The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
To take the professional lead and undertake the role of the Named Nurse for Child Protection for the Trust in accordance with Department of Health guidance, 'Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023', Laming Enquiry and the National Service Framework for children and relevant national recommendations/guidelines. To work in collaboration with the Trust's Joint Named Doctors for Child Protection, The Named Midwife, Named Nurse for Safeguarding Adults and the Designated Nurse and Doctor, and the local Named Nurse network in promoting high standards of professional practice within the Trust in safeguarding children. To advise and co-ordinate policy development and implementation, identify and facilitate child protection training needs for the Trust in accordance with the local child protection strategy, service objectives and intercollegiate guidance. To act as a resource of specialist knowledge and expertise providing supervision and support to multi-professional staff in relation to all Child Protection issues. To provide professional and strategic leadership for the Trust in Child Protection. To monitor, audit and evaluate multi-professional child protection practice. Main duties of the job
Responsibilities and key result areas to include: Vision, Strategy and Business development
Be a source of expert advice to all health professionals, managers and staff who deal with child protection and promote collaborative working internally and across agencies ensuring that all staff are aware of their roles and responsibilities. Take a lead role in partnership with the Joint Named Doctors for Child Protection issues for policy development, implementation and practices within the Trust and raise awareness across all staff groups within the Trust. Work with named professionals within the Hillingdon Health Economy in order that clear lines of communication are established between hospitals, Hillingdon Community Health and associated agencies, thereby facilitating robust partnership working. Ensure a Governance Framework for the development, implementation and evaluation of standards of practice for safeguarding children is in place. To be an active and core member of the Trust Joint Safeguarding Committee, Children and Young Persons Board and a highly visible senior nurse. Be the Trust lead in external serious case reviews and conduct child protection internal case reviews, where indicated, ensuring recommendations are incorporated into changes in practice in line with Trust risk management strategy.
Leadership, Culture and Values and People
Initiate, develop and review policies in partnership with other agencies to promote best practice and safe ways of working within related healthcare settings. Ensure the rights of children in child protection cases are upheld and that their voices are heard. Line manage the Safeguarding Children Advisor, Paediatric Liaison Specialist for safeguarding children and the A&E safeguarding administrator, delegating appropriate roles and responsibilities commensurate the post holders capability and scope of practice. Set objectives, provide development opportunities and appraise performance in line with Trust policies. Offer clinical supervision, advice and support to staff working with children where abuse is suspected or proven to enable personal growth and reflection. Produce a quarterly report for joint safeguarding committee and present to other boards and committees as required. Assist with the compilation of the Trusts Annual Safeguarding Report.
Governance, Quality and Performance
Act as a role model, lead by example through practice with a positive attitude and presentation. To act as a resource within THH concerning current development within the service, taking forward initiatives to share best practice, acting as a clinical role model within the team by demonstrating high levels of clinical practice. Take responsibility for own continuous professional development, maintaining a sound level of professional knowledge and competence in line with your Personal Development Plan agreed at annual appraisal. Ensure attendance at all required (mandatory) training.
Communication and Partnership Working
The post is required to work across multiple agencies and with a variety of professionals and is therefore expected to have exceptional communication skills. This is a requirement for the post as the individual will need to be able to communicate both complex and sensitive information to staff who may not have this detailed understanding. Liaise on a regular basis with appropriate colleagues, including the Designated Nurse, Named Midwife and appropriate colleagues within Maternity, Head of Safeguarding and Executive Safeguarding Lead for Child Protection.
Person Specification
RN/ RSCN/ RM/ RNLD/community public health nurse (HV/SN) Current NMC registration and evidence of continual professional development Experience of working with children/child protection An understanding of how collaborative working with health and social care providers and the voluntary sector enhances the client experience SCPHN Safeguarding supervision qualification/experience/holds or working toward Master's degree Teaching qualification/experience Demonstrate and understanding of public health principles and current issues relating to the 0-19 age group Understanding of the complexity and implications of Child protection policy and procedures, and the roles of the various agencies involved in child protection 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.
