Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced professional to join our Safeguarding Children Team at West London NHS Trust as a Named Doctor Safeguarding Children and Young People.
The post holder will with work with the Named Nurse Safeguarding Children and Young People to lead of the strategic delivery of the safeguarding children's agenda across the trust supported by the safeguarding advisers and other specialist resources within the team.
You will work within the Safeguarding Children team and part of the overall Trust Wide Safeguarding Team.
Main duties of the job
To provide strategic leadership in delivering the safeguarding agenda to ensure that the Trust meets its responsibilities to safeguard/protect children and young people.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Details
Date posted
20 February 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year Pro rata Per annum Plus London Weighting
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
222-MED-540-A
Job locations
Safeguarding Department
West London NHS Trust, Armstrong way
Southall
UB2 4SD
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
* Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
* Registered on Specialist Register or within 3 months of Registration
* Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment
* GMC Specialist Register or within six months
Desirable
* Additional qualification - postgraduate degree relevant to profession or safeguarding
Experience
Essential
* Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
* Evidenced safeguarding/child protection training
Desirable
* Safeguarding Level 4 training or evidence
Knowledge
Essential
* Wide range of specialist and subspecialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
* Excellent clinical skills in child and adolescent psychiatry
Skills
Essential
* Ability to work in and lead team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
* Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
* Registered on Specialist Register or within 3 months of Registration
* Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment
* GMC Specialist Register or within six months
Desirable
* Additional qualification - postgraduate degree relevant to profession or safeguarding
Experience
Essential
* Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
* Evidenced safeguarding/child protection training
Desirable
* Safeguarding Level 4 training or evidence
Knowledge
Essential
* Wide range of specialist and subspecialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
* Excellent clinical skills in child and adolescent psychiatry
Skills
Essential
* Ability to work in and lead team
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
Employer details
Employer name
West London NHS Trust
Address
Safeguarding Department
West London NHS Trust, Armstrong way
Southall
UB2 4SD
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
West London NHS Trust
Address
Safeguarding Department
West London NHS Trust, Armstrong way
Southall
UB2 4SD
Employer's website
(Opens in a new tab)