Specialist Safeguarding Children Advisor
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) NHS Trust is a specialist orthopaedic tertiary centre that accepts patients from across the UK and abroad. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic nurse to join our safeguarding team in this role.
The successful candidate must have experience working with children, young people and families and possess a solid knowledge of safeguarding children and young people. Excellent communication skills, a passion for safeguarding and a commitment to high standards are essential.
Responsibilities
* Demonstrate passion for promoting and embedding safeguarding across the Trust.
* Provide safeguarding advice and support to Trust employees regarding safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people.
* Deliver training to all staff within the Trust in line with mandatory and statutory safeguarding requirements.
* Provide high‑quality safeguarding supervision to staff through one‑to‑one, group, peer forum and reflective discussions.
* Contribute to policy development and safeguarding audits.
* Offer expert advice on a day‑to‑day basis for the management of children and young people where safeguarding concerns arise, responding to incidents via telephone, email or face‑to‑face discussions.
* Deputise for the Named Nurse Safeguarding Children with support from the Named Nurse Safeguarding Adults.
* Collaborate with safeguarding adult colleagues to embed a ‘Think Family’ approach and promote embedding safeguarding principles into everyday professional practice.
Benefits
* 24/7 access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
* A Rewards & Recognition platform offering opportunities to thank colleagues, send gifts and access exclusive discounts.
* A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub to relax and recharge away from the work environment.
* Salary sacrifice schemes for transport, electrical goods and childcare.
* Recognition for high performance and commitment to staff engagement (see 2023 NHS Staff Survey results).
Employment Details
* Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Other (Hospitals and Health Care)
Contact
Name: Christina Kelly
Job title: Head of Safeguarding
Email: christinakelly@nhs.net
Telephone: 020 8909 5337
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