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View all our vacancies across our hospitals in Sussex. Search, find and apply for a job with us today. Head of Nursing for Safeguarding ChildrenBand 8bMain area: Safeguarding Grade: Band 8b Contract: Permanent Hours: 23 hours per weekPart time Flexible working Job ref: 279-7099590-APR25 Employer:University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type:NHS Site:All UXSx Sites Town:Worthing Salary:£62,215 - £72,293 pro rata, per annum Salary period:Yearly Closing:16/04/2025 23:59 About our TrustAt UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years. Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work-life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career, we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do. We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex. Job overviewAre you an experienced senior nurse passionate about safeguarding children and children in care & a commitment to delivering high-quality care? If so, this is your opportunity to lead 'shape the safeguarding strategy within University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (UHSx). As the Head of Nursing for children and children in care, you will provide senior nursing leadership, ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding practice across our Trust. You will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies, quality governance, and performance management to enhance safeguarding services. This role involves: Strategic Leadership – Shaping & delivering the Trust's safeguarding vision & compliance with statutory regulations. Quality Assurance – Ensuring safeguarding governance aligns with national standards supporting audit processes. Multi-Agency Collaboration – Representing the Trust at Local Safeguarding Partnerships & working closely with external stakeholders. Education & Training – Leading staff training & development in safeguarding best practices. Service Improvement – Driving continuous quality improvements to safeguarding processes & patient care. Main duties of the jobThe Head of Nursing will be an integral member of the Safeguarding Senior Management Team, supporting the Corporate Nursing Division in delivering key performance targets and the Safeguarding strategy. The post holder will provide proactive senior nursing leadership and management for Safeguarding children and children in care. You will have: Registered Nurse (Adult / Children/ Midwife) qualification Extensive safeguarding experience with knowledge of specialist areas Strong leadership & people management skills Proven ability to work within complex & challenging environments Experience in multi-agency safeguarding work at a senior level Working for our organisationAt UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work-life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career, we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do. We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex. Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesThe post holder will have management and leadership responsibilities for the following areas: Determining the strategic direction of the safeguarding service in collaboration with the Associate Director and wider safeguarding SMT. Compliance with statutory regulations and service quality for safeguarding at UHSussex. Performance management and professional standards of Safeguarding Nurse Specialists to ensure delivery of healthcare performance standards and Trust objectives within their designated area of responsibility. Ensuring UHSussex systems and processes support safeguarding children and children in care. Safeguarding, learning, and practice reviews, including the development of action plans. Strategy for recognition and response of all forms of abuse and neglect, including domestic violence and abuse, extrafamilial harm, and contextual forms of abuse. Preparing an annual report to provide assurance to the UHSussex Trust Board and ICB. Represent the Trust or act as an active local safeguarding partnership and sub-group member. Assurance is provided via monthly exception reports and quarterly complete reports to the Trust, ICB, and Safeguarding Partnerships. Assurance to the Board and other stakeholders via attendance at internal safeguarding meetings and committees. Deputising for the Associate Director at the Local Safeguarding Partnership meetings and other multi-agency, integrated care system meetings as required. Act as Chair of the children and children in care Operational Group. Ensuring safeguarding action plans associated with the children and children in care Operational Group meetings are monitored, and concerns are escalated to the Safeguarding Committee. Monitoring of action plans with external safeguarding audits. Escalate concerns via the Safeguarding Strategy Committee. The learning from safeguarding activity is disseminated, and action plans are followed up. Ensure that the provision of education and training sessions on safeguarding children and children in care meet the requirements in the various guidance documents. Person specificationRegistered Nurse/ Midwife/ RSCN / RHV Educated to master’s level/equivalent level qualification in relevant subject, or considerable experience of working at a similar level in a specialist area. Teaching qualification or equivalent experience. Extensive experience of safeguarding experience with knowledge of specialist areas. Level 4 competence for Safeguarding. Senior level experience of working within safeguarding children and children in care. Robust understanding of clinical decision-making processes within health organisations and with partner organizations e.g., local Authority, acute and private providers, and the public. Experience of presenting at a senior level Safeguarding Quarterly Board. Equality, Diversity, and InclusionEvidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues. Important information for applicants: Please note, the use of AI generated applications will be closely monitored. It is at the manager's discretion to reject your application if they feel the majority has been created through the use of AI tools. Closing Adverts Early:In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified. Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity. Flexible Working:If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager. DBS Checks:As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975. Skilled Worker Visa:Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria. UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications. Further Information: For help with the application process for Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nursingteam@. For help with the application process for Non-Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nonnursingteam@. Employer certification / accreditation badgesYou must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Name: Jane Woollard Job title: Deputy Chief Nurse Email address: jane.woollard2@ Telephone number: 07740868271 Jane Woollard, Deputy Chief Nurse for Quality jane.woollard2@ / 0774 0868271 Beaulah Chizimba - Associate Director of Nursing for Safeguarding Beaulah.chizimba3@ / 07880691759 Cathy Coppard, Head of Nursing for Safeguarding Catherine.Coppard@ Marieke Casey, PA - marieke.casey1@#J-18808-Ljbffr