Safeguarding Children Nurse Specialist for Child Deaths
Job Description
Job summary
An exciting new initiative has been developed in Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust to develop a Child Death Review process for all child deaths in Hertfordshire.
Currently there is an established JAR process for Unexpected and Expected Child Deaths and the objective is further develop our holistic reviews of all the deaths of 0 - 18 year old children and young people.
The Post Holder, in collaboration with the Safeguarding Children Nurse Manager for Child Deaths in Hertfordshire, will be responsible for advising on the implementation, coordination and management of the response to all child deaths of children who live in Hertfordshire; to have a coordinated approach for children who die in Hertfordshire who live in another County.
In addition, to be a a member of the JAR Nursing team to follow up, risk assess, action plan and support grieving parents and their families.
Main duties of the job
- The Post Holder, in collaboration with the Safeguarding Children Nurse Manager for child deaths in Hertfordshire, will be responsible for advising on the implementation, coordination and management of the response to all child deaths of children who live in Hertfordshire.
- To liaise with other counties when children die in Hertfordshire and live out of area.
- Work closely with the Designated Child Death Doctors to implement the JAR for all child deaths in Hertfordshire and to support and coordinate process (protocols, pathways and monitoring systems).
- Ensure that the deaths of all children normally resident in Hertfordshire who die in a community setting are reviewed and a Joint Agency Response (JAR) is triggered where appropriate and being part of the JAR nursing rota.
- To support the Electronic Child Death Overview Process (ECDOP).
- Arrange and attend internal and external child death meetings as requested, this includes strategy discussions, multi-agency meetings, Child Death Review Meetings (CDRM), Child Death Overview Panel meetings and any other appropriate meeting.
About us
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS TrustYou'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staffWe put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust visionWe welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and agesWe don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply nowYou've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
Job responsibilities
The detailed job description is illustrated in the JD attached.
The successful post holder will be supported in developing their safeguarding knowledge and skills to:
- Be part of the JAR Nursing team and support the Safeguarding Children Nurse manage to support the ECDOP process and partnership working.
- Communicate and share information to improve outcomes and safeguard children.
- Support front line staff to focus on risk assessments for children & young people and reviewing action plans
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defense against COVID-19.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse with evidence of further training to degree level
- Evidence of self-managed continued professional development
- Evidence of post registration training such as Masters level qualifications relevant to safeguarding or equivalent experience and the willingness to complete further training to support this role
- Teaching qualification
- Supervisory qualification or equivalent/ willingness to complete
- Qualifications relevant to safeguarding
- Advanced knowledge of key legislation and documents relevant to safeguarding children, Demonstrates knowledge and application of theoretical frameworks used in safeguarding
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience working with families, children and young people
- Clinical experience of safeguarding children.
- Effective contribution to local multi-agency groups, systems and networks.
- Delivery of safeguarding children training to health staff and of some aspect of multi-agency training
- An understanding and experience of court procedures
- Specialist knowledge of the Children Act, Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018 and other relevant Government and National Guidance
- An understanding of local Safeguarding Children policies
- Knowledge of the health of children and young people and the nature of child maltreatment
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and listening skills with some understanding of basic counselling skills
- The ability to transfer the principles of clinical effectiveness into clinical practice
- Ability to analyse issues and think critically
- Excellent standard of report writing and record keeping
- Ability to support staff in decision making processes in complex circumstances
- Ability to manage complex and stressful situations and issues at local organisational and clinical levels in a calm manner
Other
Essential
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Address
Sandridge Gate Business Centre,
Ronsons Way
Sandridge, St Albans. Hertfordshire.
AL4 9XR
