Job SummaryAre you a Degree-qualified SCPHN with knowledge, skills and experience within the safeguarding arena?
Do you want to develop further skills and experience within safeguarding, supporting practitioners, families and the wider safeguarding system?
If the answer is yes, this could be the opportunity for you
The opportunity we can offer:
- Being part of a strong team of safeguarding leads who are embedded within the wider diverse leadership team within the Healthy Child Programme.
- A Trust which has a strong ethos of supporting staff to develop and progress in their career.
We are looking for a practitioner who -
- Has knowledge and experience of working with children and families within the safeguarding arena and can work autonomously.
- Be competent in assessing suspected abuse and neglect.
- Can work as part of a wider safeguarding system to improve outcomes for children.
Should we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 14/07/2026Main duties of the jobIf successful, you will work within the South locality of Cambridgeshire with the expectation of supporting the wider safeguarding team when required. You will be part of a friendly, passionate, safeguarding team who are always looking for ways to improve the outcomes for children. East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, Safeguarding Lead who would like an opportunity to be a part of a dynamic, friendly and supportive Safeguarding team.
If you would like to be part of a team that plays a crucial role in supporting health practitioners across multiple disciplines within their practice to ensure they can safeguard children and young people, this is the role for you.
A working knowledge of the Working Together 2026 and knowledge and experience of working with vulnerable families and multi-agencies would be an expectation of a practitioner applying for this role.
This role is based in South Cambridgeshire area. However, there is an expectation of travel across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
Please note that should we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert earlier than advertised.
About usRated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
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Job responsibilitiesJob Summary- To lead on development of defined areas of safeguarding practice as determined by the Named Nurse and Head of Safeguarding.
- To provide support and leadership within and across East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (EEC) on all matters relating to safeguarding children and identifying when adults are at risk.
- To embed the Think Family approach and to liaise with the expertise of the adult safeguarding team when working with adults at risk within the family environment.
- To contribute to the design and implementation of the Think Family approach, promoting evidence-based practice in safeguarding within East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust.
- To support the robust and effective clinical governance of safeguarding children and adults at risk processes in place.
- To provide safeguarding advice, support and safeguarding supervision to frontline staff working with children, young people and their families and to signpost to the adult safeguarding team when adults at risk have been identified.
- To support the safeguarding team in the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), ensuring effective, timely communication and information sharing both internally and externally which supports multidisciplinary/interagency working.
- To be an integral part of the Locality leadership team, working alongside other Band 7 colleagues in the office environment under the leadership of the Named Nurses to promote a high quality, efficient and effective service
- To participate in the design, implementation and delivery of the Trusts safeguarding training strategy and the safeguarding audit programme.
- To participate and represent the safeguarding team on identified multi-agency sub-groups and meetings and work with partner agencies to facilitate the learning from multi-agency review.
- To support and provide safeguarding advice within the single point of access.
Main Duties and Responsibilities- To work with Trust staff to promote best practice, identify risk factors and initiate or escalate appropriate action to safeguard people or suffering from abuse and neglect.
- To contribute to collaborative interagency working and quality assurance frameworks for safeguarding children
- To provide robust and reflective safeguarding supervision to health practitioners on a one-to-one or group session as set out by the safeguarding supervision policy.
- To provide safeguarding specialist advice and support to staff on a day-to-day basis on issues relating to the safeguarding agenda.
- To maintain records and support staff to maintain records as per the professional and Trust requirements
- To assist the Named Nurses in the development, implementation and delivery of the safeguarding training programme and to participate in learning needs analysis as required.
- To assist the Named Nurses and Safeguarding Team in the production of the Safeguarding Annual Report, provide data in relation to Quality Key Performance Indicators, Section 11 Self assessments and other information as requested by the wider Trust or partner agencies
- To contribute, with support from the Named Nurses to Statutory Safeguarding Reviews and Internal PSIRF processes
- To ensure that recommendations and action plans from Statutory Safeguarding Reviews and Internal PSIRF reviews are implemented appropriately and that any learning from these are incorporated into training and disseminated across the Trust.
- To assist the Named Nurses in the audit programme and support staff where necessary in undertaking safeguarding audit.
