Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our multi-disciplinary Safeguarding Hub. We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated practitioner to help drive forward a high quality safeguarding service. As a senior member of the Children's Team you will play a critical role in improving outcomes for children, with a family focused approach.
The post holder will provide specialist advice, support and educative services to colleagues, children and families in this fast-paced, dynamic but safe and supportive environment, that encourages personal and professional development.
Please Note:
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK independently, with a visa or immigration status that allows them to fulfil the full duration and type of contract offered. The Trust is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will co-ordinate and manage the day to day safeguarding of all children who access our services. They will be proficient in the assessment of risk and harm and contribute to the delivery of effective, timely and proportionate safeguarding responses.
They will provide specialist advice, supervision and support for all staff in all aspects of safeguarding children practice. They will be responsible for identifying risk factors, protective factors and safeguarding need which requires a strong analytical ability, sound professional judgement and excellent communication skills and ensures that decision making is robust, evidenced-based and focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for children and families.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Responsible for leading and supervising the assessment of babies, children and young people in relation to their safeguarding needs.
Responsible for leading and supervising the day to day implementation of safeguarding plans of care and the evaluation of their effectiveness.
Responsible for supervising the Paediatric Liaison Safeguarding Nurse
Advise and support staff in safeguarding assessments in relation to risk and harm
Take the lead in supporting parents, carers and other family members
Contribute to reviewing and amending local operational guidelines and policies
Oversee Emergency Department attendances, ensuring information is passed onto community services in a timely manner
Have oversight of admissions to the children's ward, ensuring that the liaison process is efficient and effective
Attend and represent the Trust at safeguarding meetings
Acts as a source of specialised knowledge and clinical expertise in relation to safeguarding practice
Responsible for ensuring Team visibility across the Trust
Act up for the Named Nurse in their absence
Develop and delivery programmes of level 3 safeguarding training
Develop and delivery a robust programme of safeguarding supervision
Applicant requirements
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.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- • Extensive experience of working with children and families in need of safeguarding and protection
- • Previous experience of working in a safeguarding speciality
Desirable
- • Experience of providing direct supervision to health professionals
- • Experience of developing and delivering multi-professional training
- • Ability to manage change in practice effectively
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- • Able to demonstrate a wide range of expert knowledge in relation to safeguarding theory and practice
- • Knowledge of statutory guidance and legislation regarding protection of children and adults.
- • Understanding of clinical governance and its implication for quality, patient safety, and safety of staff.
- • IT Literate
- • Ability to challenge practice respectively
Education and training
Essential
- • First degree level or equivalent experience
- • Current NMC registration
- • Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- • Public health qualification
- • Management course
- • Child protection qualification
- • Mentor course/998 or equivalent
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This advert is for Senior Sister Safeguarding Children with Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust in Darent Valley Hospital. It is listed as a Band 7 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £51,657 - £58,785 Per annum pro rata, inclusive of allowances. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 24 Aug 2026.
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