Specialist Safeguarding Nurse - CFHD

Children andFamily Health Devon are advertising for a 12-month fixed term contract or an internal secondment for a Band 7 Specialist Safeguarding Nurse for four days a week (0.8wte). The base location for this post is flexible across the county. The Safeguarding Children Team are dedicated and experienced practitioners who are accessible and responsive to the needs of individual staff and service areas, providing expert advice, guidance and education in the area of safeguarding children and promoting the overarching commitment of Children and Family Health Devon to keeping children safe and identifying when additional help is needed to do so.

The Safeguarding Team work in the Devon Front Door (Previously known as MASH) and represent the Devon Health Community by gathering, analysing and contributing information to the Front Door enquiries and strategy meetings regarding the welfare of children and young people. Main duties of the job To provide on-going supervision in Child Protection practice and associated record keeping, to the Alliance staff who have regular contact with children and other staff as required. To provide specialist safeguarding children advice, information and support to all staff within the Alliance; including when liaising with GP Practice Nurses, Dentists and Pharmacists.

To provide support and guidance to the paediatric liaison nurse as required and provide cover for this function as required. To contribute to the development of practice and procedures for Safeguarding and Child Protection within the Trust, in conjunction with the Named Nurse Safeguarding Children and the wider Safeguarding Team. To provide professional expertise to the Devon Front Door (Formerly MASH) and support decision making into the Front Door.

The postholder will work according to Standards, policies and Procedures set by the Trust and Local Safeguarding Children Partnerships. To deputise for the Named Nurse Safeguarding Children in their absence. To support/provide training, utilising specialist knowledge across a range of practice including nursing, social care and multiagency safeguarding practice for the alliance staff, as requested by the Named Nurse Safeguarding Children.

To provide Leadership and support to enhance the working practice of all Alliance staff in relation to Safeguarding Children. To work across community and hospital bases as the job requires. About us At Childrenand Family Health Devon, we are dedicated to improving the physical and mental health of children and young people across Devon and Torbay.

We aim to create an environment where children and young people can thrive and are committed to reducing health inequalities and providing specialised support, empowering them to lead healthy, fulfilling lives. We would like the people who work for Children and Family Health Devon to be understanding, patient and respectful. They should be trustworthy and make us feel safe and comfortable.

It is important that they use their skills and experience to listen carefully in a non-patronising and non-judgemental way. When staff are positive and friendly, they help to create an environment that is informal and without pressure. Person Specification Experience Professional accountability in relation to Safeguarding Children/Child Protection Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal & written) Sound knowledge of record keeping and report writing Knowledge of diversity & equality issues and their application to Child Protection Enthusiastic, committed and approachable Flexible and adaptable Expertise in Child Health & Development Experience in Safeguarding Children and Child Protection work Experience of Supervision and monitoring in Child Protection Ability to respond to and prioritise Child Protection issues Knowledge of Child Protection legislation including, Children Act 1989 & 2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children (2013), Framework for Assessment of children in need and their families (2000) Experience in teaching Experience of delivering Supervision Ability to manage and diffuse conflict Knowledge and/or experience of Audit processes Knowledge or experience of Multi-agency partnership working Qualifications Professional registration with recognised body e.g RGN , RN Child, RMN, Midwife, Social Worker, Allied Health Professional Experience in Child Protection work -minimum 3 years Qualification in Clinical Supervision Clinical Governance experience Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. #J-18808-Ljbffr