Named Doctor for Safeguarding

It should be noted that the Named and Designated professional are distinct roles and as such must be separate post holders.

It should also be noted that these roles are dedicated posts and should not be combined with responsibilities for adult safeguarding or looked-after children.

The job descriptions of specialist professionals should reflect an appropriate workload, covering both roles and responsibilities for child protection and for the rest of their work. Job descriptions should be agreed by the employing organisation.

All provider organisations should have a named doctor or nurse for child protection, a named midwife (in organisations delivering maternity services), a named health professional in ambulance organisations and named GP for organisations commissioning., Support all activities necessary to ensure that the organisation meets its responsibilities to safeguard/protect children and young people.

Be responsible to and accountable within the managerial framework of the employing organisation.

At all times and in relation to the roles and responsibilities listed, work as a member of the organisation's safeguarding/child protection team.

Sponsorship - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship.You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.