Domestic Abuse & Serious Violence Nurse

As part of our ongoing commitment to safeguarding, we have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and compassionate nurse with expertise in domestic abuse and serious violence to join our highly motivated and dynamic Safeguarding Team.

The successful candidate will work within the Interpersonal Violence Team and undertake a range of key duties to support and act as point of expertise relating to the MARAC (Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference) and MAPPA (Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements processes across Birmingham and Solihull .

They will work closely with the Designated Professionals for Safeguarding Adults and Children in developing and promoting effective relationships with primary care, partners and providers by working collaboratively to ensure services are fit for purpose in meeting the needs of the community now and into the future with a view to supporting all citizens affected by domestic violence., The post holder will attend the Birmingham and Solihull MARAC meetings for victims, perpetrators and children of Interpersonal Violence, sharing appropriate health information with professionals, primary care and the wider health economy, liaising with the MAPPA / MARAC teams for Birmingham and Solihull as appropriate.

They will act as a point of expertise relating to serious violence processes within the Safeguarding Team, the ICB and across the health economy, encompassing the safeguarding agendas for adults and children.

Effective liaison and communication is an integral part of this role which will include regular contacts with others by telephone, video conference and face to face meetings. An ability to analyse and present complex information in a variety of mediums is essential. You will also require excellent organisational skills and a sound, working knowledge of MS office packages such as Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook.

Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care System brings together local NHS, councils and voluntary, community and faith sectors to better serve our communities. With a population of circa 1.55 million, our vision is for BSOL to be the healthiest place to live and work, driving equity in life chances and health outcomes for everyone. For an chance to be part of the fantastic opportunity we have as an Integrated Care System, apply for this role today.

As a member of our system you will actively demonstrate system values in all that you do. You will be driven to address health inequalities and create an environment that is inclusive for all people.

In return NHS Birmingham and Solihull can offer you the opportunity to thrive and develop in a team that is supportive, ambitious and inclusive. You will have plenty of opportunities to build your skills and experience, with a chance to work with colleagues across our five Provider Trusts, two Local Authorities, voluntary organisations, Integrated Care Board (ICB) and NHS England to truly effect change and add value.

We know that diversity fosters creativity and innovation and are committed to challenging discrimination, promoting equality of opportunity for all, being a fair and inclusive employer, and creating a place of work in which all of us feel we belong.