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Children's Safeguarding and Liaison Nurse
Band 6
Main area: Children's Safeguarding Team Grade: Band 6 Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Cross site role, working Monday- Friday across Worthing and St. Richard's Hospitals.) Job ref: 279-6953851-JAN25 Employer:
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Site:
Worthing Hospital and St. Richard's Hospital Town:
Chichester Salary:
£37,338 - £44,962 per annum Salary period:
Yearly Closing:
11/02/2025 23:59 About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition, and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years. Our hard-working, talented, and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto, and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. Job overview
Are you a passionate advocate for children? If so, then this is the job for you. The Children’s Safeguarding Team shares that passion. We offer a Safeguarding service for children from birth to 18 years, providing guidance, supervision & training to all staff at UHSussex. Daily duties will involve managing safeguarding concerns & referrals, advocating for vulnerable children in contact with the Trust. You will collaborate with local Safeguarding Partners to ensure the best possible outcomes for these children. Main duties of the job
To communicate effectively with children and families To have responsibility for the scrutiny of all paediatric attendances to the hospital urgent care settings (Emergency Department and wards) To undertake liaison with health care professionals and partner agencies and maintain effective processes To escalate concerns in accordance with the trust and multi-agency guidance To participate in the organisation and delivery of safeguarding training for clinical and non-clinical staff across the Trust To support the Named Nurse and wider team members in issues relating to safeguarding children To foster and maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders in relation to safeguarding children Important information for applicants
Flexible Working:
If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working, please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager. DBS Checks:
As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. Skilled Worker Visa:
Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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Band 6
Main area: Children's Safeguarding Team Grade: Band 6 Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Cross site role, working Monday- Friday across Worthing and St. Richard's Hospitals.) Job ref: 279-6953851-JAN25 Employer:
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Site:
Worthing Hospital and St. Richard's Hospital Town:
Chichester Salary:
£37,338 - £44,962 per annum Salary period:
Yearly Closing:
11/02/2025 23:59 About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition, and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years. Our hard-working, talented, and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto, and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. Job overview
Are you a passionate advocate for children? If so, then this is the job for you. The Children’s Safeguarding Team shares that passion. We offer a Safeguarding service for children from birth to 18 years, providing guidance, supervision & training to all staff at UHSussex. Daily duties will involve managing safeguarding concerns & referrals, advocating for vulnerable children in contact with the Trust. You will collaborate with local Safeguarding Partners to ensure the best possible outcomes for these children. Main duties of the job
To communicate effectively with children and families To have responsibility for the scrutiny of all paediatric attendances to the hospital urgent care settings (Emergency Department and wards) To undertake liaison with health care professionals and partner agencies and maintain effective processes To escalate concerns in accordance with the trust and multi-agency guidance To participate in the organisation and delivery of safeguarding training for clinical and non-clinical staff across the Trust To support the Named Nurse and wider team members in issues relating to safeguarding children To foster and maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders in relation to safeguarding children Important information for applicants
Flexible Working:
If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working, please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager. DBS Checks:
As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. Skilled Worker Visa:
Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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