Job summary Whitby Coast and Moors Primary Care Network are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and compassionate Safeguarding Coordinator. Our PCN is setting up a new multidisciplinary holistic care team to provide dedicated support and care for patients with complex needs. You will have the opportunity to share in the development of this new team which will focus on health, wellbeing and independence. You will need to have clarity of professional identity and be comfortable working with a degree of uncertainty as new services are tested and developed. If you are excited by the chance to work in a brand new team designed to make a real difference to patients' lives, and based in a beautiful area, please consider this role. Main duties of the job The role of Safeguarding Coordinator is a new role within Whitby Coast and Moors PCN. It is envisaged the post holder will work closely with all PCN member practices to coordinate safeguarding work and create a safeguarding hub. About us Whitby Coast and Moors PCN comprises 4 GP practices in Whitby and the surrounding area. Our member practices are Whitby Group Practice, Esk Valley Medical Practice, Staithes Surgery and Sleights and Sandsend Medical Practice. Our population faces particular challenges relating to higher than average chronic disease, coastal deprivation and rural isolation. As a forward-thinking PCN we are open to exploring new ways of working together and see the development of our new team as a fantastic opportunity to improve the health of our population and make a real difference to our patients' lives. Our well-run practices are located in a stunningly beautiful area where staff turnover rates are low. We are proud to achieve consistently high feedback from our patients. We welcome any informal enquiries and visits relating to this exciting new role. Date posted 07 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £13,000 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 18 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number W0007-25-0000 Job locations Whitby Group Practice Rievaulx Road Whitby North Yorkshire YO21 1SD Danby Surgery Briar Hill Whitby North Yorkshire YO21 2PA Churchfield Surgery Iburndale Lane Sleights Whitby North Yorkshire YO22 5DP Whitby Hospital Springhill Whitby North Yorkshire YO21 1DP Staithes Surgery Seaton Crescent Staithes Saltburn-by-the-sea Cleveland TS13 5AY Job description Job responsibilities Responsibilities Work with GPs to prepare safeguarding reports as requested from social workers ensuring the relevant consent is obtained Prepare updates for child protection plan meetings, reply to invites and where appropriate attend these meeting (healthcare professionals only) Work with GPs to prepare reports for MARACs and if appropriate attend MARAC meetings (healthcare professional only.) Support and advise clinicians on safeguarding referrals Occasionally discuss patients (where appropriate) with social services. Develop a safeguarding hub for use by all clinicians across the PCN with resources to support referrals, contact information, training links To work with the lead safeguarding GP for each practice to ensure that each practice's safeguarding policies are up to date and fit for purpose. Ensure that practice staff are up to date with their safeguarding training. Liaison with patients/families regarding any outstanding health issues raised through safeguarding conferences o E.g. liaising with parents to book appointments for a childs health needs such as vaccinations or health reviews when a child is on a child protection plan Maintain up to date registers/ coding of children on child protection plans and Looked After Children Attend training courses organised by the Integrated Care Board for safeguarding coordinators. Essential Skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent organisational skills Good IT skills and ideally experience of using the clinical information systems EMIS and System One. The coordinator will be required to have or obtain once in post level 3 safeguarding qualifications for healthcare professionals or level 2 safeguarding qualifications for non healthcare professionals. Desirable Skills Experience of working in safeguarding. Experience of working in healthcare Job description Job responsibilities Responsibilities Work with GPs to prepare safeguarding reports as requested from social workers ensuring the relevant consent is obtained Prepare updates for child protection plan meetings, reply to invites and where appropriate attend these meeting (healthcare professionals only) Work with GPs to prepare reports for MARACs and if appropriate attend MARAC meetings (healthcare professional only.) Support and advise clinicians on safeguarding referrals Occasionally discuss patients (where appropriate) with social services. Develop a safeguarding hub for use by all clinicians across the PCN with resources to support referrals, contact information, training links To work with the lead safeguarding GP for each practice to ensure that each practice's safeguarding policies are up to date and fit for purpose. Ensure that practice staff are up to date with their safeguarding training. Liaison with patients/families regarding any outstanding health issues raised through safeguarding conferences o E.g. liaising with parents to book appointments for a childs health needs such as vaccinations or health reviews when a child is on a child protection plan Maintain up to date registers/ coding of children on child protection plans and Looked After Children Attend training courses organised by the Integrated Care Board for safeguarding coordinators. Essential Skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent organisational skills Good IT skills and ideally experience of using the clinical information systems EMIS and System One. The coordinator will be required to have or obtain once in post level 3 safeguarding qualifications for healthcare professionals or level 2 safeguarding qualifications for non healthcare professionals. Desirable Skills Experience of working in safeguarding. Experience of working in healthcare Person Specification Qualifications Essential The coordinator will be required to have or obtain once in post level 3 safeguarding qualifications for healthcare professionals or level 2 safeguarding qualifications for non healthcare professionals. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent organisational skills Good IT skills Ideally experience of using the clinical information systems such as System One or EMIS. Excellent team working experience Ability to work well as an individual and within a team Ability to adapt and respond to change Ability to work across different sites and locations Desirable Experience of working in safeguarding. Experience of working in healthcare Person Specification Qualifications Essential The coordinator will be required to have or obtain once in post level 3 safeguarding qualifications for healthcare professionals or level 2 safeguarding qualifications for non healthcare professionals. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent organisational skills Good IT skills Ideally experience of using the clinical information systems such as System One or EMIS. Excellent team working experience Ability to work well as an individual and within a team Ability to adapt and respond to change Ability to work across different sites and locations Desirable Experience of working in safeguarding. Experience of working in healthcare 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. Employer details Employer name Whitby Coast and Moors PCN Address Whitby Group Practice Rievaulx Road Whitby North Yorkshire YO21 1SD Employer's website https://whitbygrouppractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)