Named Nurse for Safeguarding Children
Closing date: 10 June 2026
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Safeguarding team as a Named Nurse for Safeguarding Children. The post holder will lead the Safeguarding Children work streams within the Trust and facilitate and develop multi‑professional and inter‑agency working and training in respect of Safeguarding Children.
Main duties
* Lead on Safeguarding Children workstreams and develop safe pathways alongside the partnership.
* Develop, maintain and evaluate training programmes.
* Support colleagues managing complex safeguarding situations to enhance their development, competence and confidence in the management of Safeguarding Children cases.
* Access legal advice when appropriate and ensure all case escalations are shared and discussed with the Deputy Head or Head of Safeguarding.
* Undertake regular audit activity.
* Maintain current databases, ensuring responses to any emerging themes are identified and actions taken.
* Participate in committees, forums and meetings as identified by the Deputy Head or Head of Safeguarding.
About the Trust
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services span three main hospital sites and several additional services, employing over 7,000 colleagues. We are guided by the DBTH Way and are committed to the values of We Care. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, especially under‑represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
Benefits
* Extensive range of learning opportunities
* NHS Pension Scheme
* Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
* Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
* NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemes
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers
Person Specification
Personal Attributes & Skills
* Advanced communication skills with colleagues, patients and other agencies using a range of methods of communication
* Ability to effectively communicate in situations of emotional distress
* Team player, demonstrates clear commitment to the team approach, exchanging ideas and providing support to colleagues
* Ability to work under pressure and with a high level of interruption and changing priorities
* Excellent time‑management skills and ability to work to timescales and complete requested tasks
* Emotional resilience to manage potentially highly complex and contentious situations
* Act as a role model and change agent in safeguarding practices
* Work without direct supervision
* Flexibility to the needs of the service
* Ability to analyse, synthesise and present safeguarding children and team information to a variety of audiences as required by the Deputy/Head of Safeguarding
* Demonstrated ability to problem‑solve safeguarding issues in a calm, supportive and constructive manner
Knowledge & Experience
* At least three years' experience in a role related to delivering care for babies, children and young people, and currently practicing in the field of safeguarding children
* Experience of managing work with individual families and other agencies as a key part of the role
* Extensive child safeguarding experience within the acute setting, working collaboratively across organisational boundaries; experience of dealing with traumatic and emotional events relating to safeguarding
* Experience of receiving and providing safeguarding supervision
* Experience in delivering training
* Proficient use of IT systems (Word, PowerPoint, email, Excel spreadsheets)
* Understanding of political influences on health care
* Knowledge of evidence‑based practice and clinical effectiveness in safeguarding children
* Ability to formulate and implement safeguarding policy
* Experience of working in an integrated safeguarding team (children and adults)
* Prior experience working as a Named Nurse for Safeguarding Children or extensive experience as a safeguarding children’s specialist role
* Understanding of clinical governance and developing audit systems
Qualifications & Training
* Registered Nurse with current NMC registration appropriate to the job role
* Evidence of additional specialist training in safeguarding
* Evidence of professional development relevant to safeguarding children
* Master level attainment, or willingness to work towards
Visa sponsorship
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route, please check your eligibility. From 9 April 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Candidates who are successful will be required to present original certificates of qualifications listed under the essential criteria.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check to verify any previous criminal convictions.
£47,810 to £54,710 per annum, pro‑rate.
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