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To take the professional lead and undertake the role of the Named Nurse for Child Protection for the Trust in accordance with Department of Health guidance, 'Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023', Laming Enquiry and the National Service Framework for children and relevant national recommendations/guidelines. To work in collaboration with the Trust's Joint Named Doctors for Child Protection, The Named Midwife, Named Nurse for Safeguarding Adults and the Designated Nurse and Doctor, and the local Named Nurse network in promoting high standards of professional practice within the Trust in safeguarding children. To advise and co-ordinate policy development and implementation, identify and facilitate child protection training needs for the Trust in accordance with the local child protection strategy, service objectives and intercollegiate guidance. To act as a resource of specialist knowledge and expertise providing supervision and support to multi-professional staff in relation to all Child Protection issues. To provide professional and strategic leadership for the Trust in Child Protection. To monitor, audit and evaluate multi-professional child protection practice. Main duties of the job
Responsibilities and key result areas to include: Vision, Strategy and Business development
Be a source of expert advice to all health professionals, managers and staff who deal with child protection and promote collaborative working internally and across agencies ensuring that all staff are aware of their roles and responsibilities. Take a lead role in partnership with the Joint Named Doctors for Child Protection issues for policy development, implementation and practices within the Trust and raise awareness across all staff groups within the Trust. Work with named professionals within the Hillingdon Health Economy in order that clear lines of communication are established between hospitals, Hillingdon Community Health and associated agencies, thereby facilitating robust partnership working. Ensure a Governance Framework for the development, implementation and evaluation of standards of practice for safeguarding children is in place. To be an active and core member of the Trust Joint Safeguarding Committee, Children and Young Persons Board and a highly visible senior nurse. Be the Trust lead in external serious case reviews and conduct child protection internal case reviews, where indicated, ensuring recommendations are incorporated into changes in practice in line with Trust risk management strategy.
Leadership, Culture and Values and People
Initiate, develop and review policies in partnership with other agencies to promote best practice and safe ways of working within related healthcare settings. Ensure the rights of children in child protection cases are upheld and that their voices are heard. Line manage the Safeguarding Children Advisor, Paediatric Liaison Specialist for safeguarding children and the A&E safeguarding administrator, delegating appropriate roles and responsibilities commensurate the post holders capability and scope of practice. Set objectives, provide development opportunities and appraise performance in line with Trust policies. Offer clinical supervision, advice and support to staff working with children where abuse is suspected or proven to enable personal growth and reflection. Produce a quarterly report for joint safeguarding committee and present to other boards and committees as required. Assist with the compilation of the Trusts Annual Safeguarding Report.
Governance, Quality and Performance
Act as a role model, lead by example through practice with a positive attitude and presentation. To act as a resource within THH concerning current development within the service, taking forward initiatives to share best practice, acting as a clinical role model within the team by demonstrating high levels of clinical practice. Take responsibility for own continuous professional development, maintaining a sound level of professional knowledge and competence in line with your Personal Development Plan agreed at annual appraisal. Ensure attendance at all required (mandatory) training.
Communication and Partnership Working
The post is required to work across multiple agencies and with a variety of professionals and is therefore expected to have exceptional communication skills. This is a requirement for the post as the individual will need to be able to communicate both complex and sensitive information to staff who may not have this detailed understanding. Liaise on a regular basis with appropriate colleagues, including the Designated Nurse, Named Midwife and appropriate colleagues within Maternity, Head of Safeguarding and Executive Safeguarding Lead for Child Protection.
Person Specification
RN/ RSCN/ RM/ RNLD/community public health nurse (HV/SN) Current NMC registration and evidence of continual professional development Experience of working with children/child protection An understanding of how collaborative working with health and social care providers and the voluntary sector enhances the client experience SCPHN Safeguarding supervision qualification/experience/holds or working toward Master's degree Teaching qualification/experience Demonstrate and understanding of public health principles and current issues relating to the 0-19 age group Understanding of the complexity and implications of Child protection policy and procedures, and the roles of the various agencies involved in child protection 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.
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