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Job overview
Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is a Centre of excellence in specialist healthcare for women, children , adults and their families in the West Midlands.
This post is a safeguarding nurse is for Birmingham Children's Hospital. The post holder will be based between BCH .
The role requires the individual to have advanced experience of safeguarding children and adults . The individual will need to be enthusiastic, energetic and passionate about safeguarding children and adults. The post holder will be expected to work collaboratively with other partner agencies across Birmingham
We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse who:
- has expert knowledge of the legislation and statutory guidance in relation to safeguarding children and adults
- has a keen interest in ensuring high standards of safeguarding practice
- will provide expert knowledge, support, and advice to staff across Birmingham Children's Hospital
- will provide safeguarding supervision to staff across Birmingham Children's Hospital
Main duties of the job
You must be able to demonstrate excellent leadership skills, be a caring and compassionate individual focused on working within the values held by the Trust.
The post holder will be part of an integrated safeguarding team of experienced, dedicated specialist nurses and midwives providing high quality specialised care for women, children, young people .
This is a full time substantive post.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Nursing
- Registered Nurse Understanding of the NHS (National Health Service), Children and young people’s services and other relevant organisations
- NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) registration
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- High degree of analytical skill in supporting and advising clinicians in assessment of safeguarding risk.
- Ability to respond effectively to multiple competing priorities within a busy environment
Knowledge & Nature of Experience
Essential
- Experience of safeguarding children At least 3 years clinical practice experience in the last 5 years
- Knowledge and understanding of current issues that relate to safeguarding children and adults and their practical application.
- Awareness of government/ political influences relating to safeguarding children and adults
- Evidence of multi-disciplinary working and partnership working. Ability to evaluate and audit practice.
- Demonstrate a vision and knowledge of current developments within the safeguarding agenda.
- Demonstrate knowledge of child and adult safeguarding legislation
Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills and an ability to convey complex, sensitive information in times of stress
- Good presentation and teaching skills Excellent report writing skills
- Flexible and able to determine priorities and work effectively across a team.
- Compliance with Trust Policy in adherence to equality and inclusion
- Punctuality
Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Competent in Microsoft Word. Ability to access data, analysis, and presentation of data within reports.
- Ability to plan and deliver a service as part of a team that is responsive.
- Management of workload to ensure delivery within timelines
- Stays calm at times of stress.
- Ability to concentrate intensely.
- Ability to manage high risk, stressful situations.
- Ability to motivate others
- Able to work on own initiative
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This advert is for Safeguarding Specialist Nurse with Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Clinical nurse specialist role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 Pro Rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 07 Jul 2026.
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