The Deputy Named Safeguarding Professional is a senior member of the CYPGS Safeguarding Service, providing an operational leadership role whilst promoting and delivering on a robust culture of safe and effective practice across the organisation.
The post holder will be critical in the development and delivery of the training strategy, providing case consultation and advice to all staff, as well as actively contributing to the strategic development of the safeguarding children and adult agenda within the Trust.
The skill mix in the Safeguarding Service including Nurses, Doctors and Safeguarding Advisors are key contributors of the varying multi-disciplinary teams and will support staff to make external referrals to Children's Social Care (CSC) or Adult Social Care (ASC), or signpost to appropriate services within the child's or adult's local area, where concerns are identified or further support is required.
Main duties of the job
The Deputy Named Safeguarding Professional has a key role in terms of ensuring the service safeguards children and young people (working with the safeguarding lead) and promotes their welfare. The post holder will:
Provide specialist advice, supervision, training, and support on safeguarding issues to clinical and operational staff within the service as well as our external safeguarding partners. Assist other professionals within the service to protect children and young people at risk from harm and abuse. Identify and support children and young people and their families who need additional care as well as provide appropriate signposting or referrals to relevant organisations or agencies. Contribute to the on-going development of a robust approach, process, and procedures in how the service responds to the need of the children and young people at risk using the service, considering the requirements of national and local safeguarding initiatives. Assist in developing robust clinical governance and quality assurance systems to monitor and evaluate safeguarding practice across the service. Support the Safeguarding Lead and operational group to further develop and fully implement an agreed strategy for safeguarding training - delivering a robust and flexible training programme and monitoring uptake and effectiveness.
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
RN Children/RSCN, SCPHN (Health Visiting /School Nursing or equivalent) OR Registered Social Worker (Social Work England) Post registration education in child protection/safeguarding children module at graduate level or prepared to work towards master's Level Evidence of comprehensive and up to date Continuing Professional Development Assessing & Mentoring Qualification Completion of a Safeguarding Supervisors course.
Desirable
Recognised teaching qualification Participation on leadership programme D32/33 Assessor's Course Have completed or willing to complete a Train the Trainers Course in Safeguarding Children/Adults
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
Extensive post-qualifying experience and theoretical understanding of safeguarding children, young people and families or vulnerable adults Knowledge and understanding of child & adolescent development, parenting capacity, environmental factors, and risk & protective factors. Experience of working with complex safeguarding cases Experience of contributing to delivering, planning and evaluation of training to groups Evidence of participation in governance, including undertaking audit and review. Experience of or willingness to undertake training on sound reflective coaching/models of supervision. Knowledge of and ability to demonstrate relevant evidence-based practice and experience of utilising this in practice. Experience of collaborative inter-agency working. Evidence of supporting the learning and development of others. Demonstration of in depth knowledge and understanding of current safeguarding children legislation and guidance. Evidence of participation in the development of teaching programmes Awareness of the sensitive nature of safeguarding work including issues of equal opportunities, confidentiality, and information sharing. Experience working within multidisciplinary teams. Knowledge of Modern Slavery, Prevent and Domestic Abuse processes, including MARAC Relevant experience in senior clinical or management role/s Evidence of working as a supervisor / assessor Awareness of current adult safeguarding legislation and guidance, including the Care Act (2014), the Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act (2019) Experience of working with children or young people who are gender questioning.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
Demonstrable evidence of leading teams with a transformational change management approach to enhance the service Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency team. Ability to gather information quickly and effectively to inform decision making. Able to demonstrate a working knowledge in standard setting, quality management and benchmarking. Able to contribute to developing, delivering, and evaluating high quality learning package. Ability to manage complex situations effectively and sensitively. Able to demonstrate critical thinking skills Responsive and flexible in meeting the needs of adult learners IT skills including PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Databases Ability to remain calm and focussed under pressure, maintaining a positive and caring approach Excellent organisational skills including an ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines Articulate with highly developed communication skills, including negotiation, networking, and interpersonal skills Evidence of ability to challenge the analysis of others constructively Self-aware and reflective of own practice
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
London
WC1N 3JH
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
271-CYPGS-6959402 #J-18808-Ljbffr
The post holder will be critical in the development and delivery of the training strategy, providing case consultation and advice to all staff, as well as actively contributing to the strategic development of the safeguarding children and adult agenda within the Trust.
