Safeguarding & Child Death Review Coordinator

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279); Worthing; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a proactive Child Death Review & Safeguarding Children Training Administrator to coordinate the CDR process and support safeguarding governance across the Trust. You will schedule meetings, prepare papers, minute meetings and manage data on the eCDOP system.

This is a time‑limited secondment opportunity. Applicants should discuss release from their substantive role with their line managers before applying.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 4 or equivalent in an area related to the post.
• Demonstrate ability to devise, implement and monitor administrative systems.
• Experience of responding effectively to non-routine queries and developing SOPs.
• Experience of producing and designing reports.
• Experience of working collaboratively.
• Evidence of developed communication skills, able to convey information effectively.
• Understanding of confidentiality and its application to the role.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Child Death Review (CDR) process across the Trust, scheduling meetings within statutory timeframes and minute taking.
• Provide high‑level administrative support for safeguarding children governance arrangements, including data input on the Iris training platform and reporting.

Skills

Administrative systems

Meeting coordination

Data input & reporting

Communication skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Independent working

Education

NVQ level 4 or equivalent

ECDL or equivalent

Tools

Website creation and management

Job description

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a proactive Child Death Review & Safeguarding Children Training Administrator to coordinate the CDR process and support safeguarding governance across the Trust. You will schedule meetings, prepare papers, minute meetings and manage data on the eCDOP system.

This is a time‑limited secondment opportunity. Applicants should discuss release from their substantive role with their line managers before applying.