Safeguarding Coordinator

Integrated Care System; Whitby; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Whitby is seeking a Safeguarding Coordinator to enhance safeguarding practices within their multidisciplinary care team. The role involves collaborating with GPs, developing a safeguarding hub, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding training standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to positively impact patient care in an idyllic coastal community, making it ideal for passionate healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding and healthcare fields.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with GPs on safeguarding reports and attend child protection plan meetings.
• Develop a safeguarding hub for clinicians and liaise with social services.
• Ensure staff training on safeguarding policies is up-to-date.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

IT Skills

Education

Level 3 safeguarding qualification for healthcare professionals

Level 2 safeguarding qualification for non-healthcare professionals

Tools

EMIS

System One

Job description

Whitby Coast and Moors Primary Care Network is seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Safeguarding Coordinator. Our PCN is establishing a new multidisciplinary holistic care team to support patients with complex needs.

This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the development of a team focused on health, wellbeing, and independence. The ideal candidate should have a clear professional identity and be comfortable working with some uncertainty as new services are tested and refined.

If you are excited about working in a new team dedicated to making a difference in patients' lives and enjoy working in a beautiful area, this role may be suitable for you.

Main duties of the job

The Safeguarding Coordinator role is a new position within Whitby Coast and Moors PCN. The post holder will collaborate closely with all PCN member practices to coordinate safeguarding efforts and establish a safeguarding hub.

About us

Whitby Coast and Moors PCN includes four GP practices in Whitby and nearby areas: Whitby Group Practice, Esk Valley Medical Practice, Staithes Surgery, and Sleights and Sandsend Medical Practice. Our population faces unique challenges such as higher rates of chronic disease, coastal deprivation, and rural isolation.

As a progressive PCN, we are open to innovative ways of working and see the development of this new team as a great opportunity to improve community health and positively impact our patients' lives.

Our practices are located in a stunning area with low staff turnover and high patient satisfaction. We welcome informal inquiries and visits regarding this exciting role.

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with GPs to prepare safeguarding reports, ensuring relevant consent is obtained.
• Update and attend child protection plan meetings as needed (healthcare professionals only).
• Assist in preparing reports for MARACs and attend meetings if appropriate (healthcare professionals only).
• Support and advise clinicians on safeguarding referrals.
• Communicate with social services regarding patients when appropriate.
• Develop a safeguarding hub accessible to all clinicians across the PCN, including resources, contact info, and training links.
• Work with lead safeguarding GPs to ensure practice safeguarding policies are current and effective.
• Ensure staff are up-to-date with safeguarding training.
• Liaise with patients and families regarding safeguarding issues, such as booking health appointments for children on protection plans.
• Maintain accurate registers and coding for children on child protection plans and Looked After Children.
• Attend safeguarding training courses organized by the Integrated Care Board.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Possess good IT skills, preferably with experience in EMIS and System One.
• Hold or be willing to obtain Level 3 safeguarding qualifications for healthcare professionals or Level 2 for non-healthcare professionals upon appointment.
• Have prior safeguarding and healthcare experience.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Level 3 safeguarding qualification for healthcare professionals or Level 2 for non-healthcare professionals (to be obtained after appointment).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Experience with clinical information systems such as EMIS or System One is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, adapt to change, and work across multiple sites.
• Experience in safeguarding and healthcare fields.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position is subject to a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a disclosure submission to verify any criminal convictions.