22 Oct
City Health Care Partnership
Kingston upon Hull
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Practitioner to join the CHCP Integrated Safeguarding Team on a permanent basis (Band 7).
Interested parties should possess a Specialist Community Public Health Qualification (Health Visiting/School Nursing) and/ or Children’s Nursing Qualification and have a sound knowledge of Safeguarding Children.
The hours of work will be 22.5 hours. The service operates 5 days Monday to Friday.
Enquires should be directed in the first instance to the Named Nurses
Mags Shakesby [email protected]
Michelle Blenkin [email protected]
- To work as defined in "Working Together'', (DfES, 2018)
to offer specialist knowledge and provide specialist support for all issues relating to the protection and promotion of the welfare of vulnerable children.
- To undertake a key role in communication to all grades of staff within the Organisation and partner agencies around the safeguarding children agenda.
- To provide advice and expertise to fellow professionals across the Organisation in matters relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- To support the Organisation in its clinical governance agenda by ensuring that audits are undertaken that address the safeguarding responsibilities of the organisation.
- To undertake a support role in the delivery of training in safeguarding children within the Organisation and to co-facilitate inter agency training with partners from the Hull Safeguarding Children Partnership where appropriate.
- To participate in the development of policies / protocols and guidance for staff around safeguarding children matters.
- To support and assist staff in accessing legal advice whilst fulfilling their professional legal obligations in safeguarding children matters.
- To ensure that robust safeguarding children supervision processes are established and maintained in accordance with local policies across the Organisation.
- To represent the Organisation in a variety of interagency forums and actively support partner agencies to protect vulnerable children.
At CHCP, we’re passionate about people and we know that you are too, that’s why we’re here isn’t it? We recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.
Work with us and you’ll be more than just a number.
Our people are our shareholders and their thoughts and opinions are always heard; at CHCP you have a real voice.
Compassion is at the heart of our business; we’re a team of nearly 2,500 colleagues who work together to deliver first-class healthcare to thousands of people living in Hull, the East Riding, Knowsley and St Helens. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that’s why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we’ll support you to thrive.
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For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Michelle Blenkin Job title: Named Nurse Children Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01482 617875
▶️ Safeguarding Children Practitioner
🖊️ City Health Care Partnership
📍 Kingston upon Hull