<div><h3>Position Overview</h3><p>Previous applicants need not apply. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Safeguarding team as a Named Nurse for Safeguarding Children within the Trust.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Lead the Safeguarding Children’s work streams within the Trust and facilitate and develop multi-professional/interagency working and training in respect of Safeguarding Children.</li><li>Work with the wider safeguarding team and be responsible for line management of Safeguarding Practitioners for Children.</li><li>Ensure robust internal policies and guidance are in place, act as a focal point for dissemination of policy, procedures and training.</li><li>Develop professional safeguarding standards and promote best practice.</li><li>Support colleagues with accurate and relevant information to enhance safeguarding knowledge and support risk escalation.</li><li>Lead on Safeguarding Children workstreams and develop safe pathways alongside the partnership.</li><li>Develop, maintain and evaluate training programmes.</li><li>Support colleagues managing complex safeguarding situations to enhance their development, competence and confidence in the management of Safeguarding Children cases.</li><li>Access legal advice when appropriate and ensure all case escalations are shared and discussed with the Deputy Head or Head of Safeguarding.</li><li>Undertake regular audit activity.</li><li>Maintain current databases, ensuring responses to any emerging themes are identified and actions are taken.</li><li>Participate in committees, forums and meetings as identified by the Deputy Head or Head of Safeguarding.</li></ul><h3>Benefits</h3><ul><li>Extensive range of learning opportunities</li><li>NHS Pension Scheme</li><li>Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions</li><li>Comprehensive health and wellbeing support</li><li>NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme</li><li>Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.</li></ul><h3>Equality, Diversity and Inclusion</h3><p>As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under–represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.</p></div>