Band 7 Safeguarding Children Liaison Nurse Barking Havering and Redbridge Univ Hospitals NHS Trust

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust; Romford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a skilled Registered Nurse to join a dedicated Corporate Safeguarding Children's Team. This role involves working closely with the Named Nurse, providing expert advice, training, and supervision to ensure high standards of safeguarding practices. As part of a diverse and innovative organization, you'll contribute to quality improvement initiatives and manage risks while collaborating with various clinical teams. This is a chance to make a significant impact in safeguarding children's welfare while enjoying flexible work options and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible Work Options

Apprenticeship Programs

London Living Wage

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with experience in safeguarding children and clinical supervision.
• Ability to produce complex reports and manage risks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide safeguarding supervision and training on children and adults.
• Monitor KPIs and contribute to audits and investigations.

Skills

Clinical Supervision

Safeguarding Children

Audit Contribution

Risk Management

Training Delivery

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Band 6 or Above Experience

Job description

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Safeguarding Children

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 audits, 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 visible ward presence, ensuring effective clinical service delivery in line with regulations and contractual commitments.

Additional duties involve making high-complexity decisions with the professional network, managing associated risks, supporting performance improvement across clinical and non-clinical services, and promoting quality improvement initiatives.

The role includes monitoring contractual KPIs, leading specific programmes as directed by the Safeguarding Named Nurse, delivering safeguarding supervision, and providing training on safeguarding children and adults.

Our organization is continually improving, exemplified by new theatres at King George Hospital, recognition of our Chief Executive, and the expansion of services like the Women’s Health Hub, Ageing Well Centre, and Community Diagnostic Centres, which provide extensive scans and diagnostics.

We are a diverse employer with staff from 146 countries, offering flexible work options, apprenticeship programs, and paying the London Living Wage. We are preparing to introduce an electronic patient record system to enhance patient care.

For detailed information, please review the full Job Description and Person Specification. Ensure your application demonstrates how you meet the criteria outlined. All new staff undergo a probationary period. Applications are to be submitted online, with support available from Paul Awosika, Recruitment Advisor, at 01708 435000 ext. 5989. The advert closes on Sunday, 11 May 2025.

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