties for safeguarding are implemented in General Practice, NHS Provider Organisations and other services commissioned by the HWICB.
The Named Professional works as a key member of the ICB Safeguarding and Quality Teams.
Liaise with professional leads from other agencies, such as Police, Education and Social Care in order to fulfil statutory safeguarding duties and support NHS Provider Organisations (including General Practices) to fulfil their responsibilities.
Work in partnershipwith the ICBs and NHSE to provide advice and support to GPs and their staff in relation to safeguarding.
Work with the Deputy Designated Nurse for Safeguarding/Designated Nurses, Doctors, Deputy Designated Nurses; Lead professionals for Safeguarding Adults and NHSE (Midlands and West) Lead for Safeguarding to provide or support learning and development to Practice Leads and GPs in their role as practice leads for safeguarding and promote good practice in General Practice.
For a list of full duties, please see the Job Description.
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
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of managing safeguarding issues and an understanding of primary care contribution to safeguarding processes, such as Section 42 enquiries, Section 47 enquiries and initial and review case conferences (ICPC/RCPC)
- oExperience of working collaboratively with other health and social care providers, and ability to promote strong working partnerships.
- oClinical experience of working with adults, children and their families within the safeguarding arena
Qualifications
Essential
- oClinical Qualification Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife or Registered Allied Health Professional.
- oChild and Adult Safeguarding Level 3 training
Skills
Essential
- oUnderstanding of legislation and guidance relating to safeguarding adults (with care and support needs) and safeguarding children.
- oComprehensive knowledge of Mental Capacity Act, DoLS and application in practice.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oAudit - able to develop implement and audit general practice.
- oNegotiation and interpersonal skills and ability to deal with highly sensitive and difficult communications
- oStrong leadership and motivational skills.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of managing safeguarding issues and an understanding of primary care contribution to safeguarding processes, such as Section 42 enquiries, Section 47 enquiries and initial and review case conferences (ICPC/RCPC)
- oExperience of working collaboratively with other health and social care providers, and ability to promote strong working partnerships.
- oClinical experience of working with adults, children and their families within the safeguarding arena
Qualifications
Essential
- oClinical Qualification Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife or Registered Allied Health Professional.
- oChild and Adult Safeguarding Level 3 training
Skills
Essential
- oUnderstanding of legislation and guidance relating to safeguarding adults (with care and support needs) and safeguarding children.
- oComprehensive knowledge of Mental Capacity Act, DoLS and application in practice.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oAudit - able to develop implement and audit general practice.
- oNegotiation and interpersonal skills and ability to deal with highly sensitive and difficult communications
- oStrong leadership and motivational skills.
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).
