Safeguarding Children Nurse

Safeguarding practice can be a difficult nursing discipline to enter without existing experience and expertise, so we are really pleased that an exciting opportunity has arisen for a trained nurse to join the Safeguarding Children's Team at Darent Valley Hospital in a development capacity., With support, identify vulnerable children, young people and families early and provide effective plans of support and care that protects and promotes their health and wellbeing

With support, recognise situations that may be detrimental to health and wellbeing of individuals and family members

Begin to develop the knowledge and skills required to make accurate assessment of risk and harm

Learn what constitutes an effective social care referral so that the appropriate level of support can be offered to children and families in need

Support the Safeguarding Liaison Sister in the assessment of children presenting to our Paediatric Emergency Department and Paediatric Assessment Unit

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with an interest in safeguarding to join a well-established team within a new Safeguarding Hub. This role provides a rare chance for the right person to begin to develop knowledge and skills in this highly specialised area of nursing practice, while being supported in a safe and nurturing multidisciplinary environment.

You will need to have a sound working knowledge of child development, an inquiring mind and the beginning of critical thinking to start on your new safeguarding career. Excellent communication skills will also be an essential quality to have.

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