Specialist Safeguarding Nurse - CFHD
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Job summary
Main duties of the job
To provide on-going supervision in Child Protection practice and associated record keeping, to the Alliance staff who have regular contact with children and other staff as required
To provide specialist safeguarding children advice, information and support to all staff within the Alliance; including when liaising with GP Practice Nurses, Dentists and Pharmacists
To provide support and guidance to the paediatric liaison nurse as required and provide cover for this function as required
To contribute to the development of practice and procedures for Safeguarding and Child Protection within the Trust, in conjunction with the Named Nurse Safeguarding Children and the wider Safeguarding Team
To provide professional expertise to the Devon Front Door (Formally MASH) and support decision making into the Front Door
The postholder will work according to Standards, policies and Procedures set by the Trust and Local Safeguarding Children Partnerships
To deputise for the Named Nurse Safeguarding Children in their absence
To support/provide training, utilising specialist knowledge across a range of practice including nursing, social care and multiagency safeguarding practice for the alliance staff, as requested by the Named Nurse Safeguarding Children.
To provide Leadership and support to enhance the working practice of all Alliance staff in relation to Safeguarding Children.
To work across community and hospital bases as the job requires.
Job responsibilities
At Children and Family Health Devon, we are dedicated to improving the physical and mental health of children and young people across Devon and Torbay. We aim to create an environment where children and young people can thrive and are committed to reducing health inequalities and providing specialised support, empowering them to lead healthy, fulfilling lives.
Our children and young people say
We would like the people who work for Children and Family Health Devon to be understanding, patient and respectful. They should be trustworthy and make us feel safe and comfortable. It is important that they use their skills and experience to listen carefully in a non-patronising and non-judgemental way. When staff are positive and friendly, they help to create an environment that is informal and without pressure.