Job summary We are happy to announce that an exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and responsive individual to join our integrated Think Family Safeguarding Team at The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust as a Specialist Advisor for Safeguarding Children and Maternity. The post holder will have excellent communication, organisational skills including the ability to demonstrate dynamic innovative behaviours and strong leadership to ensure that safeguarding advice/support is delivered within the trust. Experience and knowledge of safeguarding children and maternity within a healthcare setting is essential together with an ability to influence and develop practice and policy in this area. The post holder will support with high level of safeguarding decision making, contribute towards a multi professional approach in managing complex safeguarding cases and to be a resource for health care professionals. The successful candidate will be innovative, enthusiastic and support the named nurse for safeguarding children and Named midwife. A degree of flexibility is required within this role to support the wider Safeguarding agenda, to work in close collaboration with other named professionals to ensure a cohesive safeguarding service. For further information and to arrange an informal visit please contact: Katharine Bickerdyke via email k.bickerdykenhs.net or Joanne Suckling via email joanne.sucklingnhs.net or you can contact us on 01924 541866. Main duties of the job The post holder will support and facilitate staff in clinical and community areas to ensure children and families welfare is priority and they are safe. This will require a Think Family safeguarding approach, supporting staff with safeguarding cases and liaising with multi agency professionals. The post holder will identify learning, and develop training resources to support staff, and support on mandatory safeguarding training courses. The post holder will support on compliance with policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines and will also be supporting with providing safeguarding supervision to staff. The successful candidate will be expected to keep their safeguarding knowledge and training up to date to be able to provide that expert knowledge and visibility to staff. About us We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day. Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form. Date posted 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9377-CORP3152 Job locations Trust HQ and Education Centre, Pinderfields Hospital Aberford Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 4DG Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Develop a high level of safeguarding decision making, monitor and improve standards of care, working within their advanced scope of professional practice. Contribute towards a multi-professional approach in the management of patients within the specialist area, especially in relation to ongoing safeguarding needs whilst supporting discharge arrangements. To support, assist and encourage the multi-disciplinary team in resolving safeguarding concerns by the provision of support and advice and innovative practice. Leadership Be an innovative, enthusiastic role model providing guidance and advice to staff on safeguarding issues promoting an open and honest and transparent culture. Identify, develop and sustain mechanisms to support patient involvement and feedback Be a resource for health care professionals by being visible, available, and accessible for support and advice in relation to the management of patients in the speciality. Support consultations and support the development of strategies for delivering effective safeguarding care within a changing environment that improves the quality of care and health outcomes in the specialist area. Management / Operational Support the Named Nurse for Safeguarding Children and Named Midwife with the employment of effective decision making skills to address complex issues and use of effective change management skills to implement these. Support the Named Nurse for Safeguarding Children and Named Midwife with investigations of incidents / complaints when required, including detailed reports / letters to complainants. Support the Named Nurse for Safeguarding Children and Named Midwife with the Identify and development of proposals and business cases as required for future service innovation. Support the Named Nurse for Safeguarding Children and Named Midwife in the management and development of safeguarding practice / services in the acute and community clinical areas through the business planning process and service development processes. Advocate Ensure that high standards of safeguarding nursing care are given and maintained and act when standards are not being met. Involve patients and carers in the planning and delivery of care. Be the patients advocate and ambassador respecting patient confidentiality and privacy with respect for diverse cultural backgrounds and requirements. Lead the development of a patient focussed education and information giving strategy within the speciality. Recognise, prevent and diffuse potential areas of conflict and when necessary in the management of the outcome. Clinical Governance / Quality Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self Develop and influence policy making and clinical guidelines internally and externally, necessary to support the specialist nursing service. With the support from the Named Nurse Safeguarding Children and Named Midwife the post holder will participate in the development and contribute to influence internal policy making and clinical guidelines internally which are necessary to support the all paediatric and maternity services. Monitor standards of care and the improvement of care through benchmarking, Nursing Charter Audits and Clinical Audit. Support and facilitate research ensure evidence-based practice in the specialist area. Disseminate good practice and knowledge by pursuing opportunities to present work at national conferences or via publication, encourage team members likewise. Promote patient and public involvement activities in the specialist area leading to service improvement. Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights. Identify clinical issues and incidents within the Trust that reduce the quality of care within the specialist service brining any issues to the attention of the Named Nurse Safeguarding Children and Named Midwife. Take part in activities to counter these to ensure the delivery of safe and effective care. Participates in clinical audit within the specialist area supporting others to participate and ensuring agreed results are implemented. Education / Training Takes responsibility for own continuing professional development and performance, including identifying own development needs and maintain own portfolio in accordance with re-registration requirements. Participates in the supervision and the teaching of pre-post registration students, new staff members and junior medical staff. Supports the ward / department lead in ensuring the clinical environment is conducive to effective learning. Identifies training needs and develop training resources for nursing staff to enable role development and to meet the needs of the service. Professional Responsibility Maintain active status on NMC register. Act always in accordance with NMC code of conduct and guiding documents, Health Care Standards Adhere to Trust Policy & Procedure. Maintain a professional portfolio. Maintain a high level of awareness of relevant research issues and trends within the specialist area of practice and in nursing generally. Take an active part in the development of nursing in the Trust via participation in professional nursing forum and shared governance initiatives. Take responsibility for personal development and education with regard to, Personal Development Plan objectives. Participate in Clinical Supervision for self and others and utilise reflective practice techniques. Provide support and development for nurses through mentorship. The post holder is responsible for ensuring the safety of patients at all times and promoting a safety culture through the effective management of risk. Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Develop a high level of safeguarding decision making, monitor and improve standards of care, working within their advanced scope of professional practice. Contribute towards a multi-professional approach in the management of patients within the specialist area, especially in relation to ongoing safeguarding needs whilst supporting discharge arrangements. To support, assist and encourage the multi-disciplinary team in resolving safeguarding concerns by the provision of support and advice and innovative practice. Leadership Be an innovative, enthusiastic role model providing guidance and advice to staff on safeguarding issues promoting an open and honest and transparent culture. Identify, develop and sustain mechanisms to support patient involvement and feedback Be a resource for health care professionals by being visible, available, and accessible for support and advice in relation to the management of patients in the speciality. Support consultations and support the development of strategies for delivering effective safeguarding care within a changing environment that improves the quality of care and health outcomes in the specialist area. Management / Operational Support the Named Nurse for Safeguarding Children and Named Midwife with the employment of effective decision making skills to address complex issues and use of effective change management skills to implement these. Support the Named Nurse for Safeguarding Children and Named Midwife with investigations of incidents / complaints when required, including detailed reports / letters to complainants. Support the Named Nurse for Safeguarding Children and Named Midwife with the Identify and development of proposals and business cases as required for future service innovation. Support the Named Nurse for Safeguarding Children and Named Midwife in the management and development of safeguarding practice / services in the acute and community clinical areas through the business planning process and service development processes. Advocate Ensure that high standards of safeguarding nursing care are given and maintained and act when standards are not being met. Involve patients and carers in the planning and delivery of care. Be the patients advocate and ambassador respecting patient confidentiality and privacy with respect for diverse cultural backgrounds and requirements. Lead the development of a patient focussed education and information giving strategy within the speciality. Recognise, prevent and diffuse potential areas of conflict and when necessary in the management of the outcome. Clinical Governance / Quality Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self Develop and influence policy making and clinical guidelines internally and externally, necessary to support the specialist nursing service. With the support from the Named Nurse Safeguarding Children and Named Midwife the post holder will participate in the development and contribute to influence internal policy making and clinical guidelines internally which are necessary to support the all paediatric and maternity services. Monitor standards of care and the improvement of care through benchmarking, Nursing Charter Audits and Clinical Audit. Support and facilitate research ensure evidence-based practice in the specialist area. Disseminate good practice and knowledge by pursuing opportunities to present work at national conferences or via publication, encourage team members likewise. Promote patient and public involvement activities in the specialist area leading to service improvement. Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights. Identify clinical issues and incidents within the Trust that reduce the quality of care within the specialist service brining any issues to the attention of the Named Nurse Safeguarding Children and Named Midwife. Take part in activities to counter these to ensure the delivery of safe and effective care. Participates in clinical audit within the specialist area supporting others to participate and ensuring agreed results are implemented. Education / Training Takes responsibility for own continuing professional development and performance, including identifying own development needs and maintain own portfolio in accordance with re-registration requirements. Participates in the supervision and the teaching of pre-post registration students, new staff members and junior medical staff. Supports the ward / department lead in ensuring the clinical environment is conducive to effective learning. Identifies training needs and develop training resources for nursing staff to enable role development and to meet the needs of the service. Professional Responsibility Maintain active status on NMC register. Act always in accordance with NMC code of conduct and guiding documents, Health Care Standards Adhere to Trust Policy & Procedure. Maintain a professional portfolio. Maintain a high level of awareness of relevant research issues and trends within the specialist area of practice and in nursing generally. Take an active part in the development of nursing in the Trust via participation in professional nursing forum and shared governance initiatives. Take responsibility for personal development and education with regard to, Personal Development Plan objectives. Participate in Clinical Supervision for self and others and utilise reflective practice techniques. Provide support and development for nurses through mentorship. The post holder is responsible for ensuring the safety of patients at all times and promoting a safety culture through the effective management of risk. Person Specification Knowledge and awareness Essential Knowledge of evidence based care Knowledge of clinical governance and risk management Good understanding of the vulnerabilities of children and young people in care or within the safeguarding arena Awareness of contextual safeguarding Awareness and knowledge of latest guidelines/best practice in relation to Looked After and safeguarding children and willingness to keep up to date Awareness and knowledge of latest Safeguarding Children research perspectives and implications for practice and willingness to keep up to date Able to demonstrate knowledge of child- care law, confidentiality and consent. Ability to demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people Able to demonstrate knowledge of local and national NHS developments and willingness to keep up to date Experience Essential Experience and ability to demonstrate working across agency boundaries Experience and ability to demonstrate teaching and assessing students, support staff and peers Able to demonstrate professional development with relevant sufficient experience of working with children and families Experience of attending multi-agency meetings including child protection and strategy meetings. Experience of working with vulnerable children / young people Desirable Experience of clinical audit and performance management or willingness to learn Experience as a safeguarding children supervisor Experience of working in a community setting Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse / Midwife/ BSC/1st degree (health related) or equivalent qualification/training and experience NMC registration Your professional knowledge acquired at degree level will be supplemented by specialist training, experience and short courses to Masters level equivalent Up to date level 3 safeguarding children training Desirable Research qualification Masters degree Management qualification Skills and Abilities Essential Teaching / assessment skills Organisation and negotiation skills Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills Leadership & high degree of motivation skills Evidence of audit and change management ability Computer literate Root Cause Analysis Ability to motivate self and other IT skills (email, internet, word processing) Ability to produce clear written reports Ability to prioritise own time and prioritise effectively Able to demonstrate ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team Ability to prioritise work demonstrating effectiveness during significant change Commitment to child- focused care Able to undertake assessment of risk Able to challenge views of members of health and other agency teams Able to work effectively with all levels of staff Desirable Be able to confidently challenge practice and support colleagues in challenging perceived views offered by other professionals. Positive and flexible approach Experience of attending complex child protection meetings. Person Specification Knowledge and awareness Essential Knowledge of evidence based care Knowledge of clinical governance and risk management Good understanding of the vulnerabilities of children and young people in care or within the safeguarding arena Awareness of contextual safeguarding Awareness and knowledge of latest guidelines/best practice in relation to Looked After and safeguarding children and willingness to keep up to date Awareness and knowledge of latest Safeguarding Children research perspectives and implications for practice and willingness to keep up to date Able to demonstrate knowledge of child- care law, confidentiality and consent. Ability to demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people Able to demonstrate knowledge of local and national NHS developments and willingness to keep up to date Experience Essential Experience and ability to demonstrate working across agency boundaries Experience and ability to demonstrate teaching and assessing students, support staff and peers Able to demonstrate professional development with relevant sufficient experience of working with children and families Experience of attending multi-agency meetings including child protection and strategy meetings. Experience of working with vulnerable children / young people Desirable Experience of clinical audit and performance management or willingness to learn Experience as a safeguarding children supervisor Experience of working in a community setting Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse / Midwife/ BSC/1st degree (health related) or equivalent qualification/training and experience NMC registration Your professional knowledge acquired at degree level will be supplemented by specialist training, experience and short courses to Masters level equivalent Up to date level 3 safeguarding children training Desirable Research qualification Masters degree Management qualification Skills and Abilities Essential Teaching / assessment skills Organisation and negotiation skills Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills Leadership & high degree of motivation skills Evidence of audit and change management ability Computer literate Root Cause Analysis Ability to motivate self and other IT skills (email, internet, word processing) Ability to produce clear written reports Ability to prioritise own time and prioritise effectively Able to demonstrate ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team Ability to prioritise work demonstrating effectiveness during significant change Commitment to child- focused care Able to undertake assessment of risk Able to challenge views of members of health and other agency teams Able to work effectively with all levels of staff Desirable Be able to confidently challenge practice and support colleagues in challenging perceived views offered by other professionals. Positive and flexible approach Experience of attending complex child protection meetings. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust Address Trust HQ and Education Centre, Pinderfields Hospital Aberford Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 4DG Employer's website https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)