Safeguarding Children Nurse

Transformation Unit; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust seeks an experienced Band 6 Safeguarding Children Nurse to join the Integrated Safeguarding Team. The post provides specialist safeguarding advice and supports clinicians to protect children and young people across the Trust.

The role includes contributing to safeguarding processes and coordinating information with partner agencies. This is an opportunity to develop towards a Band 7 Safeguarding Advisor role within a dynamic, multidisciplinary team committed to

Qualifications

• Public health nursing qualification and degree in nursing or equivalent.
• Studying in related child protection subject or working towards.
• Experience of safeguarding processes across health, social care and police would be beneficial.
• Experience of safeguarding audits and quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide safeguarding advice and support to practitioners across the Trust.
• Support safeguarding professionals with health information sharing and MASH enquiries.
• Contribute to safeguarding enquiries from Children's Social Care and partner agencies.
• Maintain accurate safeguarding records and ensure timely reporting.
• Support discharge planning and risk management for children and young people.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Advocacy

Multi-agency collaboration

Education

Public health nursing qualification

Degree in nursing or equivalent

Studying child protection subject

Job description

Employer Croydon Health Services NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Croydon University hospital Town Croydon Salary £45,953 - £54,254 pro rata, per annum incl HCAS (Outer) Salary period Yearly Closing 22/10/2026 23:59

Band 6

Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work. The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow.

Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital and in clinics and people’s homes all across the borough.

We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset and so through Listening into Action – our way of engaging staff - we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care.

Join us and be part of the team that is making Croydon proud. #choosecroydon

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Integrated Safeguarding Team at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust as a Band 6 Safeguarding Children Nurse.

This post will be viewed as an opportunity to develop towards a Band 7 Safeguarding Advisor role.

The post holder will work as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary safeguarding team, providing specialist safeguarding advice, support and expertise across the Trust to ensure that children and young people receive safe, effective and child-centred care.

The successful candidate will contribute to safeguarding processes including health information sharing, Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) enquiries, strategy meetings, child protection conferences and multi-agency safeguarding arrangements. The role involves supporting clinical staff to recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns, promoting best practice, and ensuring that children and young people are protected from harm.

You will work closely with health professionals, Children's Social Care, the police, education services and other partner agencies to support coordinated safeguarding responses and improve outcomes for vulnerable children and families.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nurse with a passion for safeguarding children to further develop specialist skills within a supportive and innovative safeguarding service.

• Proposed Interview Date: 2nd November 2026

Main duties of the job

Work as a member of the Integrated Safeguarding Team, providing safeguarding children advice and support to practitioners across Croydon Health Services NHS Trust.

Support practitioners to recognise, respond to and appropriately escalate safeguarding children concerns in line with local safeguarding procedures and statutory guidance.

Gather, review and analyse relevant health information to contribute to safeguarding enquiries from Children's Social Care, the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub and partner agencies.

Complete health information reports and chronologies, ensuring information shared is accurate, relevant and provided within agreed timescales.

Support health representation at strategy meetings and professional discussions by providing relevant health information to inform multi‑agency safeguarding decision‑making.

Participate in the safeguarding duty system, including reviewing referrals, responding to enquiries, triaging concerns and escalating.

Liaise effectively with health visitors, school nurses, general practitioners, social workers, Children's Social Care, Police and other partner agencies to promote effective communication and information sharing.

Support discharge planning and risk management for children and young people where safeguarding concerns have been identified.

Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive safeguarding records in accordance with professional, organisational and information governance standards.

Working for our organisation

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.

Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people’s homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.

Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff.

If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that’s shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.

At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document (Job Description) which contains more information about the role.

Person specification

• Public health nursing qualification and degree in nursing or equivalent
• Studing in related child protection subject or working towards

Safeguadring Experience

• Working as a Health visitor for one year or more and experience of managing risk
• Experience of audits and quality improvement initiatives

Skills and abilities

• Ability to analyse complex information from multiple sources.,
• Ability to challenge appropriately and advocate for children and contribute to service improvements and quality initiatives

Knowledge and Understanding

• Sound knowledge of safeguarding and the working together to safeguard children
• Worked with complex families and multi‑agency team to to safeguard children

Safeguarding and DBS Checks

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.