About this role
Job summary
A new opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic practitioner with safeguarding experience to join our integrated Safeguarding Team, working full time within the Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT).The integrated Safeguarding Team is made up of all the professionals working to safeguard adults and children, with Paediatric Liaison Nurse, midwifery and child death lead, MCA/DoLS lead and Learning Disability nurse.
The post holder will support the team in progressing the safeguarding agenda within TRFT, including promoting the TRFT Think Family principles, supporting the improvement of safeguarding systems and processes, delivering safeguarding training and supervision and providing support and advice to colleagues across the Trust.
The successful candidate should have previous experience of working with children and families where there have been safeguarding concerns. They should also be able to work in complex and challenging environments and be able to work independently at times.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to develop their skills and competencies in safeguarding working in a busy Trust that covers both acute and community services.
Main duties of the job
The Safeguarding Practitioner will support the Safeguarding Team in their statutory safeguarding duties and responsibilities by undertaking specific tasks within the safeguarding portfolio to safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk in meeting requirements set out in working Together to Safeguard Children (2018), section 11 of the Children Act and regulation 13 Health and Social care Act.
Undertake preparation for multiagency meetings (examples include MADA, MARAC, MASH, Discharge planning meetings etc) to be shared in a proportionate manner. To ensure and support effective timely communication and information sharing both internally and externally which compliments multidisciplinary/interagency working.
The Safeguarding Practitioner will be a point of contact to provide expert safeguarding advice, guidance and supervision as well as being proactive in delivering safeguarding training in accordance with requirements laid out in the intercollegiate document (roles and competencies for healthcare staff) and the Trusts safeguarding training strategy.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham
As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey ,show progress in areas that matter most to staff. We have seen good results in how colleagues feel about health and wellbeing, alongside increased confidence that employees are recognised and supported
But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making
All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence
Certificates of Sponsorship
Please note that the Trust does not currently offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role. Applications are welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current safeguarding children and safeguarding adults legislation, policy and national guidance
- Knowledge of multi-agency safeguarding processes including MASH, MARAC, MADA, Child Protection and Adult Safeguarding procedures
- Understanding of information sharing, confidentiality and Information Governance requirements
- Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, Care Act, Working Together to Safeguard Children and related statutory frameworks
- Understanding of safeguarding training requirements within NHS organisations
Desirable
- Knowledge of child death review processes and multi-agency working arrangements
- Knowledge of NHS acute hospital systems and pathways
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse, Midwife or Allied Health Professional with current professional registration (NMC/HCPC)
- Degree level qualification or equivalent professional experience
- Evidence of continued professional development (CPD)
- Safeguarding Children and/or Safeguarding Adults training relevant to role
Desirable
- Teaching, assessing or mentorship qualification
- Training in audit, quality improvement or service evaluation
Are you returning to the NHS following a mutually agreed resignation scheme (MARS) payment? Yes or No
Essential
- If yes, please note if you are returning within 6 / 12 months or before of the expiry date of the period for which you received compensation, then you will be required to repay any element of the compensation.
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration clinical experience within health care settings
- Experience of safeguarding children and/or adults in a clinical environment
- Experience of participating in multi-agency safeguarding processes and meetings
- Experience of providing advice and support to healthcare staff regarding safeguarding concerns
- Experience of undertaking audits, reviews or service evaluations
- Experience of delivering training, teaching or facilitating learning
- Experience of preparing reports and maintaining accurate records
Desirable
- Experience of working within an NHS acute trust setting
- Experience of participating in child death review processes or liaison activities
Registration
Essential
- Do you have HCPC or NMC registration?
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Moorgate Road
Rotherham
S60 2UD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)