Named Midwife for Safeguarding

8 months ago


Plymouth, United Kingdom University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Full time

To provide advice and support to staff across all disciplines in relation to legislation, policy, local inter-agency structures and procedures for safeguarding children Ensure PREVENT is a priority for the Trust and excellence in practice can be evidenced. Act as clinical lead, role model and as expert resource in all aspects of Safeguarding in the Maternity Care Lead the development of standards of practice taking into consideration evidence based practice, education, training and audit. Support senior staff in the investigation of complaints (formal and informal) and Safeguarding Childrens serious incidents requiring investigation. Empowering staff at all levels to develop and implement action plans to improve care.

Represents the Trust through attendance and involvement in Safeguarding meetings and forums at a regional/national level. Work collaboratively with commissioners and local providers of care to ensure best practice for all patient groups. Work in partnership with Safeguarding leads across health and social care and other colleagues, to maintain compliance with agreed quality and standards framework. To ensure that Safeguarding Childrens systems and procedures within the acute Trust are regularly monitored, evaluated and developed to ensure that patients are safe.

To ensure that Safeguarding systems of referrals are clearly accessible and patients who suffer abuse are promptly referred for advice and support. To provide adult protection professional support to staff Trust wide making sure that staff are clear about their responsibility for safeguarding. Manage risk by working closely with the Safeguarding Trust Executive lead, Head of Safeguarding, community lead and other teams including, discharge team, learning disability team, psychiatric liaison and alcohol liaison. Be responsible for providing expert advice to staff for safeguarding issues and referrals to social care.

To provide feedback and clinical supervision to staff affected by safeguarding issues. To represent the Trust at the safeguarding strategy meetings and case conferences as required minimising risk and ensuing timely completion of reports. Ensure effective audit, allowing close monitoring, analyses of information and effective evidencing of service improvement. Develop and maintain the Safeguarding databases and ensure that reports for assurance boards are provided in a timely manner.

Insure important information is disseminated throughout the Trust as needed. Provide updates and feedback of issues on safeguarding to directorate governance groups, forums and wards for dissemination and action as needed. Address services gaps and report appropriately. Contribute to discussions in identifying, designing, implementing and evaluating new developments in response to emerging national and local safeguarding practice.

Participate in service improvement projects or development programmes that contribute to the modernisation of patient services, providing both professional and clinical advice as necessary. Please see the attached JD for further details.



  • Plymouth, United Kingdom University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Full time

    For an informal chat or to discuss the position in more detail please contact Fiona Tunnicliffe, Community Midwifery Team Lead (07760991146) or Clare Herbert, Community Midwifery Team Lead (07780684745) Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS at Risk staff throughout Devon who is able to...

  • Band 6 Midwife

    6 months ago


    Plymouth, United Kingdom University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Full time

    Care for women throughout the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal period both within the community and hospital setting COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Communicate with people in a form and manner consistent with their level of understanding, culture, background and preferred ways of communicating Communicate relevant information to women and their...


  • Plymouth, United Kingdom Vision for Education Full time

    Vision For Education are excited to provide this bespoke and incredible opportunity to support passionate people with getting into the education sector. **About the role**: We work alongside our client schools to provide successful Trainee Teaching Assistants with high quality training and paid on the job experience. Following a successful interview and...


  • Plymouth, United Kingdom Vision for Education Full time

    **About the role**: **About the school**: **Requirements**: To be considered for the role of Trainee Cover Supervisor you will: - A degree or equivalent education - A willingness to learn - A natural leader and someone with the confidence to lead a lesson in the absence of the class teacher - A passion for education and providing the highest possible level...


  • Plymouth, United Kingdom Vision for Education Full time

    The role of a teaching assistant varies from each school. You may be working to support the teacher in while class teaching, running small group interventions to support children or working on a 1:1 basis to ensure the needs of all children are meet and that they can thrive. **About the role**: The role of a Trainee Teaching Assistant is vital in the...

  • Nursery Practitioner

    6 months ago


    Plymouth, United Kingdom Vision for Education Full time

    Are you looking for a new opportunity to work within your passion of caring for children in the Early years? Vision for Education have the perfect placement for you! **About the role**: This Role is Based in Nurseries in Plymouth. The role is to start as soon as you are registered and is flexible around full time and part time work! **About the...

  • Cover Supervisor

    6 months ago


    Plymouth, United Kingdom Vision for Education Full time

    Vision for Education are seeking to appoint school cover supervisors to work in our local secondary schools in Plymouth, and surrounding areas. This is to start in September and will be working on a flexible basis. **About the role**: This position is to start in September and will change on a week-to-week basis depending on staffing needs of the...

