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Named Professional Safeguarding Children

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Coventry

AI generated summary

  • You must provide guidance on child safeguarding, offer clinical leadership, monitor practices, ensure compliance with policies, and deliver child protection supervision.
  • You will guide staff on child safeguarding, provide clinical leadership, monitor practice compliance, and supervise child protection protocols.

Requirements

  • To support and provide guidance to Trust staff on a day to day basis, dealing with cases of actual or suspected child abuse and to provide practice support for staff delivering services to safeguard children.
  • Clinical leadership, advice and support, proactive and reactive to Trust staff and their managers in relation to safeguarding children.
  • Monitor professional practice, within the identified locality through a variety of methods, including child protection supervision, to ascertain whether child protection policies, procedures and standards are adhered to.
  • Provide and maintain a framework for child protection supervision to Trust staff and act as a supervisor analysing sensitive and complex information and the range of actions necessary, ensuring compliance with NMC and Trust policies, including record keeping, are adhered to.

Responsibilities

  • To support and provide guidance to Trust staff on a day to day basis, dealing with cases of actual or suspected child abuse and to provide practice support for staff delivering services to safeguard children.
  • Clinical leadership, advice and support, proactive and reactive to Trust staff and their managers in relation to safeguarding children.
  • Monitor professional practice, within the identified locality through a variety of methods, including child protection supervision, to ascertain whether child protection policies, procedures and standards are adhered to.
  • Provide and maintain a framework for child protection supervision to Trust staff and act as a supervisor analysing sensitive and complex information and the range of actions necessary, ensuring compliance with NMC and Trust policies, including record keeping, are adhered to.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Named Professional Safeguarding Children role?

The primary focus is to support safeguarding children by working across local health and social care economies, fostering multi-professional interagency collaboration, and ensuring statutory responsibilities are met as per the Children Act (1989 & 2004).

What specific responsibilities does this position entail?

The role entails providing clinical guidance on safeguarding practices, monitoring adherence to child protection policies, providing support to Trust staff, and acting as a supervisor for sensitive and complex cases involving child protection.

Who does the Named Professional Safeguarding Children report to?

This role supports the Head of Safeguarding Adults and Children.

What qualifications or experiences are preferred for this role?

While specific qualifications are not listed in the description, relevant clinical experience and expertise in safeguarding children are essential for providing guidance and supervision in this role.

What type of interagency relationships will the post holder develop?

The post holder will work collaboratively with various agencies, including other NHS Trusts, Local Authorities, Police, Education, and both Statutory and Voluntary organizations to minimize risks to children and their families.

What professional support is provided for staff dealing with actual or suspected child abuse?

The role includes providing practice support, clinical leadership, and guidance on safeguarding issues, ensuring that Trust staff receive the necessary support for handling sensitive cases.

What is the work environment like at Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust?

The work environment is supportive and community-focused, with an emphasis on putting 'people at our heart.' The Trust offers numerous benefits and development opportunities for its staff.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, the Trust offers excellent learning and development opportunities, including training, coaching, and apprenticeship frameworks.

Is the Named Professional Safeguarding Children role flexible in terms of work location?

Yes, the role may offer a hybrid work format, allowing for a combination of remote and on-site work.

Who can I contact for further information about this position?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Penny Wilson, Lead Nurse for Safeguarding Children, at Penny.Wilson@covwarkpt.nhs.uk.

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Mission & Purpose

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust delivers a range of mental health, learning disability, and community health services in Coventry and Warwickshire. Their mission is to provide exceptional, integrated care that supports mental and physical health, aiming to improve the quality of life for individuals and families. The Trust’s purpose is to offer compassionate, accessible care that promotes well-being and recovery within their communities.