The role of the Emergency Department (ED) Navigator is to identify and engage with patients aged 10 to 25 years who attend the Emergency Department at Royal Blackburn Hospital with injuries consistent with involvement in violence. The aim is to intervene in a non‑judgemental way close to the time of the incident, using public health and trauma informed approaches to build trusting relationships and help patients navigate away from violence towards a more positive lifestyle.
Responsibilities
* Work alongside the Emergency Department to identify patients who meet the ED Navigator programme criteria.
* Establish a professional relationship with identified patients in a non‑judgemental way, within a reachable, teachable moment.
* Undertake an assessment of the patient’s needs using a trauma‑informed approach to formulate a care plan delivered under the supervision of the Named Nurse for Safeguarding Children.
* Act as an advocate for patients by identifying and supporting them to gain access to suitable ongoing support to meet identified needs.
* Seek support and advice from the wider Emergency Department, Safeguarding Team and/or line manager when needed in complex situations.
* Contribute to the monitoring and review of the service under the supervision of the Named Nurse for Safeguarding Children as per the requirements of the ED Navigator Service Grant Agreement.
* Cover a seven‑day‑per‑week service, working flexibly and including unsociable hours in line with service demands.
* Attend and contribute to meetings in relation to the ED Navigator service as required.
* Establish clear lines of communication with other agencies (e.g. Police, Children’s Social Care, Champions, 0‑19 Universal Service) to support and refer identified patients onto ongoing services within the community.
* Utilise secure information recording systems and processes to ensure patient information is recorded accurately in line with Information Governance Policies and Procedures.
* Maintain own continuing professional development in accordance with the Trust’s mandatory core skills and role‑specific training requirements.
* Undertake further training as required to enhance the service or own development needs identified within the appraisal process or 1:1s.
* Engage in clinical and safeguarding supervision as per policy.
* Maintain up‑to‑date records and an electronic diary in accordance with ELHT policies and procedures.
* Maintain a database that will collect and record information as appropriate for the purpose of statistical data collection.
* Plan and prioritise own project/workload.
* Act in accordance with all organisational policies and procedures and within expected values and behaviours.
* Exercise personal responsibility and work independently within defined parameters of practice, taking the initiative in a variety of situations and performing a range of care skills consistent with the role, responsibilities and professional values of being an ED Navigator.
Key Attributes & Experience
* Motivated and dynamic practitioner with experience of working with safeguarding issues.
* Strong teamwork abilities.
* Flexible with varying shift patterns to cover 7 days a week, including unsociable hours.
This advert closes on Monday 4 May 2026.
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