University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Children's Safeguarding and Liaison Nurse
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Are you a passionate advocate for children? If so, then this is the job for you
The Children’s Safeguarding Team offer a Safeguarding service for children from birth to 18yrs, providing guidance, supervision & training to all staff at UHSussex.
This is a full time, fixed term 12 month position offering Maternity Cover for the current post holder
Duties
- Managing safeguarding concerns & referrals
- Advocating for vulnerable children in contact with the Trust
- Collaborating with local Safeguarding Partners to ensure the best possible outcomes for children
- Planning & implementation of safeguarding training
- Support the delivery of safeguarding supervision to the MDT
- Receive regular supervision by senior members of the Safeguarding Team
Additional Involvement
- Practice improvement projects, such as Newsletters and ‘Case of The Month’
- ‘Neglect Champion’ within the Trust
Role Location
- Based at Worthing Hospital
- Requirement for cross-site working at St. Richard's Hospital on occasions
Support and Development
- Supported to develop your safeguarding knowledge & experience
- Management of different Safeguarding caseloads
- Establishing relationships with the wider MDT on both sites
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Requirements
- Communicate effectively with children and families
- Daily responsibility for the scrutiny of all paediatric attendances to the hospital urgent care settings (Emergency Department and wards)
- Liaison with health care professionals and partner agencies and maintain effective processes
- Escalate concerns in accordance with the trust and multi-agency guidance
- Participate in the organisation and delivery of safeguarding training for clinical and non-clinical staff across the Trust
- Knowledgeable of the NMC code of conduct and accountable for practice in accordance with that code, along with the Roles and Competencies for Health Care Staff (2019)
- Support the Named Nurse and wider team members in issues relating to safeguarding children
- Foster and maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders in relation to safeguarding children
About UHSussex
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
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Application Information
Candidate Pack
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Internal Applicants
This opportunity will be offered on a secondment basis. Before applying, internal colleagues must discuss the opportunity with their current line manager to confirm whether they can be released from their substantive role if successful.
Release to undertake a secondment is not automatic and must be agreed between the colleague, their current line manager, and the recruiting line manager.
Contact Information
Name: Victoria White
Job Title: Named Nurse Safeguarding Children
Email Address: vickiwhite1@nhs.net
Telephone Number: 01243 831780
Working Hours:
Monday-Thursday 8.30-5.00
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