Deputy Named Nurse for Safeguarding Children

We are looking for an experienced safeguarding professional to join the newly formed Bristol NHS Foundation Trust as Deputy Named Nurse for Safeguarding Children.

Working closely with the Named Nurse and Lead for Safeguarding Children, the postholder will play a key role in providing specialist safeguarding leadership, advice and assurance across the organisation. This is an opportunity to work across a diverse range of acute and specialist services and to help shape consistent, high-quality safeguarding practice as our new Trust develops., The Deputy Named Nurse will support the Named Nurse and Lead for Safeguarding Children in the delivery of the Trust's statutory safeguarding responsibilities. The postholder will provide expert advice and professional leadership to staff managing complex safeguarding concerns and promote high standards of safeguarding practice across the organisation.

Key responsibilities will include providing safeguarding supervision; supporting the development and delivery of safeguarding training; contributing to policies, procedures and service development; and supporting safeguarding assurance, audit, performance monitoring and reporting.

The postholder will contribute to statutory safeguarding reviews, including Rapid Reviews and Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews, and will support the management of allegations against staff where there is a safeguarding children element.

A key part of the role will be developing strong relationships with clinical teams, senior leaders and multi-agency partners, representing the Trust within relevant safeguarding forums and contributing to a culture of professional curiosity, constructive challenge, learning and continuous improvement.

We are looking for an experienced, motivated and compassionate practitioner with significant safeguarding children expertise, strong leadership and communication skills, and the confidence to influence, challenge, and support practice across a complex organisation.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is a newly formed organisation, bringing together colleagues and services across Bristol and Weston. This is an exciting time to join us and help shape an organisation committed to delivering high-quality, safe and equitable care.

We are committed to an inclusive culture where there is no place for discrimination. We listen to the experiences of our minoritized colleagues, recognise where we need to do better and are committed to meaningful change. Respect, dignity, civility, compassion and care guide how we treat our patients, colleagues and partners. We know that patient safety, experience and outcomes improve when our people feel valued, empowered and supported.

Safeguarding is everybody's responsibility. We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. All colleagues are expected to follow national and local safeguarding arrangements and demonstrate the competencies relevant to their role.

We are also committed to sustainable healthcare, with all colleagues playing a part in supporting our net zero carbon and biodiversity ambitions.