Named Nurse (Lead) for Safeguarding Children

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a passionate Named Nurse (Lead) for Safeguarding Children to lead their safeguarding agenda. This dynamic role requires extensive experience in safeguarding children within healthcare, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills. You will work collaboratively across health and social care sectors to prevent harm to children, ensuring compliance with key legislation. With generous annual leave, extensive learning opportunities, and supportive staff networks, this position offers a fulfilling career path for those committed to making a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Learning and development opportunities

Salary sacrifice schemes

Retailer discounts

Wellbeing support

Supportive staff networks

Qualifications

• Extensive safeguarding experience in a healthcare setting.
• Strong leadership and strategic planning capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Trust's Safeguarding Children's agenda with dedication.
• Ensure compliance with legislation related to safeguarding children.

Skills

Safeguarding experience

Leadership skills

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Knowledge of legislation

Job description

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Role Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Nurse with extensive safeguarding experience to lead the Children's agenda at CWPT, a multi-faceted Trust serving three Local Authorities. This highly skilled role involves strategic leadership, innovation, and excellent communication skills to foster multi-professional interagency working in safeguarding children.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead the Trust's Safeguarding Children's agenda with passion and dedication.
2. Work across local health and social care sectors to prevent harm to children.
3. Provide clinical leadership ensuring compliance with relevant legislation such as the Children Act 1989/04, Working Together 2023, Children and Social Work Act 2017, and the Domestic Abuse Act 2021.
4. Develop and maintain effective inter-agency relationships, offering expert advice and supervision.
5. Contribute to safeguarding practice development, education, governance, and accountability.
6. Handle complex and sensitive information with high interpersonal and communication skills.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience in safeguarding children within a healthcare setting.
• Strong leadership and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and frameworks.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave, increasing with service length.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for various benefits.
• Discounts with retailers, restaurants, and entertainment venues.
• Wellbeing support including counselling services.
• Supportive staff networks and groups.

Contact

For further details or informal visits, contact: Maxine Nicholls, Head of Safeguarding at [e-mail], providing a contact number for a callback.