Job Overview The post holder will have operational leadership responsibility for the children’s safeguarding services ensuring that structures, systems and processes are in place across the Trust whilst making appropriate use of available resources. The post holder will provide whole organisational safeguarding expertise, through the provision of highly specialised assessment, analysis, advice and support. The post holder will be expected to be visible and accessible to colleagues including the executive lead and the senior leadership teams. Assurance will be provided by the post holder in line with national and local safeguarding standards to the executive leadership, the Trusts Quality and Safety committee, commissioners and regulators. The post holder will act as an exemplary role model to staff across the Trust for all issues relating to children’s safeguarding. The post holder will liaise internally with all wards/departments, as well as externally with Local Safeguarding Children Partnerships, Clinical Commissioning Groups and other agencies, in order to lead on the development of safeguarding children practice. The post holder will fulfil the role requirements for child sexual abuse and child exploitation lead. Main duties of the job Lead and support all activities necessary to ensure that the organisation meets its statutory responsibilities to safeguard/protect children and young people. Be responsible to and accountable within the managerial framework of the employing organisation At all times and in relation to the roles and responsibilities listed, work as a member of the organisation’s safeguarding/child protection team Working for our organisation We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including: Cycle to Work Travel Scheme Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice Onsite Nursery Buying and Selling Annual Leave Car Leasing Employee Assistance Programme Employee Health and Wellbeing Extensive Reward Scheme Counselling Service Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network. Our Values We understand that it’s down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience – we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are: Committed to Quality of Care Compassion Working together for patients Improving Lives Everyone Counts Respect and Dignity Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities The job description and person specification have been attached for added detail. The role is a statutory requirement to cover maternity leave and can be a fixed term appointment for 12 months or a secondment opportunity. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Have completed specific training on the care of babies or children and be registered on either Part 1 of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register as a registered children’s nurse or Part 3 as a specialist community public health nurse having completed a specific programme with a child and family focus. Have a minimum of three-years’ experience related to caring for babies/children, be currently practising in the field of safeguarding/child protection and have an awareness of forensic safeguarding matters. Desirable criteria Have completed specific post-registration training at degree level in safeguarding children and young people/child protection (prior to commencement in the post). Hold, or be working towards, a Masters degree Experience Essential criteria Experience of managing staff. 2 years recent experience of working at Band 7 or equivalent Evidence of child protection experience together with specific training in safeguarding children. Skills Essential criteria Highly developed written communication skills Highly developed verbal communication skills Evidence of analytical and problem solving skills Evidence of providing motivational, professional leadership with highly developed interpersonal skills Understanding of service area specific DH and NHS policy, initiatives, national service framework etc in delivering patient centred care Evidence of persuasion and negotiation skills Able to communicate effectively with, listen to and motivate, stakeholders and staff at all levels Evidence of ability to combine strategic direction with operational delivery. Desirable criteria Skilled trainer, mentor, supervisor or coach