The successful practitioners will be supported in their role by the wider safeguarding team and there will be opportunity to lead on areas of work /specialist interest in safeguarding and undertake professional studies to aid development. The role is varied and will include: Providing expert advice and support on all aspects of Safeguarding to all clinical areas, departments and employees of Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust. Providing advice (direct and indirect) to colleagues on the assessment, treatment and clinical services for all aspects of Safeguarding. Providing appropriate professional advice on Safeguarding concerns including within the wider context of child health and social care and contributing to the strategic and ongoing planning of Childrens Services within Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust. Directly supervise staff in accordance with the Walsall Healthcare NHS Safeguarding Supervision Policy, and ensure that whilst working within a cascade model, supervision is robustly monitored to ensure access for staff; additionally ensure quarterly reports are provided to the Lead Nurse. Working in partnership with the Designated Nurse and Doctor and with the Trusts Lead Nurse and Named Doctor for Safeguarding in promoting the safeguarding agenda within Walsall. Providing support and advice to any member of staff who is requested to engage in legal proceedings. Encouraging and facilitating a culture that involves and empowers staff, stimulating innovation and active participation in shaping service developments for the delivery of patient care. Ensuring the Trusts aims and objectives are maintained, engaging when required in groups, forums, meetings as delegated by the Head Nurse for Safeguarding; deputising as necessary in strategic meetings. Providing cross-cover and support across the Safeguarding Service in line with the post-holders professional accountability and expertise. Ensuring that all data is being monitored in respect of requirements of the Trust Safeguarding Annual Report; provide assurance that systems are robust and that reports can be provided as requested. Ensure that oversight of the Administrative Team exists. Ensuring that Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust has a training strategy in line with the Intercollegiate Document and local expectations. The post holder will also be required to deliver safeguarding children training. Ensuring there are robust and up to date local policies and guidelines are available throughout Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust. Participating internal serious incidents and child safeguarding practice reviews processes as required. Ensuring dissemination of information post internal serious incidents and child safeguarding practice reviews and application of learning. Assess the safeguarding risks involved in cases/ situations and ensure utilisation of practices and protocols to minimise those risks Monitoring safeguarding performance or individuals/ teams and with the support of the Lead Nurse to take appropriate actions when standards fall below expected levels. Act as a visible role model, adhering to expected standards of behaviour, promoting a supportive ethos to empower staff to contribute to the delivery of high quality person-centred care Lead by example, developing self and other staff and influencing the way care is provided in a manner that is innovative, open and responds to individual needs in line with the NHS Duty of Candour. Please refer to the Job Description for more information