Job overview
We are excited to advertise this brand new post supporting the Sunrise Hub - North East London Child Sexual Abuse Clinic. Based at the Royal London Hospital, the post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team including paediatricians, social workers and play specialists, to deliver care and support to children referred to or attending the clinic setting.
The post holder will be responsible for supporting children, young people and their families, before, during and following health assessments where there are concerns regarding possible sexual harm.
Working with the wider multi-disciplinary team, this will involve, on a case-by-case basis, helping to form a care plan that ensures that each child receives the right support at the right time. The post holder will also provide immediate support to children and parents/carers whilst the care package is being assembled including in some cases longer-term support within the health and/or criminal justice systems.
The post holder will assist in building capacity with partner services around their knowledge of The Sunrise hub in child sexual assault cases as well as identifying gaps in Local Services as outlined above. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that there are up to date information packs and resources available for children, parents/carers.
For further information please contact Dr Sarah Boutros, Clinical Lead, or Jo Conroy, General Manager,
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for supporting children, young people and their families, before, during and following health assessments where there are concerns regarding possible sexual harm.
Working with the wider multi-disciplinary team, this will involve, on a case-by-case basis, helping to form a care plan that ensures that each child receives the right support at the right time. The post holder will also provide immediate support to children and parents/carers whilst the care package is being assembled including in some cases longer-term support within the health and/or criminal justice systems.
The post holder will support the health team during health assessments and may offer follow-up provision for some children and young people.
The post holder will assist in building capacity with key partner services around their knowledge of The Sunrise hub in child sexual assault cases as well as identifying gaps in Local Services as outlined above. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that there are up to date information packs and resources available for children, parents and carers.
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Relevant 1st degree or equivalent
2. This may be in nursing, social work, psychology or other
Experience
Essential criteria
3. Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams.
4. Experience of working with complex children and young people.
5. Experience of building relationships with partner services and other professionals
Desirable criteria
6. Experience of working with children impacted by sexual abuse
7. Experience of being involved in clinical audit and evaluation
Knowledge
Essential criteria
8. Understanding of the role of the Health and wellbeing advisor for CYP and families
9. Understanding of clinical governance
10. Understanding of differing communication techniques to aid effective communication with different audiences.
11. Knowledge of legislation in respect of safeguarding children and young people
Desirable criteria
12. Knowledge of issues affecting child victims of sexual assault
Skills
Essential criteria
13. Excellent verbal and written communication
14. Excellent interpersonal skills
15. Organisational skills – able to incorporate priorities and work to deadlines when required
16. Able to manage own workload and working autonomously but knowing when to seek support and supervision when this is necessary
17. Able to engage with and advocate for children, and support their carers
18. Able to negotiate and work collaboratively with a wide variety of different professions
19. Able to research and map services and produce meaningful up-to-date pathways
20. Willingness and ability to develop specialist knowledge in issues relating to child sexual abuse and trauma informed practice
21. Able to work with a racially and culturally diverse community
Desirable criteria
22. Presentation and teaching skills
23. IT literate including use of Microsoft word and Microsoft PowerPoint
24. Ability to motivate, inspire and support practitioners in changing practice
25. Problem solving skills
Other
Essential criteria
26. Alignment with Barts Health WeCare values