  • Nursery Assistant

    6 months ago


    Plymouth, United Kingdom Vision for Education Full time

    Are you looking for a new opportunity to work within your passion of caring for children in the Early years? Vision for Education have the perfect placement for you! **About the role**: This Role is Based in Nurseries in Plymouth. The role is to start as soon as you are registered and is flexible around full time and part time work! **Requirements**: The...

  • Cover Supervisor

    7 months ago


    Plymouth, United Kingdom Vision for Education Full time

    Are you looking for a rewarding career that allows a great insight into teaching? Vision for Education are looking to for an experienced Classroom Supervisor to work in a Secondary School in the Torbay area. **About the role**: The role is great opportunity for those looking to get into teaching, but want to gain some experience first. **About the...

  • Nursery Assistant

    6 months ago


    Plymouth, United Kingdom Vision for Education Full time

    Nursery Assistant required for settings based in Plymouth either on an ad hoc basis or a longer term role. **About the role**: The nursery are looking to appoint a passionate Nursery Assistant to join their experienced team of dedicated staff, whether you are available for ad hoc roles or a long term contract we can help! **About the school**: This...

  • Cover Supervisor

    6 months ago


    Plymouth, United Kingdom Vision for Education Full time

    Unleash Your Classroom Charisma as a Cover Supervisor! Are you the Sherlock Holmes of substitute teaching and the James Bond of adaptability? Join our team as a Cover Supervisor and be the educational hero we've been searching for! **About the role**: As a Cover Supervisor, you'll be the swiss-army knife of education, stepping in when teachers are away to...


  • Plymouth, United Kingdom Vision for Education Full time

    Calling all Level 2 or 3 Nursery Assistants!! Full Time or Part time hours available at your convenience. **About the role**: We are working with multiple nurseries and preschools in Plymouth that are looking for a Level 2 or 3 Qualified Nursery Assistant to work closely with various children within the nursery and provide them with additional...

  • Sen Teaching Assistant

    6 months ago


    Plymouth, United Kingdom Vision for Education Full time

    Vision for Education are looking to recruit several experienced SEN Teaching Assistants to work with children with barriers to learning. **About the role**: Working across the Primary range as a part of an established team, the desired SEN Teaching Assistant will be working on a small class sized basis with pupils with SEND including Autism (ASC), Severe...


  • Plymouth, United Kingdom Livewell Southwest Full time

    Job summary Applicationsare invited from suitably qualified Consultant Paediatricians (or those withequivalent experience and qualifications) for the part time post (2PA per week)of Designated Doctor, Peninsula Child Death Overview. This role ispart of the Child Death Review function that is statutory across England asrequired by Chapter 5 of Working...


  • Plymouth, United Kingdom Vision for Education Full time

    **A DRIVING LICENSE AND VEHICLE IS ESSENTIAL **. Do you have a strong desire to support & empower children with SEN? Are you ready to embark on this rewarding career change & become a SEN Teaching Assistant? If you have a passion to support children we want to hear from you. **About the role**: **About the school**: The schools we work with aim to create a...

  • Nursery Assistant

    3 months ago


    Plymouth, United Kingdom Vision for Education - Plymouth Full time

    Vision for Education is looking for Level 2 Nursery Assistants in the Plymouth area to work on a flexible basis.About the roleAs a Nursery Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting the Teacher or Room Leader in creating a safe, caring, and stimulating learning environment for children. Your main duties will include helping to plan and deliver...


  • Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom Vision for Education - Plymouth Full time

    Vision for Education - PlymouthWe are currently seeking a skilled Early Years Support Professional to join our team in Plymouth. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated individual who is passionate about early years education and care.Salary: £12-15 per hour, paid weekly by our in-house Payroll teamJob Description:In this role, you will be working...


  • Plymouth, United Kingdom Vision for Education - Plymouth Full time

    Part Time KS1 Teaching Assistant£Vision for Education is actively seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic team. Your responsibilities will include providing essential assistance to educators in lesson preparation and delivery, as well as offering personalized support to students to help them thrive...

  • Primary Supply Teacher

    2 months ago


    Plymouth, United Kingdom Vision for Education - Plymouth Full time

    Job Role:Vision for Education are seeking talented and passionate Primary Supply Teachers to join our flexible workforce.The exciting and varied role of a Primary teacher can vary from day to day. You will visit a number of different schools and teach different classes. Whether you are looking for flexible supply work to fit around other commitments, or a...

  • HR Administrator

    2 days ago


    Plymouth, United Kingdom Pro- Education Full time

    HR Administrators! Pro Education are delighted to be supporting a fantastic school in Plymouth who are seeking a HR Administrator to join their team. This role is either a temporary to permanent role or straight forward permanent depending on the candidate. It offers a salary of £22,241.00 (Please note this role is Pro Rata, so that is the total you will be...