Named Nurse Safeguarding Children - Peterborough

To ensure that the Trust fulfils its statutory duties to safeguard and protect children and young people as set out in Section 11 of the Children Act 2004 and Working Together to Safeguard Children (2023), the revised accompanying statutory guidance, this role will ensure that NWAngliaFT is compliant with Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards and discharges its statutory/legislative obligations and responsibilities with the Head of Safeguarding (HOS).
This role is the named children's safeguarding nurse as outlined in the intercollegiate document and compliant with the national standards for NHS trusts., Leading and influencing the development of a robust culture of safeguarding practice across NWAngliaFT and working collaboratively with all services to promote safeguarding. The role focuses on the operational delivery of the Safeguarding People service; using enhanced skills and competencies to influence the pathways of care in the safeguarding of vulnerable children, people and families.

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
+ Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
+ Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
+ Flexible working opportunities;
+ Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
+ Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
+ Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
+ Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
+ On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
+ Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
+ Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.