Specialist Nurse for Safeguarding Children

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  • East London
  • £53,751-60,651 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Are you a passionate and dedicated nurse looking to make a difference to the lives of children? We are seeking a Specialist Nurse for Safeguarding Children, to join our team at Newham University Hospital (Barts Health NHS Trust).In this role, you will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, and work in partnership with external agencies to ensure the safety and well-being of children. You will play a key role in supporting staff to implement policies and procedures to safeguard children and providing training in Newham.As Specialist Nurse for Safeguarding Children, you will have the chance to make a difference in the lives of children who may be experiencing abuse or neglect. Your expertise and dedication will help to ensure that these children receive the best possible care and support, while also working to prevent future instances of harm.We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.Main duties of the jobKey responsibilities:
  • Support staff with the implementation of policies and procedures to safeguard children within the hospital and community setting.
  • Provide training and support to staff on child protection issues.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the best outcomes for at-risk children.
  • Work closely with external agencies and authorities to safeguard vulnerable children.
About usBarts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.DetailsDate posted02 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£53,751 to £60,651 a year per annum incContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference number259-7436976NUHJob locationsNewham University HospitalGlen RoadLondonE13 8SLJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Registered Nurse / Registered Sick Children's Nurse / SCPHN (Health Visiting) or equivalent
Desirable
  • BSc (Honours) or working towards
ExperienceEssential
  • Evidence of involvement in child protection practice
  • Evidence of inter agency/multiprofessional Working
  • Experience of being involved in clinical audit and evaluation
  • Evidence of facilitating and supporting change in practice
  • Evidence of creating and providing educational programmes
  • Experience of working with and, development of, safeguarding children procedures within the hospital
  • Experience of receiving safeguarding children supervision
Desirable
  • Experience of providing safeguarding children supervision
KnowledgeEssential
  • Knowledge and understanding of key legislation and guidance underpinning safeguarding children practice
  • Knowledge of child protection procedures and practice
  • Knowledge of professional accountability in relation to safeguarding children
  • ENB 998 Teaching and Assessing in Clinical Practice or equivalent
SkillsEssential
  • Excellent verbal and written Communication
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Presentation and teaching skills
  • IT literate including use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Microsoft Powerpoint, Excel, MS Teams and SharePoint
  • Organisational skills - able to incorporate priorities and work to deadlines when required
  • Effective negotiation skills
  • Ability to facilitate reflective practice
  • Ability to motivate, inspire and support practitioners in changing practice
  • Problem solving skills
  • Ability to act as a consistent reference point for safeguarding children issues for staff
OtherEssential
  • Commitment to continuing personal professional development
  • Ability to recognise own need for support and supervision
  • Ability to exercise initiative
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Commitment to Equal Opportunities
  • Ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders including staff, other professionals and parents/carers
  • Ability to assert a particular view and maintaining it in adversity
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Registered Nurse / Registered Sick Children's Nurse / SCPHN (Health Visiting) or equivalent
Desirable
  • BSc (Honours) or working towards
ExperienceEssential
  • Evidence of involvement in child protection practice
  • Evidence of inter agency/multiprofessional Working
  • Experience of being involved in clinical audit and evaluation
  • Evidence of facilitating and supporting change in practice
  • Evidence of creating and providing educational programmes
  • Experience of working with and, development of, safeguarding children procedures within the hospital
  • Experience of receiving safeguarding children supervision
Desirable
  • Experience of providing safeguarding children supervision
KnowledgeEssential
  • Knowledge and understanding of key legislation and guidance underpinning safeguarding children practice
  • Knowledge of child protection procedures and practice
  • Knowledge of professional accountability in relation to safeguarding children
  • ENB 998 Teaching and Assessing in Clinical Practice or equivalent
SkillsEssential
  • Excellent verbal and written Communication
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Presentation and teaching skills
  • IT literate including use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Microsoft Powerpoint, Excel, MS Teams and SharePoint
  • Organisational skills - able to incorporate priorities and work to deadlines when required
  • Effective negotiation skills
  • Ability to facilitate reflective practice
  • Ability to motivate, inspire and support practitioners in changing practice
  • Problem solving skills
  • Ability to act as a consistent reference point for safeguarding children issues for staff
OtherEssential
  • Commitment to continuing personal professional development
  • Ability to recognise own need for support and supervision
  • Ability to exercise initiative
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Commitment to Equal Opportunities
  • Ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders including staff, other professionals and parents/carers
  • Ability to assert a particular view and maintaining it in adversity

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