Safeguarding Specialist for Children

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic, and committed health professional to join Kingston and Richmond Foundation Trust's (KRFT) Safeguarding Children's Team. This is a 1-year fixed term contact for a whole - time Band 7., The post holder will contribute to the delivery of safeguarding services supporting the Trust's Named Nurse and Named Doctor for Safeguarding Children as per guidance as set out within the Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018, Children Act 1998 and 2004, Kingston and Richmond Safeguarding Partnership (KRSCP) procedures and other national and local legislation and policy.

You will work closely with the Named Nurse ensuring that staff can access advice, support and learning in relation to safeguarding children. Promoting a positive culture of safeguarding within the Trust will ensure it is part of everyone's everyday practice.

The post holder will be required to contribute towards policy development and review, deliver supervision and training within the Trust. You will be expected to participate in audits and Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews and represent the hospital by attending safeguarding children's meetings at Local Safeguarding Children Partnership subgroups. The post will require the need for flexible working across both sites (hospital and community), as required to meet the needs of the service.

You need to be a Registered Paediatric Nurse and / or Health Visitor with knowledge and experience of acute/community health services as you will be working across Kingston hospital and Richmond community to ensure safeguarding practice and continuum of care for babies, children and young people. The role encompasses promoting a positive culture of safeguarding within the Trust to ensure it is part of everyone's everyday practice.

If you are a highly motivated individual who is passionate about safeguarding babies, children and young people we would like to hear from you.

Developmentand staff wellbeing

Your growth and wellbeing matters to us. From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.