The skill mix in the Safeguarding Service including Nurses, Doctors and Safeguarding Advisors are key contributors of the varying multi-disciplinary teams and will support staff to make external referrals to Children's Social Care (CSC) or Adult Social Care (ASC), or signpost to appropriate services within the child's or adult's local area, where concerns are identified or further support is required.
Main duties of the job
The Deputy Named Safeguarding Professional has a key role in terms of ensuring the service safeguards children and young people (working with the safeguarding lead) and promotes their welfare. The post holder will:
Provide specialist advice, supervision, training, and support on safeguarding issues to clinical and operational staff within the service as well as our external safeguarding partners. Assist other professionals within the service to protect children and young people at risk from harm and abuse. Identify and support children and young people and their families who need additional care as well as provide appropriate signposting or referrals to relevant organisations or agencies. Contribute to the on-going development of a robust approach, process, and procedures in how the service responds to the need of the children and young people at risk using the service, considering the requirements of national and local safeguarding initiatives. Assist in developing robust clinical governance and quality assurance systems to monitor and evaluate safeguarding practice across the service. Support the Safeguarding Lead and operational group to further develop and fully implement an agreed strategy for safeguarding training - delivering a robust and flexible training programme and monitoring uptake and effectiveness.
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
RN Children/RSCN, SCPHN (Health Visiting /School Nursing or equivalent) OR Registered Social Worker (Social Work England) Post registration education in child protection/safeguarding children module at graduate level or prepared to work towards master's Level Evidence of comprehensive and up to date Continuing Professional Development Assessing & Mentoring Qualification Completion of a Safeguarding Supervisors course.
Desirable
Recognised teaching qualification Participation on leadership programme D32/33 Assessor's Course Have completed or willing to complete a Train the Trainers Course in Safeguarding Children/Adults
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
Extensive post-qualifying experience and theoretical understanding of safeguarding children, young people and families or vulnerable adults Knowledge and understanding of child & adolescent development, parenting capacity, environmental factors, and risk & protective factors. Experience of working with complex safeguarding cases Experience of contributing to delivering, planning and evaluation of training to groups Evidence of participation in governance, including undertaking audit and review. Experience of or willingness to undertake training on sound reflective coaching/models of supervision. Knowledge of and ability to demonstrate relevant evidence-based practice and experience of utilising this in practice. Experience of collaborative inter-agency working. Evidence of supporting the learning and development of others. Demonstration of in depth knowledge and understanding of current safeguarding children legislation and guidance. Evidence of participation in the development of teaching programmes Awareness of the sensitive nature of safeguarding work including issues of equal opportunities, confidentiality, and information sharing. Experience working within multidisciplinary teams. Knowledge of Modern Slavery, Prevent and Domestic Abuse processes, including MARAC Relevant experience in senior clinical or management role/s Evidence of working as a supervisor / assessor Awareness of current adult safeguarding legislation and guidance, including the Care Act (2014), the Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act (2019) Experience of working with children or young people who are gender questioning.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
Demonstrable evidence of leading teams with a transformational change management approach to enhance the service Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency team. Ability to gather information quickly and effectively to inform decision making. Able to demonstrate a working knowledge in standard setting, quality management and benchmarking. Able to contribute to developing, delivering, and evaluating high quality learning package. Ability to manage complex situations effectively and sensitively. Able to demonstrate critical thinking skills Responsive and flexible in meeting the needs of adult learners IT skills including PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Databases Ability to remain calm and focussed under pressure, maintaining a positive and caring approach Excellent organisational skills including an ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines Articulate with highly developed communication skills, including negotiation, networking, and interpersonal skills Evidence of ability to challenge the analysis of others constructively Self-aware and reflective of own practice
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
London
WC1N 3JH
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
271-CYPGS-6959402 #J-18808-Ljbffr
