An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Integrated Safeguarding Team for a part-time position as Lead Nurse for Safeguarding and Mental Health. This post will be a permanent 18.75-hour post. We are looking for a dynamic, motivated Registered Practitioner with a passion and understanding of safeguarding practice and the mental health agenda. The post will allow the successful applicant to work across the Acute Trust and Community to provide expert advice and support to all staff in their safeguarding responsibilities. It is an opportunity to work with partner agencies and contribute to the team's work with the Rotherham Safeguarding Board. Furthermore, you will be pivotal in supporting a continuous improvement approach to mental health practice across the Trust. The post holder will be based at the Rotherham Hospital site. All enquiries should be directed to Lindsay Hood Tel 01709 424233. Interviews will be held on 10th February 2025.
Main duties of the job
The integrated Safeguarding team is made up of Named and Lead Nurses for adults and children, Paediatric Liaison, Child Death Lead Nurse, and the Learning Disability Team. The post holder will support the team in continuing to progress the safeguarding and mental health agenda within TRFT, including promoting the Think Family principles when contributing to the improvement of safeguarding systems and processes. You will create positive professional links with health, social, and voluntary sector services to support coordinated care of adults at risk of harm. The post holder will support the development of policies, procedures, and guidance and deliver training and supervision across the Trust. You will provide expert support and advice when required. The successful candidate will have experience of working with families where safeguarding concerns have been identified, this will include skills in risk management. You will have a good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and its application in practice and should be able to work in complex and challenging environments. You will have the skills and experience to be able to work autonomously when required. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to develop their skills and competencies in safeguarding working in a busy Trust that covers both acute and community services. The post holder will be based at the Rotherham Hospital site.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. As a Trust, we are on a journey to excellence, and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall. But don’t just take our word for it; each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day, and we are proud of the improvements we are making.
All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trust's values of Ambitious, Caring, and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
Current registration with HCPC or NMC
Knowledge
Essential
Demonstrate wide knowledge of current issues and legislation within the broad agenda of mental health, safeguarding, domestic abuse, Mental Capacity, and Deprivation of Liberty safeguards Understand the Think Family approach used within TRFT Knowledge and experience of implementing evidence-based practice Knowledge and experience of quality and governance systems Policies, practices, and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements, and directions that relate to measuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care A good understanding of the changing NHS environment
Qualifications
Essential
First degree in health-related subject such as nursing or allied health profession Mental Health qualification or experience Evidence of clinical expertise and knowledge to Postgraduate Diploma level developed through appropriate CPD and experience Experience of developing and delivering training Completed post-registration training in relevant field (e.g. MHA, MCA, DOLS, Law, Domestic Abuse)
Desirable
Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Health related Masters Level in relevant subject
Experience
Essential
Experience of multiagency working with a variety of stakeholders in relation to the management of complex situations related to safeguarding, mental health, or mental capacity Experience of working with a variety of stakeholders on complex situations related to Mental health or safeguarding
Desirable
Experience related to mental health practice
Employer details
Employer name
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust Moorgate Road Rotherham South Yorkshire S60 2UD
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
C9165-24-11-076
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Main duties of the job
The integrated Safeguarding team is made up of Named and Lead Nurses for adults and children, Paediatric Liaison, Child Death Lead Nurse, and the Learning Disability Team. The post holder will support the team in continuing to progress the safeguarding and mental health agenda within TRFT, including promoting the Think Family principles when contributing to the improvement of safeguarding systems and processes. You will create positive professional links with health, social, and voluntary sector services to support coordinated care of adults at risk of harm. The post holder will support the development of policies, procedures, and guidance and deliver training and supervision across the Trust. You will provide expert support and advice when required. The successful candidate will have experience of working with families where safeguarding concerns have been identified, this will include skills in risk management. You will have a good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and its application in practice and should be able to work in complex and challenging environments. You will have the skills and experience to be able to work autonomously when required. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to develop their skills and competencies in safeguarding working in a busy Trust that covers both acute and community services. The post holder will be based at the Rotherham Hospital site.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. As a Trust, we are on a journey to excellence, and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall. But don’t just take our word for it; each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day, and we are proud of the improvements we are making.
All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trust's values of Ambitious, Caring, and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
Current registration with HCPC or NMC
Knowledge
Essential
Demonstrate wide knowledge of current issues and legislation within the broad agenda of mental health, safeguarding, domestic abuse, Mental Capacity, and Deprivation of Liberty safeguards Understand the Think Family approach used within TRFT Knowledge and experience of implementing evidence-based practice Knowledge and experience of quality and governance systems Policies, practices, and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements, and directions that relate to measuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care A good understanding of the changing NHS environment
Qualifications
Essential
First degree in health-related subject such as nursing or allied health profession Mental Health qualification or experience Evidence of clinical expertise and knowledge to Postgraduate Diploma level developed through appropriate CPD and experience Experience of developing and delivering training Completed post-registration training in relevant field (e.g. MHA, MCA, DOLS, Law, Domestic Abuse)
Desirable
Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Health related Masters Level in relevant subject
Experience
Essential
Experience of multiagency working with a variety of stakeholders in relation to the management of complex situations related to safeguarding, mental health, or mental capacity Experience of working with a variety of stakeholders on complex situations related to Mental health or safeguarding
Desirable
Experience related to mental health practice
Employer details
Employer name
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust Moorgate Road Rotherham South Yorkshire S60 2UD
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
C9165-24-11-076
#J-18808-Ljbffr
