Safeguarding Lead Nurse for Children and Young People

NHS; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Maidstone seeks a Named Nurse for Safeguarding Children and Young People. The role involves leading safeguarding activities, implementing training, and collaborating with various partners to protect children at risk. Candidates must be a registered nurse with significant safeguarding and mental health experience. This position offers a chance to influence safeguarding policies and promote safe care for vulnerable children.

Qualifications

• 5 years post registration experience in nursing.
• 3 years of safeguarding experience.
• Experience in mental health services safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop safeguarding children activity.
• Implement safeguarding training and provide expert advice.
• Conduct audits to improve safeguarding activities.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners for safe care.

Skills

Safeguarding children

Collaboration with multi-agency

Training provision

Audit implementation

Preventing and responding to abuse

Education

Registered Nurse (RMN, RGN, RCN, RLD, RHV)

Degree

Post Grad Certificate in safeguarding

Supervision Qualification/Certificate

Masters Degree

Teaching Qualification

Job description

A healthcare organization in Maidstone seeks a Named Nurse for Safeguarding Children and Young People. The role involves leading safeguarding activities, implementing training, and collaborating with various partners to protect children at risk. Candidates must be a registered nurse with significant safeguarding and mental health experience. This position offers a chance to influence safeguarding policies and promote safe care for vulnerable children.