Job summary
As part of our ongoing commitment to safeguarding we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse with extensive knowledge of the children in care and care leaver agenda to join our well-established, highly functioning and supportive safeguarding team.
The succcesful candidate will have strategic vision and support the statutory Designated Nurses on all aspects of children and young people with care experience across the Birmingham and Solihull system.
This role is aimed at those wanting to progress in a career with focus on children in care, care leavers and safeguarding.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be exposed to working at a strategic level across Birmingham and Solihull, closely supported by the Designated statutory roles for Children in Care and the wider safeguarding team. Whilst this will be aligned closely with the work of the Designated Nurse for Children in Care, there is an expectation that the post holder will be required to provide expert children in care and safeguarding advice, when necessary, therefore previous experience is vital.
Effective liaison and communication is an integral part of this role which will include regular contacts with others by telephone, video conference and face to face meetings. An ability to analyse and present complex information in a variety of mediums is essential. You will also require excellent organisational skills and a sound, working knowledge of MS office packages such as Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook.
About us
Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care System brings together local NHS, councils and voluntary, community and faith sectors to better serve our communities. With a population of circa 1.55 million, our vision is for BSOL to be the healthiest place to live and work, driving equity in life chances and health outcomes for everyone. For an chance to be part of the fantastic opportunity we have as an Integrated Care System, apply for this role today.
As a member of our system you will actively demonstrate system values in all that you do. You will be driven to address health inequalities and create an environment that is inclusive for all people.
In return NHS Birmingham and Solihull can offer you the opportunity to thrive and develop in a team that is supportive, ambitious and inclusive. You will have plenty of opportunities to build your skills and experience, with a chance to work with colleagues across our five Provider Trusts, two Local Authorities, voluntary organisations, Integrated Care Board (ICB) and NHS England to truly effect change and add value.
We know that diversity fosters creativity and innovation and are committed to challenging discrimination, promoting equality of opportunity for all, being a fair and inclusive employer, and creating a place of work in which all of us feel we belong.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details on what this role entails.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details on what this role entails.
Person Specification
Education & Training
Essential
- Be registered on either Part 1 of the NMC register as a registered children's nurse, or Part 3 as a specialist community public health nurse having completed a specific programme with a child and family focus.
- Master's degree (or evidence of substantial relevant continuing professional development)
- ENB 998 or other teaching qualification (or evidence of substantial relevant experience)
Desirable
- Safeguarding supervision qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Expert knowledge regarding quality of practice and the journey for looked after children and care leavers.
- Experience of working in a Safeguarding Children and/or Adults role.
- Substantial clinical experience of the health needs and health inequalities experienced by Children in care and care leavers.
- Ability to work flexibly to prioritise and meet changing demands.
- Understanding of the legal processes underpinning care planning for looked after children and children with an adoption plan and how they relate to other statutory processes.
- Knowledge or experience of systems of governance and conflict resolution.
Desirable
- Experience of report writing.
- Mental Health and Learning Disability experience.
- Experience of chairing meetings.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Working collaboratively with other leaders to achieve excellence in everything we do in BSol.
- Holding yourself and others to account for delivering better outcomes.
- Being inclusive, supportive and empowering at all times.
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- You operate with openness and honesty and ensure you are approachable in conducting your role.
- Professionalism and understanding difference is key.
Person Specification
Education & Training
Essential
- Be registered on either Part 1 of the NMC register as a registered children's nurse, or Part 3 as a specialist community public health nurse having completed a specific programme with a child and family focus.
- Master's degree (or evidence of substantial relevant continuing professional development)
- ENB 998 or other teaching qualification (or evidence of substantial relevant experience)
Desirable
- Safeguarding supervision qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Expert knowledge regarding quality of practice and the journey for looked after children and care leavers.
- Experience of working in a Safeguarding Children and/or Adults role.
- Substantial clinical experience of the health needs and health inequalities experienced by Children in care and care leavers.
- Ability to work flexibly to prioritise and meet changing demands.
- Understanding of the legal processes underpinning care planning for looked after children and children with an adoption plan and how they relate to other statutory processes.
- Knowledge or experience of systems of governance and conflict resolution.
Desirable
- Experience of report writing.
- Mental Health and Learning Disability experience.
- Experience of chairing meetings.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Working collaboratively with other leaders to achieve excellence in everything we do in BSol.
- Holding yourself and others to account for delivering better outcomes.
- Being inclusive, supportive and empowering at all times.
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- You operate with openness and honesty and ensure you are approachable in conducting your role.
- Professionalism and understanding difference is key.
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
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).
