Specialist Safeguarding Nurse - Children & Young People

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Specialist Safeguarding Nurse to join the Safeguarding team in Chelmsford. This full-time role (9am-5pm, Monday to Friday) involves providing expert guidance to staff and managing child protection cases. The successful candidate will support the operational management of safeguarding practices, maintain records, and deliver training to staff. This position plays a critical role in enhancing the quality of care for children and young people, making it a rewarding opportunity for qualified nurses passionate about safeguarding.

Qualifications

• A comprehensive understanding of safeguarding practices and legislation.
• Experience in working with children and young people's safeguarding.
• NMC registration as a qualified nurse.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and guidance on safeguarding to MSE staff.
• Support operational management of complex child protection cases.
• Maintain records and statistics for child protection cases.
• Escalate risks or concerns to safeguarding leads.
• Deliver Safeguarding Children training to staff.

Job description

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Specialist Safeguarding Nurse to join the Safeguarding team in Chelmsford. This full-time role (9am-5pm, Monday to Friday) involves providing expert guidance to staff and managing child protection cases. The successful candidate will support the operational management of safeguarding practices, maintain records, and deliver training to staff. This position plays a critical role in enhancing the quality of care for children and young people, making it a rewarding opportunity for qualified nurses passionate about safeguarding.