An exciting opportunity has arisen to cover a secondment on a 1-year fixed-term contract within the Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust (HCT) Safeguarding Children Team.
As part of the Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust (HCT) Safeguarding Children Team, you will promote high standards of safeguarding children work throughout HCT to improve outcomes for children and young people. You will work in partnership with other organizations and offer support, training, and high-quality supervision to designated staff groups. Additionally, you will be part of the Joint Agency Response Rota for unexpected child deaths.
Main duties of the job
* Provide specialist safeguarding children advice and supervisory support to HCT staff, including child protection supervision to health visitors, school nurses, and allied health professionals. Promote reflective practice and self-questioning.
* Participate in the Joint Agency Response for Unexpected Child Deaths in Hertfordshire.
* Be part of the safeguarding children duty rota, offering support and guidance to HCT staff regarding safeguarding concerns.
* Ensure effective communication and a cohesive approach across the organization to safeguard children.
* Contribute to and facilitate safeguarding children training within HCT and multi-agency settings. Monitor systems to audit training needs and evaluate outcomes.
* Support legal and records requests, including aiding HCT staff in developing court statements and CAFCASS reports.
* Research cases for Hertfordshire MARAC and MACE and represent HCT at MARAC meetings.
About us
Thank you for considering joining Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. We offer many benefits and are committed to putting patients, families, and carers at the center of our vision—Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities.
Our staff are proud to be innovative, caring, and agile. We welcome diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and ages.
Please note that due to high interest, the vacancy may close before the advertised deadline. We encourage you to apply promptly.
We look forward to your application and the possibility of you joining us.
Job responsibilities
See the attached job description for more details.
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports staff vaccination against COVID-19 where possible. We also support flexible working arrangements and welcome discussions on maintaining work-life balance.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
* First Level Registered Nurse with evidence of further training to degree level
* Evidence of ongoing professional development
* Post-registration training such as Masters level qualifications relevant to safeguarding or equivalent experience, with willingness to undertake further training
* Teaching qualification
* Supervisory qualification or equivalent
* Qualifications relevant to safeguarding
* Advanced knowledge of key legislation and safeguarding frameworks
Experience and Knowledge
* Experience working with families, children, and young people
* Clinical safeguarding children experience
* Participation in multi-agency groups and networks
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
* Experience as a clinical supervisor
* Delivery of safeguarding training to health staff and multi-agency training
* Understanding of court procedures
Skills and Abilities
* Adaptability to change
* Excellent communication and listening skills, including basic counselling
* Ability to translate clinical principles into practice
* Critical thinking and analytical skills
* Report writing and record-keeping skills
* Support staff decision-making in complex situations
* Work effectively within multi-professional and multi-agency forums
* Credibility as a clinical expert
* Innovative and dynamic approach
* Stress management awareness
* Diplomatic negotiation skills
* Ability to handle complex, stressful situations calmly
* Awareness of issues affecting minority and disadvantaged groups
* Confidence to challenge colleagues appropriately
Other requirements
* Uphold the Trust's values
* Eligible to live and work in the UK
* Full valid driving license and access to a car for business purposes (unless disabled as per the Equality Act 2010)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per annum, pro-rata
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