Job summary University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for detailed job description of the role. Main duties of the job We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic safeguarding professional to join our friendly and welcoming Corporate Safeguarding Team based at University Hospitals Southampton as a Maternity Safeguarding Practitioner for 22.5 hours per week. The potential candidate will have good experience working with families in the antenatal, postnatal and neonatal periods and have an understanding and experience of safeguarding and child protection in this group of families. About us As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted. This post is offered as 22.5 hours. Date posted 08 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pa or pa pro rata Contract Secondment Working pattern Part-time Reference number 188-THQ2031124 Job locations Southampton General Hospital Tremona Road Southampton SO16 6YD Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will work as a member of the Safeguarding Team to support the delivery of services to staff involved in the safeguarding of unborn babies, children and families, including supporting liaison between hospital and community services to ensure a safe and appropriate plan of care is made. You will make strong links with voluntary and statutory agencies to provide support on matters related to safeguarding in the maternity and neonatal settings, including the community and family homes.UHS Maternity Services is a large tertiary provider of the most complex maternity services including high risk maternal and fetal medicine. We are the tertiary unit for complex neonatal care including surgical patients. We believe in providing opportunities and training for staff to develop including leadership development and academic programmes for those wishing to further extend their potential. We believe in investing in our staff and understand that staff satisfaction is inextricably linked to the experience women and families have in our maternity service.This is an exciting opportunity to join the Corporate Safeguarding Service and develop your skills and expertise in supporting families throughout pregnancy and beyond. Good understanding of safeguarding in relation to Unborn Babies.Good understanding of legislation in relation to Safeguarding ChildrenGood understanding of legislation in relation to Safeguarding AdultsAbility to engage with a wide range of stakeholdersConfident in delivering training and supervision to a range of participants. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will work as a member of the Safeguarding Team to support the delivery of services to staff involved in the safeguarding of unborn babies, children and families, including supporting liaison between hospital and community services to ensure a safe and appropriate plan of care is made. You will make strong links with voluntary and statutory agencies to provide support on matters related to safeguarding in the maternity and neonatal settings, including the community and family homes.UHS Maternity Services is a large tertiary provider of the most complex maternity services including high risk maternal and fetal medicine. We are the tertiary unit for complex neonatal care including surgical patients. We believe in providing opportunities and training for staff to develop including leadership development and academic programmes for those wishing to further extend their potential. We believe in investing in our staff and understand that staff satisfaction is inextricably linked to the experience women and families have in our maternity service.This is an exciting opportunity to join the Corporate Safeguarding Service and develop your skills and expertise in supporting families throughout pregnancy and beyond. Good understanding of safeguarding in relation to Unborn Babies.Good understanding of legislation in relation to Safeguarding ChildrenGood understanding of legislation in relation to Safeguarding AdultsAbility to engage with a wide range of stakeholdersConfident in delivering training and supervision to a range of participants. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Midwife / Nurse on relevant part of the NMC Register or registered Social Worker or Allied Health Professional Diploma or degree in midwifery / nursing or UK recognised qualification in social work e.g. BA Social work, CQSW, Diploma in Social Work or an Allied Health Professional qualification registered with the HCPC Level 3 safeguarding knowledge and experience Essential Previous experience working with families with safeguarding concerns in the antenatal or postnatal period or with neonates Desirable Competent clinical skills and knowledge across all areas of midwifery / neonatal practice Values and behaviours Essential Patients First Always Improving Working Together Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Midwife / Nurse on relevant part of the NMC Register or registered Social Worker or Allied Health Professional Diploma or degree in midwifery / nursing or UK recognised qualification in social work e.g. BA Social work, CQSW, Diploma in Social Work or an Allied Health Professional qualification registered with the HCPC Level 3 safeguarding knowledge and experience Essential Previous experience working with families with safeguarding concerns in the antenatal or postnatal period or with neonates Desirable Competent clinical skills and knowledge across all areas of midwifery / neonatal practice Values and behaviours Essential Patients First Always Improving Working Together 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 University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust Address Southampton General Hospital Tremona Road Southampton SO16 6YD Employer's website https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)