About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to support our Band 7 Safeguarding Children Nurse Specialists for the Hertfordshire Multi- Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH). We are looking to appoint one full-time Practitioner at Band 6. However, part-time hours, a minimum of 0.8WTE (30 hours) would also be considered. Our nurses work to ensure that health is an active partner in the multi-agency risk assessment, notification and referral of children (0-18 yrs).
You will be required, after initial training, to work autonomously searching for and collating health information from HCT records system (SystmOne) with due regard to patient confidentiality. In addition, you will also be required to liaise with health partners. You will collate, risk assess and share information necessary to safeguard and/or promote the welfare of a child onto a pre-formatted template and return within prescribed timelines having an awareness and understanding of issues of consent to share and when they can be overridden. This will also include ensuring information is shared with relevant practitioners in Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust (HCT). The successful candidates will have excellent verbal, written communication and analytical skills in order to contribute to decision making within the MASH, managing and prioritising their workload.
For further information please contact:
Carol Gayle (Safeguarding Children Named Nurse ) [email protected] or 07760 165791
*Proposed interview date: 17th July 2026*
Main duties of the job
You will be required, after initial training, to work autonomously searching for and collating health information from HCT records system (SystmONE) with due regard to patient confidentiality. In addition, you will also be required to liaise with health partners. You will collate, risk assess and share information necessary to safeguard and/or promote the welfare of a child onto a pre-formatted template and return within prescribed timelines
About us
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff
We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities
Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision
We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages
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You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more details
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We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training Essential
Registered Nurse or direct entry Midwifery qualification. Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Current Registration with NMC Evidence of continuous professional development IT literate and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Experience and Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of safeguarding children procedures and relevant legislation. Post registration experience with experience in a related setting Knowledge of current issues in the profession and nursing practice Organization and time management skills Knowledge or working with SystemOne
Skills and abilities Essential
Excellent oral communication skills communicating in a manner which is consistent with the level of understanding, culture, background and preferred ways of communicating. Excellent written communication skills, to include record keeping (both electronic and manual), report writing, data collection, and evaluations Ability to work independently under his/her own initiative. Analysis and risk assessment skills and experience To demonstrate the ability to show respect and treat people with dignity Awareness of health needs of Black and Minority Ethnic groups Ability to work in a team
Personal Qualities Essential
Frequent requirement for concentration where the work pattern is unpredictable Able to manage own stress, recognising need for support in self and others. Willingness to uphold the Trust's values Eligible to live and work in the UK Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
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.
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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 Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Address Farnham House
Six Hills Way
Stevenage
SG1 2ST
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hct.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)