Lead Safeguarding Nurse – Community Health

Nhs-1; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Safeguarding Specialist Nurse to join the Community Safeguarding Service. This permanent, full-time role (37.5 hours) supports statutory safeguarding duties and drives high-quality safeguarding practice across services.

You will lead operational safeguarding activity, collaborate with multi‑agency partners, provide expert guidance and training, and contribute to safeguarding audits and care proceedings.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with SCPHN qualification (or equivalent).
• Strong safeguarding legislation knowledge and best practice.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development including safeguarding training.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and influence practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance, supervision and training to staff on safeguarding cases.
• Act as professional oversight, providing direction, scrutiny, escalation for safe practice.
• Participate in multi-agency safeguarding processes including Safeguarding Hub and MARAC.
• Support community staff with legal statements for care proceedings and contribute to safeguarding audits.

Skills

Registered Nurse

SCPHN qualification

Safeguarding knowledge

Training delivery

Education

SCPHN qualification

Job description

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Safeguarding Specialist Nurse to join the Community Safeguarding Service. This permanent, full-time role (37.5 hours) supports statutory safeguarding duties and drives high-quality safeguarding practice across services.

You will lead operational safeguarding activity, collaborate with multi‑agency partners, provide expert guidance and training, and contribute to safeguarding audits and care proceedings.