# BHSCT Senior Practitioner Band 7 > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/bhsct-senior-practitioner-band-7/c551e137-dee9-4e33-86ea-31f0691c8b43 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/bhsct-senior-practitioner-band-7/c551e137-dee9-4e33-86ea-31f0691c8b43.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Belfast Health and Social Care Trust - **Location:** Royal Victoria Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Practitioner - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £47,810 - £54,710 - **Contract type:** To create a waiting list - **Closing date:** 2026-10-14T15:30:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-30T15:25:45.396Z - **Source information URL:** https://jobs.hscni.net/Job/49424/bhsct-senior-practitioner-band-7 - **Application URL:** https://jobs-app.hscni.net/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?PARAM=cG9zdF9pbnN0X2d1aWQ9MDA1MDU2OTNGMzJDMUZFMUFGOUIyM0FDRjRENTY3QTgmY2FuZF90eXBlPWU%3d - **Employer website:** https://belfasttrust.hscni.net ## Job Content ### Job details - Branch: Belfast HSCT - Location: Belfast HSCT - Directorate: Children's Community Services - Salary: Band 7 (£47,810 - £54,710) - Contract Type: To create a waiting list - Opening Date: 30/09/26 - Closes: Wed, 14 October 2026 @ 4:30 PM - Interview Dates: To Be Confirmed ### Notes We accept online applications only. A waiting list may be created for similar posts that may arise while the waiting list is live, this may include temporary or part-time posts. This will be managed in line with the updated HSC waiting list principles effective from 1 April 2026. Where a part-time waiting list is required, one part-time waiting list will be created- regardless of any specific hours advertised, this waiting list will cover all future vacancies where part-time posts arise. A part-time post is defined as any post that has less than 37.5 hours per week. Please remember to save or print a copy of the job description before submitting your application, as it will not be accessible afterwards. Flexible Working We welcome flexible working requests from day one. All HSC organisations offer a range of flexible working options. The options available for this post will depend on the requirements of the role. Find out more about flexible working options on our website. ### JOB DESCRIPTION POST: Senior Practitioner LOCATION: Belfast Trust BAND: 7 REPORTS TO: Senior Social Worker RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Social Work Children's Community Services Directorate Job Summary / Main Purpose The Senior Practitioner will be primarily responsible for the direct provision of quality social work services to children and families. The post holder will normally work as a member of a social work team in a specific location or across a number of social work teams in different locations and under direction will be responsible for the management of a caseload. The Senior Practitioner remit will require the exercise of enhanced responsibilities in relation to the case management process and/or involve the discharge of statutory duties in respect of children in need. Such responsibilities will include the ability to demonstrate enhanced levels of practice, competence/skills in areas such as direct practice with children and families, multi-agency working, user and carer involvement, knowledge of organisational systems and processes and the wider social policy context. The post holder will be expected to provide support and advice to other team members. The Senior Practitioner will also be expected to attend to their professional development through training, supervision and learning. Main Duties / Responsibilities For each of the following, the postholder will; Direct practice with children and families Engage in direct practice with children and families including, where appropriate, co-working with other practitioners. Undertake specific roles in discharging statutory responsibilities and implementing policies and procedures including a range of court related tasks. Participate in Child Protection and Looked After Children processes. Engage with service users and carers to promote participation. Facilitation, consultation and practice development Provide support and advice to others in relation to their practice and professional development and may include mentoring staff undertaking assessed year in employment and Social Work Assistants. Access and participate in, as appropriate, research and other developmental activity relevant to improving standards of practice. Participate in the development of evidence based practice within the Child Care Programme. Contribute to the learning and development of students and others as required. Promote high standards of Social Work practice. Governance and reporting responsibility Liaise with relevant statutory, voluntary and independent sector organisations. Maintain clear records of work undertaken. Participate in professional supervision process with Team Leader. Contribute to the development and delivery of the Trust's governance framework, audit schedules and quality and service improvements agenda. Contribute to reviews of Trust policies and procedures relating to services to children and families. Contribute to needs assessment and service development. Continuous professional development Maintain a high level of professional self-development through training, supervision, learning and research. ### General Responsibilities Employees of the Trust are required to promote and support the mission and vision of the service for which they are responsible and: At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner. The post holder will promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency. The post holder will ensure that they take all concerns raised with them seriously and act in accordance with Belfast Trust's Whistleblowing Policy and their professional code of conduct, where applicable. Demonstrate their commitment by their regular attendance and the efficient completion of all tasks allocated to them. Comply with the Trust's Smoke Free Policy. Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with the Health and Safety Policies and Statutory Regulations. Adhere to Equality and Good Relations duties throughout the course of their employment. Ensure the ongoing confidence of the public in-service provision. Maintain high standards of personal accountability. Comply with the HPSS Code of Conduct. Information Governance All employees of Belfast Health & Social Care Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, including patient/client, corporate and administrative records whether paper based or electronic and also including e-mails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environment Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant and to comply with the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust policies on Information Governance including for example the ICT Security Policy, Data Protection Policy and Records Management Policy and to seek advice if in doubt. For further information on how we use your personal data within HR, please refer to the Privacy Notice available on the HUB or Your HR Environmental Cleaning Strategy The Trusts Environmental Cleaning Strategy recognizes the key principle that "Cleanliness matters is everyone's responsibility, not just the cleaners" Whilst there are staff employed who are responsible for cleaning services, all Trust staff have a responsibility to ensure a clean, comfortable, safe environment for patients, clients, residents, visitors, staff and members of the general public. Infection Prevention and Control The Belfast Trust is committed to reducing Healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) and all staff have a part to play in making this happen. Staff must comply with all policies in relation to Infection Prevention and Control and with ongoing reduction strategies. Standard Infection Prevention and Control Precautions must be used at all times to ensure the safety of patients and staff. This includes:- Cleaning hands either with soap and water or a hand sanitiser at the appropriate times (WHO '5 moments'); Using the correct '7 step' hand hygiene technique; Being 'bare below the elbows' when in a clinical environment; Following Trust policies and the Regional Infection Control Manual (found on intranet); Wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); Ensuring correct handling and disposal of waste (including sharps) and laundry; Ensuring all medical devices (equipment) are decontaminated appropriately i.e. cleaned, disinfected and/or sterilised; Ensuring compliance with High Impact Interventions. Personal Public Involvement Staff members are expected to involve patients, clients, carers and the wider community were relevant, in developing, planning and delivering our services in a meaningful and effective way, as part of the Trust's ongoing commitment to Personal Public Involvement (PPI). Please use the link below to access the PPI standards leaflet for further information. http://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/PPI_leaflet.pdf Clause: This job description is not meant to be definitive and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. ### PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION Senior Practitioner Band 7 Current registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council on the social work part of the register. OR Have Current Registration with one of the Social Care Regulatory Bodies in England, Scotland or Wales and be eligible to register with NISCC. In these circumstances applicants must be able to demonstrate at interview they will be in a position to register with NISCC should they be offered a post with the Trust by providing evidence of their current Registration. Before taking up appointment, applicants must have secured Registration with NISCC on the Social Work Part of the Register. A minimum of 3 years' post qualifying experience, gained in working with families and children*, by end of July 2026. And Interview 3. A current full driving licence valid in the UK and access to a car. This criterion will be waived in the case of an applicant whose disability prohibits driving but who is able to organise suitable alternative arrangements.Shortlisting by Application Form And 4. Having achieved or giving a commitment to achieve an award in social work within the NI PQ Framework and linked to the service area, within three years of appointment to the post. 5. Knowledge of legislation, policy, procedures and current issues in Family and Child Care. Shortlisting by Application Form *Note: Evidence of experience of working with children and families gained in programmes of care other than the Family and Child Care programme may also be submitted. Ability to communicate effectively in speech and writing. The ability to work in partnership with staff within and outside the programme of care. apacity and commitment to contribute to the learning and development of staff, colleagues and students. Ability to work in a computer literate environment. And ### NOTE Where educational/professional qualifications form part of the criteria you will be required, if shortlisted for interview, to produce original certificates and one photocopy of same issued by the appropriate authority. Only those certificates relevant to the shortlisting criteria should be produced. If educational certificates are not available an original letter and photocopy of same detailing examination results from your school or college will be accepted as an alternative. If successful you will be required to produce documentary evidence that you are legally entitled to live and work in the United Kingdom. This documentation can be a P45, Payslip, National Insurance Card or a Birth Certificate confirming birth in the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland. Failure to produce evidence will result in a non-appointment. Where a post involves working in regulated activity with vulnerable groups, post holders will be required to register with the Independent Safeguarding Authority. HSC Values Whilst employees will be expected to portray all the values, particular attention is drawn to the following values for this role. ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.