- To ensure appropriate action is taken when clinical risks are identified by self, or a team member and that the escalation process is followed appropriately.
- To provide clinical leadership and professional support to staff and team members; this includes active participation in team meetings and deputising for the Named Nurses where appropriate.
- To assist with development of relevant policy documents that guide practice.
- To undertake clinical practice duties as determined by Named Nurses.
- To support staff dealing with the emotionality of safeguarding and access emotional support for self when dealing with safeguarding issues if required.
- To support the work in the Single Point of Accesses.
Area of expertise:- To lead on development of defined areas of safeguarding practice as determined by Named Nurses and Head of Safeguarding
- To provide support and leadership within and across East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust on all matters relating to safeguarding people
Communication- To support staff with the communication of complex and sensitive information effectively with children, young people, and adults.
- Maintain good relationships with other professional leads and all members of staff, thus developing professionalism through the organisation
- Key relationships Director Cambridgeshire and Peterborough children and Young Peoples Services Assistant Director for Safeguarding Head of Safeguarding. Named Nurses. Safeguarding Team Operational Leads Trust Staff External agency leads for Safeguarding Children related work
Research and Development ActivityRequired to undertake regular R&D activity as appropriate.
Clinical and Practice Governance- Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/ records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
- Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies.
- The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes.
- Be aware of and adhere to Trust infection control policies and procedures.
- It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with an appropriate Professional Body and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration.
- Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust The post holder must participate in clinical and other audits as required.
- Participate in clinical and management supervision on a regular basis.
- The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.
GeneralSafeguarding people responsibilitySafeguarding children and adults at risk of abuse or neglect is a collective responsibility.
There is an expectation that all staff develop and maintain their role relevant safeguarding people competencies and comply with local safeguarding partnerships practice. Alongside this employee who are registrants are reminded of their professional duty of care.
Safeguarding means protecting a citizens health, wellbeing and human rights; enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. It is an integral part of providing high-quality health care.
Those most in need of protection include: Children and young people Adults at risk, such as those receiving care in their own home, people with physical, sensory, and mental impairments, and those with learning disabilities.
The post holder must at all times carry out his/her duties with regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy.
To be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff.
All post holders must adhere to the code of conduct on confidentiality and be aware of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.
This job description is intended only as a guide to the range of duties involved. The post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to other duties that may be required from time to time and the changes and developments within the Trust.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure of Barring Service to be made to check for any previous criminal convictions. East of England Community Heath and Care NHS Trust is committed to the fair treatment of its staff, potential staff or users in line with its equal opportunities policy and policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders.
Within this role you will need to travel as an independent practitioner on a daily basis, across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough which involves both rural and urban travel. The nature of our work does result in travel arrangements changing at short notice. Due to the large geography our service covers and the limitations of sufficient public transport to undertake this role you must hold a full and current driving licence and have access to your own transport. This is subject to the provisions of the Equality Act 2010, and therefore if the postholder requires a reasonable adjustment due to a disability then this will be considered.
Person SpecificationQualifications and TrainingEssential- First Level Registered Nurse
- Current NMC Registered Specialist Community Public Health Practitioner in school nursing or health visiting
- Relevant Degree
- Evidence of further training/education in Safeguarding Children
Desirable- NSPCC or other Trust accredited safeguarding supervision training or other relevant training
- Recognised professional teaching qualification
ExperienceEssential- Relevant post-qualification experience working in a specialist practitioner role
- Experience of working autonomously in their role working with children and young people
- Relevant experience of safeguarding children and working with families
- Demonstrate a good understanding of Legislation and National Guidelines that drive safeguarding policy and practice
Desirable- Experience of working in MASH or multi-agency setting
- Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring
- Experience of managing clinical audit
Skills and knowledgeEssential- Demonstrate an ability to identify and manage safeguarding concerns within current practice
- Demonstrate an ability to remain child focused and facilitate the Think Family approach with health practitioners
- Demonstrate an ability to advise other agencies regarding the health needs of people
Desirable- IT skills
- Supervision skills both individual and group facilitation skills
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
This job description is intended only as a guide to the range of duties involved. The post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to other duties that may be required from time to time and the changes and developments within the Trust. 
