Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled qualified nurse to join
the WYICB Safeguarding team as Designated Nurse Safeguarding Children and
Children Looked and Care Leavers After
at Bradford Place.
The
post holder will lead the safeguarding children's team within the WY ICB,
Bradford PLACE, working a shared agenda, providing line-management for the
Deputy Designated Nurses and Named safeguarding GP, and, work closely with
the Director of Nursing and Quality
The
post holder will be instrumental in working across the Safeguarding
Partnership to provide highly skilled leadership, advice, and guidance in
relation to Safeguarding Children and Children Looked After.
The
Designated Nurse will provide strategic leadership on all aspects of the
health service contribution to safeguarding children at Bradford PLACE.
Main duties of the job
The
Designated Nurse SGC, CLA is an expert and strategic leader for safeguarding
and is a vital source of safeguarding advice and expertise for all relevant
agencies and other organisations, in particular to health commissioners,
ICBs, the local authority and Children Partnerships (Bradford District and
Craven).
The
Post holder provides safeguarding expertise, support and advice to the
Director of Nursing and Quality. They provide a health advisory role to the
Bradford Safeguarding Childrens Partnership (BSCP) attending meetings, fully
briefing, and supporting the ICB BSCP executive member.
They
provide the lead across the health economy on statutory rapid reviews and
commissioning of child safeguarding practice reviews ensuring that learning
for health partners is disseminated and put into practice.
They
provide assurance externally to the ICB, safeguarding partnerships and NHSE
that Bradford place is meeting its own statutory functions to safeguarding
children and children in care.
About us
NHS
West Yorkshire ICB is responsible for improving population health and reducing
inequalities to meet the diverse health needs of its population and is part of
the West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership which includes organisations,
local councils, health and care providers and voluntary, community and social
enterprise organisations.
We
are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity,
viewing it as a key strength aligned with our mission and values. We believe
diverse ideas and backgrounds enhance creativity and improve patient outcomes.
We are committed to creating a supportive workplace where
contributions are valued, wellbeing is prioritised, and colleagues can reach
their full potential. We welcome applications from all areas of the community,
who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of their protected
characteristics.
We operate a Carer friendly working environment, encouraging
Carers to self-identify themselves and offer a working Carer passport.As a Mindful Employer, we are positive and
enabling towards all employees and job applicants with a mental health
condition.As a Disability
Confident Employer, wecommit to shortlisting suitable
applicants who meet the essential criteria for an interview. Please inform us
of any adjustments you may require.
We reserve the right to
close this job advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
fulfil the role of Designated Nurse for Safeguarding Children, Children
Looked After and Care Leavers as outlined in Working Together to Safeguard
Children (2023) and Promoting the Health and Well-being of Looked After
Children (DH, 2015)
Be
responsible to the Executive lead, seeking to ensure that the PLACE is able
to demonstrate that it is discharging all of its responsibilities for
safeguarding children, children looked after and care leavers across the
health economy and social acre organisations in supporting the wider system
Be
responsible for the provision of highly technical specialist expert advice
and support on all aspects of Safeguarding Children, Children Looked After
(CLA) and Care Leavers
Influence
the strategic development and planning of Safeguarding Children, Children
Looked After and care leaver services by providing professional advice
regarding safeguarding and CLA issues across the whole health economy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
fulfil the role of Designated Nurse for Safeguarding Children, Children
Looked After and Care Leavers as outlined in Working Together to Safeguard
Children (2023) and Promoting the Health and Well-being of Looked After
Children (DH, 2015)
Be
responsible to the Executive lead, seeking to ensure that the PLACE is able
to demonstrate that it is discharging all of its responsibilities for
safeguarding children, children looked after and care leavers across the
health economy and social acre organisations in supporting the wider system
Be
responsible for the provision of highly technical specialist expert advice
and support on all aspects of Safeguarding Children, Children Looked After
(CLA) and Care Leavers
Influence
the strategic development and planning of Safeguarding Children, Children
Looked After and care leaver services by providing professional advice
regarding safeguarding and CLA issues across the whole health economy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate degree in relevant subject at Masters level or equivalent and have significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
- Registered Nurse
- Registered Part 3 Specialist Community Public Health Nurse
Experience
Essential
- Highly developed specialist knowledge of the safeguarding function, acquired through a combination of in-depth experience and post-graduate/post-registration study at masters or equivalent
- Significant experience of leading and managing staff
- Experience of communicating and engaging effectively with external agencies/stakeholder
- Evidence of ongoing extensive professional development
- A good understanding and knowledge of the workings of the NHS, ICB (Integrated Care Board) and the challenges it faces and of the reform agenda
- Experience and ability to review reports on all Safeguarding Children Serious Incidents, providing highly technical and specialist clinical safeguarding advice
- Experience of teaching and delivering presentations including the developing of training packages
- Experience of contributing to Safeguarding Practice Reviews
- Demonstrates a sound understanding of and experience in Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of programme and/or project management
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Ability to critically review articles and publications and utilise the evidence of best practice for patient care and/or policies
- Ability to manage complex agendas and ability to develop solutions
- Able to exercise independent judgement where appropriate and problem solve
- Able to think conceptually, recognising assumptions, interpreting and evaluating arguments and deducing inferences
- Ability to implement best practice in all areas of safeguarding
- Ability to implement best practice in all areas of safeguarding Independently mobile in order to be able to work across a number of sites in West Yorkshire and travel to attend meetings/support joint
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate degree in relevant subject at Masters level or equivalent and have significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
- Registered Nurse
- Registered Part 3 Specialist Community Public Health Nurse
Experience
Essential
- Highly developed specialist knowledge of the safeguarding function, acquired through a combination of in-depth experience and post-graduate/post-registration study at masters or equivalent
- Significant experience of leading and managing staff
- Experience of communicating and engaging effectively with external agencies/stakeholder
- Evidence of ongoing extensive professional development
- A good understanding and knowledge of the workings of the NHS, ICB (Integrated Care Board) and the challenges it faces and of the reform agenda
- Experience and ability to review reports on all Safeguarding Children Serious Incidents, providing highly technical and specialist clinical safeguarding advice
- Experience of teaching and delivering presentations including the developing of training packages
- Experience of contributing to Safeguarding Practice Reviews
- Demonstrates a sound understanding of and experience in Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of programme and/or project management
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Ability to critically review articles and publications and utilise the evidence of best practice for patient care and/or policies
- Ability to manage complex agendas and ability to develop solutions
- Able to exercise independent judgement where appropriate and problem solve
- Able to think conceptually, recognising assumptions, interpreting and evaluating arguments and deducing inferences
- Ability to implement best practice in all areas of safeguarding
- Ability to implement best practice in all areas of safeguarding Independently mobile in order to be able to work across a number of sites in West Yorkshire and travel to attend meetings/support joint
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.
