Job summary Provide strategic and clinical leadership for Safeguarding children enabling the delivery of statutory duties laid out in "Working Together to Safeguard children 2023 " (HM Government, 2018) and the Children' Act 1989 and 2004.
The role is outlined in the Intercollegiate Document Safeguarding Children and Young People: Roles and Competencies for Healthcare Staff 2019.
At all times and in relation to the roles and responsibilities listed, work as a member of the safeguarding/child team across the health community.
The post holder will be a member of the wider ICB Safeguarding team including Named GPs for safeguarding (children and adults) and will work closely with the Designated Nurses for Safeguarding Children as well as other key professionals in the delivery of the safeguarding agenda Main duties of the job Be an experienced clinical practitioner: this may include consultant/ specialty associate specialist/ general practitioners or a senior post with equivalent training and experience with extended knowledge and skills in the care of children and young people.
Should have experience at Named professional level Have undergone higher clinical/professional training in paediatrics and adolescent health; Show evidence of Intercollegiate Document (Safeguarding Children and Young People: Roles and Competencies for Healthcare Staff 2019) levels of training and competence at Level 4.
Have substantial clinical experience in the health and wellbeing of vulnerable and abused children.
Be clinically active in their field ideally in part of the geographical location covered by the post Have proven negotiating and leadership skills.
Provide leadership and specialist support for learning reviews relating to safeguarding children for serious incidents, Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews and multi-agency reviews.
In-depth knowledge of relevant local, regional, national and international policies and implications for practice Sound understanding of the legal processes underpinning safeguarding children.
About us The Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent NHS Integrated Care Board (ICB) is responsible for planning functions; managing the NHS budget and arranging the provision of health services in the geographical area.
Location Home based/hybrid working (most of posts).
Travel on occasions to a Hub location with at least 1 days notice New starters are expected to collect IT equipment, from offices in Stoke-on-Trent, and if based at home are required to have appropriate desk/chair/ relevant equipment in compliance with DSE regulations Posts at Band 8c and above, will take part in the On-call rota, flexible over 7 days, supporting the System Control Centre, with full training provided.
Unconscious Bias/Invisible Disability Training and Equality Induction are mandatory.
Interviews may take place via MS Teams or in person We promote a compassionate and inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.
All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.
The ICB embrace the principles of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of their age, disability, gender re-assignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, sex or sexual orientation.
It's important that our workforce reflects the diversity of communities as much as possible.
Job description Job responsibilities Know how to lead the implementation of national guidelines and audit the effectiveness and quality of services across the health community against quality standards Advanced understanding of management and strategic roles of local strategic structures Capacity and capability to move between strategic and operational focus on subject area Advanced understanding of curriculum planning and effective delivery of training Undertake peer review locally, this could include with local Provider trusts Strong interest in improving the experience and care of vulnerable and abused children at both a population and individual level Ability to interpret and translate both National and ICB priorities for the broader organisation and partners Ability to challenge constructively Capacity and capability to make things happen.
Maintain sufficient active clinical practice to ensure sufficient competencies for this post and to fulfill medical revalidation requirements.
Person Specification Skills Essential Previously responsible for a budget, involved in budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes.
Effective skills for delivering results through managing others and using a range of levers in the absence of management responsibility.
Adaptability, flexibility, and ability to cope with uncertainty and change Resilience, coping with adversity and ambiguity and acceptance of constructive criticism.
Ability to work under pressure and to tight and often changing deadlines.
Ability to problem-solve and respond to sudden unexpected demands.
Experience Essential Significant evidence of continued professional development including a minimum of Level 4 safeguarding training Proven leadership experience and negotiating skills.
Experience of successfully operating in and delivering priorities in a partnership environment.
Leadership, vision, strategic thinking and planning with highly developed political skills Demonstrate capabilities to plan over short, medium and long-term time frames and adjust Experience of collecting, analysing and reporting data and other information at Board Committee level and below.
Desirable Experience in the role of Named Doctor Education Essential Evidence of continuing professional development, which demonstrates the theory and practice to operate at a senior level within Childrens Safeguarding.
Be an experienced clinical practitioner: This may include: consultant/ speciality associate specialist doctor/ general practitioners or a senior post with equivalent training and experience with extended knowledge and skills in the care of children and young people.
Have undergone higher clinical/professional training in paediatrics and adolescent health Personal Qualities Essential Extensive current knowledge of NHS Safeguarding Policy in relation to ICB developments and responsibilities.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills.
Knowledge of the Research governance framework.
Good awareness of the legislative requirements for Safeguarding children.
Good awareness of the legislative requirements for safeguarding Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships and influence at senior level.
Ability to work closely with others from a range of organisational backgrounds.
Good presentational skills for conveying complex concepts.
Highly motivated with an empathy for and commitment to the objectives and core values of the organisation.