Lead Practitioner for Child Safeguarding and Named Nurse

3 weeks ago

Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, United Kingdom Hywel Dda University Health Board Full time

Position Overview

Are you a seasoned professional in child safeguarding and public protection?

We are excited to present a distinctive opportunity for a skilled nurse leader within the Corporate Safeguarding team. Our team is welcoming and supportive, seeking a proactive and experienced lead practitioner to guide the organization in fulfilling its legal obligations to protect children from harm and neglect.

The successful candidate will possess advanced skills and expertise to influence and enhance the operational and strategic goals for safeguarding children within the Hywel Dda University Health Board. They will offer safeguarding and professional leadership, ensuring the provision of expert guidance throughout the organization, including primary care settings.

The post holder will collaborate with the corporate UHB Safeguarding Team at both strategic and operational levels, providing robust leadership in partnership with various agencies, reporting directly to the Head of Safeguarding.

We support a flexible working model.

Main Responsibilities

The Corporate Safeguarding and Looked After Children teams work in close coordination to ensure comprehensive prevention, identification, assessment, and response to individuals affected by abuse and neglect, as well as domestic and sexual violence within the UHB.

The post holder will oversee the Specialist Safeguarding Children Practitioners and collaborate closely with a diverse range of internal and external statutory and non-statutory organizations. This includes partnerships with Local Authorities, Dyfed Powys Police, and various strategic and delivery groups.

The post holder will be a leading expert in their domain, capable of working independently while maintaining close communication with the Named Doctor and Head of Safeguarding.

They will ensure the implementation of relevant safeguarding and public protection laws and guidelines.

Additionally, they will provide support and guidance to colleagues in the clinical assessment and care of children and young people, adopting a holistic approach to safeguarding and child protection concerns while clarifying individual professional accountability.

About Hywel Dda University Health Board

Hywel Dda University Health Board is responsible for planning and delivering NHS healthcare services for the populations of Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and surrounding areas. Our dedicated staff of 11,000 provides a wide range of services, including primary, community, hospital, mental health, and learning disabilities care for approximately 384,000 individuals across a significant portion of Wales.

We operate:

  • Four main hospitals: Bronglais General, Glangwili General, Prince Philip, and Withybush General;
  • Seven community hospitals across various locations;
  • Numerous general practices, dental practices, community pharmacies, and health centers;
  • Specialized mental health and learning disabilities services;
  • Highly specialized services commissioned by a collaborative health committee.

Job Responsibilities

A comprehensive job description and person specification can be found in the supporting documents.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is preferred for this position; however, applications from both English and Welsh speakers are encouraged.

The Health Board is dedicated to fostering a bilingual workforce to enhance patient and service user experiences. We welcome applications from individuals who can communicate in Welsh.

For those who do not meet the Welsh language requirements, the Health Board provides various learning opportunities and support to help you achieve these essential skills during your employment.

We offer access to financial wellbeing benefits, including tools to manage your earnings effectively and improve your financial literacy.

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Registered professional qualification: Registered Nurse with Specialist Community Public Health (Health Visiting / School Nursing)
  • Master's degree or equivalent experience with current NMC registration
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development
  • Demonstrated expertise in safeguarding children, adults, and VAWDASV
  • In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and its implications for practice
  • Understanding of legal processes related to safeguarding
  • Awareness of current professional issues
  • Comprehensive understanding of the roles of other agencies
  • Familiarity with the functions of Safeguarding Boards

Desirable

  • Postgraduate qualification in safeguarding
  • Teaching qualification
  • Management or leadership qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse and/or in pediatric nursing
  • Experience in a safeguarding role
  • Experience supervising staff
  • Experience contributing to multi-agency safeguarding reviews
  • Experience presenting specialized information to large groups
  • Experience developing and delivering education and training strategies
  • Experience creating clinical guidelines and policies for safeguarding
  • Ability to navigate complex problems and implement effective solutions
  • Experience in formal teaching
  • Experience in effective multi-agency collaboration
  • Experience in report writing and participating in safeguarding meetings
  • Experience working with Safeguarding Boards and partner agencies
  • Experience developing educational materials
  • Evidence of conducting audits and service evaluations

Language Skills

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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