Specialist Nurse Safeguarding Children

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Specialist Nurse Safeguarding Children Grade NHS AfC:

Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 345-COR7909210 Employer North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site University Hospital of North Tees Town Stockton Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 04/06/2026 23:59 Employer heading

Specialist Nurse Safeguarding Children NHS AfC:

Band 7 At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, our main priority is, and always will be, providing safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. If you share our passion then apply for this opportunity and help us make our patients' experience the best it can possibly be. Job overview At University Hospital Tees we have high ambitions and as a Group we are committed to delivering more together for the populations we serve. This job will provide specialist safeguarding children advice and support to practitioners across North Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. To deliver safeguarding supervision to staff across the organisation to facilitate good practice, professional curiosity and critical thinking. To act in accordance with The Children Act 1989 and 2004 and assist in monitoring standards and procedures for safeguarding children in the Trust, including adherence to the requirement of Working Together to Safeguard Children (2018). To work closely with Children's Social Care and other partner agencies to support the development of integrated locality working and provide safeguarding children advice on health matters. To contribute to multi-agency and Trust audits and lead programmes of work to improve safeguarding policies and practice in collaboration with the Named Nurse / Named Midwife. To support the Named Nurse / Named Midwife in service development and implementation of learning from Local and National safeguarding reviews. To contribute to the Trust safeguarding training programme to ensure that the training requirements across the organisation are met and the principles of safeguarding are promoted and embedded into everyday professional practice. Main duties of the job This job will provide specialist safeguarding children advice and support to practitioners across North Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. To deliver safeguarding supervision to staff across the organisation to facilitate good practice, professional curiosity and critical thinking. To act in accordance with The Children Act 1989 and 2004 and assist in monitoring standards and procedures for safeguarding children in the Trust, including adherence to the requirement of Working Together to Safeguard Children (2018). To work closely with Children's Social Care and other partner agencies to support the development of integrated locality working and provide safeguarding children advice on health matters. To contribute to multi-agency and Trust audits and lead programmes of work to improve safeguarding policies and practice in collaboration with the Named Nurse / Named Midwife. To support the Named Nurse / Named Midwife in service development and implementation of learning from Local and National safeguarding reviews. To contribute to the Trust safeguarding training programme to ensure that the training requirements across the organisation are met and the principles of safeguarding are promoted and embedded into everyday professional practice. Working for our organisation South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust now form University Hospitals Tees and as such you may be required to work at any site across both Trusts. At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, we want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience. We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. We support the ' Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. Detailed job description and main responsibilities This job will provide specialist safeguarding children advice and support to practitioners across North Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. To deliver safeguarding supervision to staff across the organisation to facilitate good practice, professional curiosity and critical thinking. To act in accordance with The Children Act 1989 and 2004 and assist in monitoring standards and procedures for safeguarding children in the Trust, including adherence to the requirement of Working Together to Safeguard Children (2018). To work closely with Children's Social Care and other partner agencies to support the development of integrated locality working and provide safeguarding children advice on health matters. To contribute to multi-agency and Trust audits and lead programmes of work to improve safeguarding policies and practice in collaboration with the Named Nurse / Named Midwife. To support the Named Nurse / Named Midwife in service development and implementation of learning from Local and National safeguarding reviews. To contribute to the Trust safeguarding training programme to ensure that the training requirements across the organisation are met and the principles of safeguarding are promoted and embedded into everyday professional practice. The post holder will develop robust working relationships with:

Internal:

• Named Nurse, Named Midwife and Named Doctors for Safeguarding Children
• Group Associate Director of Safeguarding
• Safeguarding Adults Team
• Maternity staff, Emergency Department staff, Paediatric staff and Neonatal Unit staff
• Health professionals from other organisations include mental health provider trusts and safeguarding teams in other providers.

External:

• Designated Nurse Safeguarding Children
• Designated Doctor Safeguarding Children
• Children's Social Care
• Police services
• Named and Senior Nurses in neighbouring and national health care providers
• North Tees Safeguarding Children's Partnership
• Other multi-agency partners including the voluntary sector Person specification Experience Essential criteria Significant post registration experience as a Band 6 which includes in interagency safeguarding practice.

