Safeguarding Children Clinical Nurse Specialist

Safeguarding Children Clinical Nurse Specialist Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our established safeguarding children’s nursing team. In this role, you will provide specialist safeguarding advice, education, and support to both healthcare professionals and patients. Your responsibilities will include conducting direct safeguarding assessments with vulnerable children and their families, ensuring that their needs are recognized and addressed effectively.

This position involves daily contact with vulnerable children and their families, requiring you to work closely with clinical teams and external partner organizations. You will attend safeguarding strategy meetings and contribute to risk management decision-making processes. Critical thinking and adaptability to changing circumstances are essential in this role.

Main Duties:

• Act as a role model by demonstrating high standards of care and providing expert clinical leadership in safeguarding matters.
• Provide specialist advice in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
• Supervise and support clinical teams, offering guidance on safeguarding children.
• Identify vulnerable children and families early, providing effective support programs.
• Contribute to child protection case conferences and strategy meetings.
• Deliver safeguarding training to staff and provide regular supervision to practitioners.
• Maintain effective working relationships with clinicians and partner agencies.

Requirements:

• Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in children or Community Public Health Nurse (HV/SN).
• Extensive post-registration experience in children’s services and child protection.
• Knowledge of recent research and developments in child protection.
• Understanding of the Children Act 1989 & 2004.
• Aware of cultural dynamics affecting parenting practices.
• Ability to manage caseloads and maintain supportive networks.
• Current UK professional registration is required.

Benefits:

• Salary between £58,133 and £65,261 per annum, inclusive of healthcare allowance.
• Permanent full-time contract.
• Opportunity to work within a reputable safeguarding children’s nursing team.

Applications from job seekers requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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