Named Nurse for Safeguarding (CAMHS) & PREVENT Lead

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated safeguarding practitioner to take on a leadership role as Named Nurse for Safeguarding. This exciting position involves overseeing safeguarding activities and ensuring compliance with standards across children's mental health services. You will inspire and guide a team while fostering partnerships with external agencies. Join a passionate team committed to making a difference in the lives of children and young people, where your expertise will be valued and your contributions will help shape the future of safeguarding practices.

Benefits

Excellent annual leave

Pension schemes

Health programmes

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Substantial post-registration experience in nursing.
• Experience in safeguarding children and adolescent mental health.

Responsibilities

• Lead safeguarding activity across CAMHS.
• Advise clinicians on safeguarding issues.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Professional Curiosity

Assessment Skills

Education

1st Level degree in nursing or health related subject

Evidence of relevant Safeguarding Children Qualification

Job description

Job summary

Permanent | Full time

We're looking for a safeguarding practitioner to take a leadership role within Sheffield Children's as Named Nurse for Safeguarding (CAMHS) and PREVENT Lead. You will lead safeguarding activity across CAMHS and provide strategic oversight on PREVENT responsibilities across the organisation.

About You -You're a professional with a safeguarding background in children and adolescent mental health, and have excellent communication skills. You bring:

• Leadership experience, with the ability to inspire and guide a team

• The ability to assess and record complex information

• Professional curiosity and the courage to provide appropriate challenges

Are you ready to make a difference in children and young people's lives? Apply today and join a team where safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do.

Main duties of the job

You will report to the Head of Safeguarding, and your responsibilities will include:

As Named Nurse for Safeguarding (CAMHS):

• Lead safeguarding activity across CAMHS

• Advise clinicians and managers on safeguarding issues

• Ensure compliance with relevant safeguarding standards

• Work with senior teams to strengthen safeguarding provision

• Foster partnerships with external agencies

As PREVENT Lead:

• Oversee Trust compliance with the Prevent responsibilities

• Manage Prevent policies, training, and procedures

• Represent the Trust at Prevent and Channel meetings

• Lead Prevent reporting and training coordination

About us

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:

Outstanding Patient Care

Brilliant Place to work

Leaders in Children's Health

We work with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.

As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.

Sheffield Children's provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts--helping you succeed at work and beyond.

Date posted

29 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

425-25-7152911

Job locations

The Becton Centre for Children and Young People

Sevenairs Road, Beighton

Sheffield

S20 1NZ

Job description Job responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [e-mail]. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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Job description Job responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [e-mail]. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential

• oRN/RMN with substantial post registration experience
• o1st Level degree in nursing or health related subject

Desirable

• oEvidence of relevant Safeguarding Children and/or Looked After Children/Young People Qualification
• oDiploma/degree and/or experience in a CAMHS setting
• oMaster's degree or working to towards Teaching qualification
• oQualification in Safeguarding Supervision

Experience Essential

• oEvidence of significant direct safeguarding children/Looked After Children experience at Band 7 or above
• oExperience of delivering safeguarding supervision
• oEvidence of professional leadership and proven ability to manage a team
• oExperience of undertaking and contributing to single and multi-agency audit
• oExperience of report writing, policy development and implementation and delivery of education programmes
• oEvidence of effective multi-agency and partnership working

Desirable

• oExperience of working within a CAMHS setting at Band 7 or above
• oExperience of contributing to Safeguarding Reviews and subsequent action plans
• oExperience of successfully managing the implementation of change and leading innovation in practice

Knowledge and Skills Essential

• oExpert knowledge of relevant legislation relating to safeguarding children, looked after children/young people and the Prevent Agenda
• oExcellent communication skills across organisational boundaries and confidence to challenge appropriately in difficult situations
• oWell-developed presentation skills
• oAbility to analyse and critically evaluate information and record in a concise and accurate manner
• oEffective organisational skills
• oCompletion of audits and reports within timescales
• oEvidence of continuous professionals' development
• oAbility to work under pressure, to prioritise, work flexibly and to tight deadlines

Desirable

• oExperience of budget management

Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential

• oRN/RMN with substantial post registration experience
• o1st Level degree in nursing or health related subject

Desirable

• oEvidence of relevant Safeguarding Children and/or Looked After Children/Young People Qualification
• oDiploma/degree and/or experience in a CAMHS setting
• oMaster's degree or working to towards Teaching qualification
• oQualification in Safeguarding Supervision

Experience Essential

• oEvidence of significant direct safeguarding children/Looked After Children experience at Band 7 or above
• oExperience of delivering safeguarding supervision
• oEvidence of professional leadership and proven ability to manage a team
• oExperience of undertaking and contributing to single and multi-agency audit
• oExperience of report writing, policy development and implementation and delivery of education programmes
• oEvidence of effective multi-agency and partnership working

Desirable

• oExperience of working within a CAMHS setting at Band 7 or above
• oExperience of contributing to Safeguarding Reviews and subsequent action plans
• oExperience of successfully managing the implementation of change and leading innovation in practice

Knowledge and Skills Essential

• oExpert knowledge of relevant legislation relating to safeguarding children, looked after children/young people and the Prevent Agenda
• oExcellent communication skills across organisational boundaries and confidence to challenge appropriately in difficult situations
• oWell-developed presentation skills
• oAbility to analyse and critically evaluate information and record in a concise and accurate manner
• oEffective organisational skills
• oCompletion of audits and reports within timescales
• oEvidence of continuous professionals' development
• oAbility to work under pressure, to prioritise, work flexibly and to tight deadlines

Desirable

• oExperience of budget management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Becton Centre for Children and Young People

Sevenairs Road, Beighton

Sheffield

S20 1NZ

Employer's website

https://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Becton Centre for Children and Young People

Sevenairs Road, Beighton

Sheffield

S20 1NZ

Employer's website

https://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)