Desirable criteria Experience of working in the NHS Experience of delivering safeguarding supervision and an understanding of the supervision process Experience in clinical audit Personal Attributes Essential criteria Excellent communication skills Flexible approach to work Ability to constructively challenge trust and interagency staff Ability to manage high risk, stressful situations Ability to work on own initiative and to work independently ensuring the safety of the child is paramount Ability to lead, manage and motivate self and others. Desirable criteria Experience of managing change Qualifications and training Essential criteria NMC Registered Nurse First Level Degree Evidence of recent & continuing professional development Desirable criteria Masters level degree Leadership Certificate Qualification/ demonstrable experience in Safeguarding Supervision Recognised qualification in adult education Important - Once sufficient applications have been received this vacancy may close early. Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS) It is the policy of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost for their DBS certificate. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay on commencement with the Trust. The DBs check will be undertaken during the pre-employment check screening. Qualifications Please note the essential qualifications required for the post are outlined within the Person Specification. You are required to provide original evidence of the necessary qualifications for the post at interview should you be shortlisted. You will also be required to provide original copies as part of the pre-employment check screening. New Starters - Probationary Period For any new employees commencing employment with North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, you will be subject to satisfactory completion of a 6 month probationary period. Please note that internal applications and individuals that are appointed to fixed term appointments of less than 6 months duration are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or a bank member of staff). Employment References As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references covering their last three years employment history including any gaps. Applicants are requested to ensure e-mail addresses for all referees are included on their application form. Personal references are not acceptable. Working Hours If the hours advertised for the post are up to full time (37.5 hours per week), applications are still welcomed from individuals who may be seeking to work less than full-time hours and all requests will be considered in line with the post being appointed to for the successful applicant. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Everything we do is shaped by our values: Respect, Support, and Collaborate. At University Hospitals Tees we want our workspaces to be places where everyone feels welcome, valued and safe. We treat people with respect, and we celebrate the differences that make each of us unique. We welcome applications from everyone, no matter your age, background, race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family circumstances or beliefs. We are here to support you throughout your application and at every stage of your career with us. We believe we work best when we collaborate, learn from each other and build teams that reflect the communities we serve. Disability We are a Disability Confident Lead employer. This means we give fair and full consideration to applicants and will offer reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. If you need help with your application, or need the information in a different format, please contact our recruitment team and we will support you. Right to Work in the UK The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless they have permission to work via another route. Non UK/RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here: Work in the

UK - GOV.UK

(www.gov.uk) Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process. Please note that not everyone needs a 'Skilled Worker' visa. If you are applying for health or social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead. Armed Forces Covenant As a supporter of the Armed Forces and an employer of Reservists, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust are proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, which is a promise by the nation to ensure that those who serve or who have served in the UK Armed Forces (and their families) are treated fairly. We recognise that reservists and veterans bring a variety of transferable skills and qualities to our workplace, developed through their military careers. Our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community has been recognised through the Armed Forces Covenant as a Silver Employer. Further Important Information Please check your email on a regular basis for updates on your application. If you are shortlisted for interview, you will be invited to email via this method. Please ensure you read the 'Guidance Notes for Applicants' document attached to this advert before completing and submitting your application. Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within six weeks of the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful. Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Documents to download Specialist Nurse Safeguarding Children ( PDF , 968.9 KB ) Person Specification ( PDF , 40.7 KB ) Privacy Notice ( PDF , 717.8 KB ) Making Every Contact Count ( PDF , 756.1 KB ) NTHFT Guidance Notes for Applicants ( PDF , 272.4 KB ) Apply online now Further details / informal visits contact Name Lindsay Britton-Robertson Job title Group Associate Director of Safeguarding Email address lbritton-robertson@nhs.net Telephone number 01642 624477 List jobs with North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust in Nursing and Midwifery or all sectors