Main area Safeguarding Grade 8a Contract 12 months (Fixed term) Hours Part time – 22.5 hours per week. The role will be based within the Rainbow Centre at Alder Hey and worked over 3 days.
Job Overview
Due to the maternity leave of the current post holder we are looking for a highly motivated nurse with experience of children in care and a genuine commitment to promoting the welfare of this population of children and young people. The successful candidate will have substantial experience as a Children in Care nurse with substantial knowledge of current statutory legislation and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. This is a 12‑month fixed‑term role for 22.5 hours per week to be worked flexibly and onsite.
As part of Safeguarding and Statutory Services you will be responsible for providing visible leadership, knowledge, and expertise in relation to safeguarding and children in care for all Trust staff. You will work with multidisciplinary colleagues and external health and social care partners such as primary care, local authorities, Local Safeguarding Children Partnerships and Local Safeguarding Adult Boards.
Main duties of the job
Job Summary:
* The Named Nurse role includes the provision of specialist advice and supervision to staff who have direct contact with Children in Care and Care Experienced children and young people. The post holder will ensure a high standard of care is achieved and maintained within the organisation demonstrating effective management and leadership skills.
* The Named Nurse seeks to improve the health outcomes for Children in Care by working with the individual, their carers, the corporate family and the wider community to affect change via innovative practice and collaborative working to stimulate the awareness of the health needs of this client group, influencing policies that affect health and the facilitation of health enhancing activities.
* Undertake the statutory role as Named Nurse for the Trust in accordance with the role and competencies outlined within the documents working to safeguard children and young people.
* Provide expert advice, support, training, and safeguarding supervision to health staff across the organisation, relating to Children in Care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Operationally lead and manage the Children in Care Health Team within Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust to promote physical, mental and social wellbeing for this group of children and young people.
* Provide clear, visible leadership, strategic vision and professional clinical expertise relating to Children in Care, care experienced and adoption.
* Work closely with external agencies, such as social care managers and teams to ensure effective communication and that services work to improve health outcomes, reduce health inequalities and safeguard Children in Care through an evidence‑based, needs‑led service.
* Support all activities necessary to ensure that the organisation meets its responsibilities for children and young people in care.
* Liaise with professional leads for specialist services, to support development of Children in Care pathways and processes which includes the acute and community services.
* Act as the Named Nurse for Children in Care for the organisation, supporting the Director of Safeguarding and Statutory Services in advising the Trust Board of their corporate responsibilities for statutory services and setting goals and standards for the organisation.
* Support the Director of Safeguarding and Statutory Services in leading and line managing a Specialist Children in Care Nursing Team and associated health and social care professionals.
* Provide expert advice and support on a daily basis to a wide‑range workforce on all aspects of Children in Care and care experienced where matters can be highly complex and in difficult, sensitive and emotive situations.
* Monitor statutory performance indicators, ensuring all of the Trust’s safeguarding policies are robust and reflect national, regional and local policy.
* Represent the organisation as a member of the relevant Local Safeguarding Children Partnerships (LSCP) and Local Safeguarding Adult Boards (LSABs) and other inter‑agency forums, providing expert advice.
* Contribute to the Trust response to LSCP for Rapid Reviews, Local Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews, Domestic Homicide Reviews and Safeguarding Adult Reviews.
* Collaborate with other Named Professionals, Designated Professionals, and other agencies within secondary and primary care to support all activities necessary to ensure that the Alder Hey meets its responsibilities in statutory services.
* Provide expert advice, professional guidance, and leadership at a strategic and operational level to support the development and implementation of evidence‑based practice.
Person specification
Qualifications and Specialist Training
* Registered Nurse currently on NMC Register.
* Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) Qualification and/or Children’s Nurse.
* Relevant qualification in a related subject at a degree level.
* A minimum of three years relevant Children in Care and Safeguarding experience.
* Evidence of relevant continuing professional development.
* Leadership/Management Course.
* Relevant teaching qualification.
* Clinical assessment skills.
Experience
* Significant experience of working in safeguarding.
* Significant experience of working with children in care.
* Experience of effective multi‑agency working including liaison with Children Social Care, police and legal services.
* Evidence of working across geographical and organisational boundaries.
* Formulation and implementation of relevant policy and procedures.
* Experience and evidence of strategy development and implementation.
* Experience of leading audit / quality assurances.
* Experience of effective report writing.
* Effective multi‑disciplinary/multi agency working.
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
* Experience of leading groups/managing teams.
* Experience of managing risk/risk assessment.
* Experience of and able to challenge poor practice and support individuals to improve.
* Research experience.
* Experience of assessing training needs, planning, and delivering multi‑disciplinary/multi‑agency training.
* Development and delivery of training programmes and strategies both single and multi‑agency, and experience of pre and post registration training.
* Involvement in and experience of court proceedings/preparation of reports/statements.
Knowledge
* In depth knowledge of relevant legislation and policy relating to Children in Care and Adoption.
* Clear understanding and application of professional accountability.
* Navigating Adult Health processes for Fostering and Adoption.
* Sound, evidence‑based knowledge of all aspects of ‘Safeguarding’ practice related to clinical and non‑clinical practice.
* Assisted in Local Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews, Internal Management Reviews or Patient Safety Investigations.
Skills
* Ability to be a strategic thinker.
* Robust understanding of Children in Care issues across disciplines and agencies.
* Ability to promote understanding and incorporation of equality and diversity within practice.
* Demonstrate strong clinical leadership and management skills.
* Able to manage/embrace and support others through change.
* Able to work under pressure within a highly emotive climate and to meet deadlines.
* Excellent communication, organisational and analytical skills.
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
* Demonstrate a commitment to always respecting and displaying the Trust Values.
* The ability to influence service development and delivery both within and outside of the organisation.
* Evidence of protocol development, formulation, and implementation of policies.
* Evidence of working with children, young people, and adults in need of support.
* Evidence of teaching and training clinical and non‑clinical staff.
* Ability to undertake audit and research methodology.
* Well‑developed IT skills – ability of using common software packages.
* Experience in producing Board reports and reporting to Trust Board meetings.
Personal Attributes
* Flexible approach to working hours to meet service needs.
* The post holder may be required to travel as part of fulfilling elements of the role.
* Demonstrate interpersonal skills that build personal and professional credibility both within and outside the organisation.
* Self‑motivated, drive for improved outcomes for children, young people, and adults in need of support.
* Willingness to work flexibly and adapt to changing service needs.
As black and minority ethnic (BME) employees are currently under‑represented in this area, we particularly welcome applications from members of our BME communities. All appointments will be made on merit.
Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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