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Designated Doctor for Safeguarding Children

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NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

Sep 10

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Consulting
    Healthcare

AI generated summary

  • You must have safeguarding experience, expertise in child abuse, collaboration skills, clinical supervision ability, strategic leadership, multi-agency experience, and a commitment to NHS values.
  • You will lead safeguarding strategies, advise on healthcare and social care planning, support multi-agency responses, and provide clinical guidance to practitioners on child safeguarding issues.

Requirements

  • - Designated doctor with experience in safeguarding children
  • - Expertise in child abuse and neglect
  • - Ability to work collaboratively within the health system
  • - Capacity to provide clinical advice and supervision to medical practitioners
  • - Support for agile working and remote participation
  • - Strategic leadership for safeguarding children across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
  • - Knowledge of planning, strategy, and commissioning related to safeguarding
  • - Experience with multi-agency responses to child safeguarding concerns
  • - Interest in pursuing avenues of research related to safeguarding children
  • - Alignment with NHS values and behaviours

Responsibilities

  • - Take a strategic and professional lead for safeguarding children across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, with the designated and named professionals.
  • - Provide advice to organisations, safeguarding partnerships and across healthcare services on questions of planning, strategy and commissioning with regard to safeguarding children.
  • - Work as a clinical expert to the ICB, children’s social care, the health system, other local partners and the safeguarding children partnership in matters relating to safeguarding children.
  • - Lead and support all activities necessary to ensure that organisations within healthcare services meet their responsibilities to safeguard and protect children and young people.
  • - Ensure a full contribution from medical and health services as part of an effective multi agency response when there are serious concerns about abuse, neglect or perplexing presentations.
  • - Provide clinical advice and supervision to paediatricians and other medical practitioners about safeguarding children living in complex circumstances.

FAQs

What is the role of the designated doctor for safeguarding children?

The designated doctor for safeguarding children takes a strategic and professional lead for safeguarding children across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, providing advice on planning, strategy, and commissioning regarding safeguarding issues.

Is professional development offered in this role?

Yes, the successful candidate will receive professional development through the safeguarding team, regional network, and chief medical officer.

Can I conduct research while in this position?

Yes, we welcome applications from individuals looking to pursue avenues of research related to safeguarding children.

How much of the work can be done remotely?

The majority of the work for this post can be undertaken remotely, supporting agile working.

Who does the designated doctor provide clinical advice and supervision to?

The designated doctor provides clinical advice and supervision to paediatricians and other medical practitioners regarding safeguarding children living in complex circumstances.

What are the key responsibilities of the designated doctor for safeguarding children?

Key responsibilities include leading and supporting healthcare organizations in their safeguarding responsibilities, contributing to multi-agency responses regarding serious concerns about abuse, and providing expert clinical advice.

How does the NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly ICB support integrated care?

The NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly ICB collaborates as an integrated care system (ICS) to tackle complex challenges, improving health outcomes, supporting independent living, and efficiently utilizing resources.

What should my personal values align with to apply for this job?

We are looking for candidates whose personal values and behaviours align with the NHS values outlined in the NHS Constitution and our own values.

Who can I contact for further details or informal visits about the position?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Charlotte Baker, Head of Nursing, via email at charlotte.baker40@nhs.net.

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NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

The integrated care board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
201-500
Employees
2022
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board (CIOS ICB) is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing healthcare services across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Their mission is to improve health outcomes and ensure equitable access to high-quality care for the local population. Their purpose is to integrate services effectively, promote health and well-being, and enhance the efficiency of healthcare delivery through collaboration and strategic planning.