Band 7 Safeguarding Children Liaison Nurse

NHS; Romford; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits experienced Registered Nurses to join a dedicated team focused on safeguarding children. This role involves working closely with the Named Nurse for Safeguarding Children, providing vital advice and training while ensuring compliance with regulations. As part of a forward-thinking organization, you will lead initiatives to improve performance across clinical services and promote quality improvement. Join a diverse workforce committed to delivering exceptional care and making a real difference in the community. If you are passionate about safeguarding and looking for a fulfilling career, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with safeguarding experience required.
• Evidence of inter-agency/multi-professional working is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide safeguarding supervision and training to colleagues.
• Monitor KPIs and contribute to auditing processes.
• Collaborate with managers and clinicians to ensure effective service delivery.

Skills

Safeguarding Children

Clinical Audits

Inter-agency Working

Training Delivery

Education

Registered Children's Nurse

Registered Nurse with Safeguarding Experience

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and Registered Nurse to join the Trust's Corporate Safeguarding Children's Team. Applications are invited from nurses currently working at Band 6 and above. The post holder will work closely with the Named Nurse for Safeguarding Children, in a small team, providing effective advice, training, and safeguarding supervision. Responsibilities include contributing to auditing, escalating concerns to partner agencies, monitoring KPIs, producing complex reports, and participating in investigations.

The post holder will act as an expert resource within BHRUT, collaborating with managers and clinicians across disciplines to provide advice through supervision and visibility on wards, ensuring effective delivery of clinical services in line with regulations and contractual commitments.

Main duties of the job

1. Work with the professional network to make decisions of high complexity, managing associated risks.
2. Support the delivery and development of improved performance across clinical and non-clinical services, focusing on safeguarding.
3. Promote quality improvement across all service areas.
4. Monitor and work with service leads to improve contractual KPIs related to safeguarding.
5. Lead on specific programmes of work as directed by the Safeguarding Named Nurse.
6. Provide safeguarding supervision to colleagues with professional registration, holding relevant qualifications.
7. Deliver training on safeguarding children & adults.

About us

We are an organization committed to continuous improvement, delivering quality care that satisfies our patients. We have recently expanded with new theatres at King George Hospital, and our CEO has been recognized as a top leader. Our main sites are KGH in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford, serving a diverse population with extensive emergency and community services. We pride ourselves on a diverse workforce, flexible working, and being a London Living Wage employer. We are also implementing an electronic patient record system to enhance our services.

Job details

Posted on: 02 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £51,883 to £58,544 per year (pro rata)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Location: Romford, RM7 0AG

Job responsibilities

Further details are available in the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Applicants should review the full specifications before applying and demonstrate how they meet the criteria in their application. All staff are subject to a probationary period. Applications are made online, with support available from the Recruitment Advisor. For more information, contact the manager as listed.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications (Essential): Registered Children's Nurse or Registered Nurse with safeguarding experience (RCN, RGN, SCPHN).

Experience/Knowledge (Essential): Evidence of inter-agency/multi-professional working; experience with safeguarding legislation and processes.

Desirable: Experience in complex safeguarding case management, clinical audits, and delivering safeguarding supervision.

Additional requirements

This role requires a DBS check and current UK professional registration. Further details are available on the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer: Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address: Safeguarding Team, Romford, RM7 0AG

Website: https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/