Clinical Nurse Specialist Child Safeguarding

Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated 'Good' with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust's overall rating has also improved to 'good'. This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust. Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is "Working together to provide outstanding care for our community."

We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions

We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate

We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live

We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice

Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don't you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical., To work closely with Named and Designated Professionals, the Head of Safeguarding and other professionals in the Trust Safeguarding Team in supporting all activities necessary to ensure that the Trust meets its statutory responsibilities in Safeguarding Children and Child Protection.

To participate in the Berkshire West Safeguarding Children's Board (BWSCB) activities, this may include sitting on BWSCB or sub committees as appropriate.

(These responsibilities are shared with Named and Designated Professionals)

To advise police, social care and other agencies on health matters with regard to safeguarding children in acute and community settings.

To provide access to supervision for nurses/ midwives across the service as required

To contribute to the achievement of the Trust business plan, targets and objectives., To work closely with Named and Designated Professionals, the Head of Safeguarding and other professionals in the Trust Safeguarding Team in supporting all activities necessary to ensure that the Trust meets its statutory responsibilities in Safeguarding Children and Child Protection.

To participate in the Berkshire West Safeguarding Children's Board (BWSCB) activities, this may include sitting on BWSCB or sub committees as appropriate.

(These responsibilities are shared with Named and Designated Professionals)

To advise police, social care and other agencies on health matters with regard to safeguarding children in acute and community settings.

To provide access to supervision for nurses/ midwives across the service as required

To contribute to the achievement of the Trust business plan, targets and objectives.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust takes the issues of Safeguarding Children and Adults very seriously. All employees have a responsibility to support the Trust in its duties by:-

1) Attending mandatory training on Safeguarding children and adults.

2) Being familiar with the individual and Trust requirements under relevant legislation.

3) Adhering to all relevant national and local policies, procedures, practice guidelines and professional codes.

4) Reporting any concerns to the appropriate manager or authority.

• Registered Nurse and/ or Midwife with significant experience of working with patients with vulnerabilities


• Mentorship qualification ENB 998 or equivalent


• Educated to 1st degree level/able to demonstrate evidence that is working at degree level/commenced degree pathway


• Understanding of professional and current issues in child safeguarding and protection in acute health services


• n understanding of the legislative framework related to child protection and safeguarding


• Recent experience of working with children and families Experience of working with children and families who may present with complexities Leadership/management knowledge or expertise. Demonstrable experience in the field of child protection. Evidence of planning and delivering training to multi-disciplinary teams and groups of staff. Evidence of change management, e.g. development of new service and/or clinical initiatives for both professional and service delivery Evidence of Information technology skills Evidence of ability to write reports with varying degrees of detail and analysis. Ability to undertake risk assessment and analysis in relation to the provision of services.


• Demonstrates expert clinical skills in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care for children and families. Ability to work in a team Demonstrates good organisational skills. Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and peers Articulate with highly developed interpersonal communication and presentation skills Innovative and responsive to change Demonstrates initiative, versatility and drive Able to network and to build sound relationships with senior managers and health professionals within the Trust and external organisations


Desirable criteria


• Accredited Post Registration training in Child Protection Education qualification, Project management experience Evidence of working in multi-agency clinical services. Evidence of court craft skills Experience of working with vulnerable families Evidence of conducting investigations and providing verbal and written evidence and reports to appropriate meetings Evidence of organising and conducting audit, Registered Nurse and/ or Midwife with significant experience of working with patients with vulnerabilities


• Must be numerate


• Educated to 1st degree level/able to demonstrate evidence that is working at degree level/commenced degree pathway, You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
  
  By applying for this post you are agreeing to Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are appointed to a post information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.


Appointment to any position is conditional on the satisfactory completion of the core NHS Employment Checks Standards. Information disclosed in your application will be checked and any offer of appointment may be withdrawn if you knowingly withhold information or provide false or misleading information. All new appointments to the Trust, with the exception of executive positions, are subject to a 6 month probationary period.

The Trust may close any vacancy prior to the advertised closing date due to the high level of responses we receive for some of our vacancies.

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is committed to improving the health of its staff, patients and the wider community by providing a smoke free environment. A smoke free policy is in operation and smoking is not permitted on any of the Trust's sites.

Staff Benefits

• Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance


• Annual leave - 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff


• NHS pension scheme


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Money Advice Service


• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff


• On-site nursery (based at RBH)


• Full educational library services


• Cycle to work scheme, lockable storage for cycles


• Bus to work scheme


• Excellent rail and bus links


• A huge range of Health Service Discounts at hundreds of big brands from holidays to gadgets and restaurants to retail.