Main area: Deputy Designated Nurse for Safeguarding - All Age Integrated
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 8a
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 106-ICB-6818001-A
Employer: NHS Herefordshire & Worcestershire Integrated Care Board
Employer type: NHS
Site: Kirkham House
Town: Worcester
Salary: £53,755 - £60,504 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 21/01/2025 23:59
Job Overview
We are looking for an experienced Nurse to work within the Nursing and Quality ICB Safeguarding Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing specialist safeguarding expertise integrated across all ages. The Deputy Designated Nurse will support the team in ensuring that comprehensive and robust arrangements are in place for safeguarding in all commissioned services, including Health Providers, Primary, Community, and Independent care.
Main Duties of the Job
Reporting to the Designated Nurse for Safeguarding, the post holder will assist and where delegated, lead and support all activities necessary to ensure that organisations within the health community meet their responsibilities to safeguard and protect children, young people, and adults. This includes:
1. Deputising for the Designated Nurse in relevant partnerships and committees.
2. Producing and presenting high-quality reports to boards and committees.
3. Providing safeguarding health advice to statutory and voluntary agencies.
4. Assisting in implementing national guidelines and recommendations.
5. Ensuring effective communication and liaison within the service and with partner agencies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Professional Clinical Qualification (current UK registration)
* Evidence of ongoing training and development
* First level degree in health or related subject
* Relevant master's degree or equivalent qualification or experience
Experience
* Experience of the safeguarding agenda for both children and adults for a minimum of two years.
* Experience of managing safeguarding issues and understanding of safeguarding processes.
* Evidence of delivering training packages across organisations.
Skills, Knowledge and Competencies
* Knowledge of legislation and guidance relating to safeguarding.
* Experience in writing IMRs and reports.
* Understanding of Clinical Governance and risk management.
Please Note: In the event of exceptionally high levels of response, we reserve the right to close the post before the date stated above. Candidates will be shortlisted against the criteria outlined within the Person Specification.
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