ED Navigator

Job summary

The aim of the ED Navigator project is to provide additional support for young people within the wider community that attend Hull Royal Infirmary, Emergency Department who have experienced violence with injury.

The post holder will offer specialist advice, advocacy, emotional support and information to victims of violence and their next of kin, dependents or associates when dealing with highlydistressing circumstances such as issues around Safeguarding Children or Adults at risk. In addition to being emotionally available to offer support to the Emergency Department staff using a trauma informed approach.

As part of the wider Safeguarding Team the successful applicant will be supported in their role to meet expectations and have access to continued professional development

Main duties of the job

The main duties of this role will involve working with multiple project stakeholders to ensure there is a robust framework of support. This will include:

Initiating appropriate safeguarding concerns and support staff to complete referrals to appropriate organisations for individuals within the Local Authority areas or out of area Child/Adult at Risk, Domestic Abuse.

Development of an appropriate assessment tool to identify the risk to the victim impacted by serious violence (including knife and drug related violence)

Provision of intensive 1:1 support to the child, young person/adult referred to the Navigator team by hospital staff and other referral agencies substance misuse, schools and Yorkshire Ambulance Service

Collaboration with the child, young person/adult to design a bespoke support plan that meets identified needs including referrals to partners and agencies linking the individual into community-based support and activities.

A physical presence in the Emergency Department, developing the trauma informed skills and knowledge of clinical staff to engage with children, young people/adults who present as a result of violent incidents.

Working with community partners that have been impacted by serious youth violence.

Leading the ongoing evaluation, strategy, and development of theED Navigator project providing feedback to the Group Chief Executive team and the Violence Prevention Partnership.

About us

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £ billion.

Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The objectives are to facilitate a reduction in hospital admissions, serious violence and domestic homicides especially among those aged 11- 35 years who have been identified as being impacted by serious violence. This will be achieved through support and guidance to encourage engagement with services and promote movement away from violence.

For more detailed information please see the Job Description and person specification

Person Specification

Safeguarding/Trauma Informed care

Essential

Excellent knowledge of applying in practice of safeguarding processes for children and young adults' with evidence of applying to practice Knowledge of anti discriminatory practice and equal opportunities Professional knowledge acquired through degree, postgraduate knowledge supplemented by specialist training, experience, and short courses. Shows empathy and compassion towards others - a natural disposition to put yourself in someone else's shoes. Sees and treats others as individuals (patient, families, colleagues) and treats people with dignity and respect.

Desirable

Evidence of training relevant to Trauma Informed Practice and Adverse Childhood Experiences Knowledge of local partner agencies and Third Sector services

collaborative working

Essential

Expertise in working within a multi-disciplinary and multiagency framework Experience with working with multi agencies including police, health and/or education

Desirable

A knowledge or experience of how hospitals work / function A good understanding of or resident in the Humberside area

resilience

Essential

Shows resilience, adaptability and flexible approach as situations arise and positivity when times are tough. Motivated to use initiative to recognise problems and seek solutions whilst understanding the importance of empowering and enabling others (patients, families, colleagues).

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