West London NHS Trust
Safeguarding Children Advisor/Practice Development Lead
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Safeguarding Children Practice Development Lead
We are looking for an experienced safeguarding professional to join our Safeguarding Children Team as a Safeguarding Children Practice Development Lead.
This opportunity is available as a 2-year fixed-term contract or a 2-year secondment opportunity for substantive West London NHS Trust staff, subject to managerial approval.
Working closely with the Named Nurse and Deputy Named Nurse, you will provide expert safeguarding advice, supervision, training and support to practitioners across the Trust. The role has a particular focus on Hounslow Services, while contributing to safeguarding activity across West London NHS Trust.
What We're Looking For
- Registered Nurse, Midwife or Specialist Community Public Health Practitioner.
- Significant safeguarding children experience, including child protection and complex family work.
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, guidance and best practice.
- Excellent leadership, communication and supervision skills.
- Commitment to reflective practice, learning and service improvement.
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For an informal discussion, contact Rebecca Heorton, Deputy Named Professional Safeguarding Children and Young People.
Closing Date: 31st Aug 2026
Interview Date: 10 Sept 2026
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver safeguarding children supervision in line with Trust policy.
- Provide expert advice and support to staff managing complex safeguarding and child protection cases.
- Support multi-agency safeguarding arrangements, including partnership working with Children's Social Care, education and police.
- Contribute to safeguarding training, audits, quality improvement and service development.
- Support learning from safeguarding reviews, incidents and audits to improve practice.
- Deputise for the Deputy Named Nurse for Safeguarding Children and Young People when required.
About West London NHS Trust
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
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Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Rebecca Heorton
Job title: Deputy Named Safeguarding Young People
Email address: rebecca.heorton1@nhs.net
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