The post holder is identified as the clinical specialist for Safeguarding Children across the Trust providing operational leadership, advanced knowledge and skills alongside provision of safeguarding advice, support and expertise. The post holder will work closely with the Associate Chief Nurse for Safeguarding, Named Professional for Safeguarding Adults, Named Midwife Safeguarding and Named Nurse for Children in Care and in partnership with Named and Designated Professionals, to ensure a consistent and coordinated approach to practice when supporting children and families in need of safeguarding intervention. The post holder will support all activities necessary to ensure that the organisation meets its responsibilities to safeguard/protect children and young people as set out in national guidance. The post holder will also manage the Safeguarding Children Team as part of the wider Think Family Safeguarding Service. The post holder will deputise for the Associate Chief Nurse for Safeguarding