Named Nurse

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Named Nurse to join our current Children and Young People's Safeguarding team within the Trust. Our CYP safeguarding team works collaboratively in a single hub which encompasses CYP, maternity and adult safeguarding teams alongside mental health, and learning disability nurses.

The successful candidate will lead and coordinate the safeguarding and promotion of children and young people's welfare within the Trust and across a multi-agency arena, and be a source of expertise to all staff on safeguarding issues including the provision of statutory and mandatory training, and the identification of vulnerable children.

The post holder will co-manage the Children's safeguarding team and advise the Trust on all matters related to risk management and safeguarding children and young people in relation to Child Protection and Safeguarding issues.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the safeguarding and promotion of children and young people's welfare within the Trust and across a multi-agency arena
• Provide expertise to all staff on safeguarding issues including the provision of statutory and mandatory training, and the identification of vulnerable children
• Co-manage the Children's safeguarding team
• Advise the Trust on all matters related to risk management and safeguarding children and young people in relation to Child Protection and Safeguarding issues

Requirements

• 1st level registration with the NMC as a registered children's nurse or registration as a specialist community public health nurse e.g. Health Visitor or School Nurse
• A degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
• A post registration Child Protection qualification
• A teaching/mentor qualification
• Substantial post registration child protection/safeguarding experience at Band 7
• Acute hospital safeguarding experience

Person Specification

• Educated to first degree level
• Masters or working at masters level
• Current NMC registration
• Extensive experience of working with children and their families in need of safeguarding and protection
• Previous experience of working in a safeguarding specialty
• Experience of providing direct supervision to health professionals
• Able to assess and analyse complex information and produce reports as required for the audience
• Ability to communicate flexibly in verbal and written formats including to those with barriers to understanding
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise in order to meet tight deadlines
• Up to date knowledge of national legislation, policies and guidance in relation to safeguarding children
• Child Protection qualification
• Mentor course / 998 / or equivalent