Nurse Specialist Safeguarding
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A Nurse Specialist Safeguarding fixed term contract or internal secondment post is available within the Safeguarding Team. This will provide a development opportunity for someone who has an interest in working in the safeguarding arena. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, , demonstrable interest and preferably experience in safeguarding work.Experience of delivering supervision would be preferable or a willingness to complete the NSPCC Safeguarding Supervision course. In addition they must be able to demonstrate experience of multi-agency working.
The Nurse Specialist Safeguarding supports the Head of Safeguarding in delivering safeguarding advice, support, supervision and training to all staff within the Trust. The role is pivotal in promoting safe, high-quality, services, ensuring safeguarding statutory responsibilities are met, and developing best practice across the organisation. The post holder will work closely with health and social care partners, contribute to policy and training development, and provide expert advice and supervision to staff.
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.
Person specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- BSc (Hons) Public Health, Specialist Practitioner (Health Visitor or School Nurse) or community practitioner
- Post registration training qualification, ENB 998 or equivalent
- Level 4 Safeguarding Children training or willingness to undertake
- Evidence of on-going professional development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of assessing risks and reporting and escalating concerns
- Demonstrated experience of co- working in complex and challenging environments
- Significant experience of working in a safeguarding environment
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Current knowledge of NHS safeguarding policy and process and underpinning legislation
- Ability to prepare and produce concise yet insightful communications for dissemination to partners from a broad range agencies, disciplines, and services
- Sound Knowledge of legislation and policy, e.g., Children Act 1989, 2004, Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2015, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLs), Domestic Abuse Act 2021, Data protection, and NHS Confidentiality Guidance
- Demonstrate knowledge of inter-agency working
- Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources
Other
Essential
- Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the post
About the employer
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.
Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance.