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.