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Job Overview
The paediatric liaison specialist is responsible for the strategic development and operational implementation of safeguarding initiatives at The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This role focuses on facilitating appropriate referral and liaison between hospital services, community practitioners, and other health professionals. Responsibilities include acting as a professional resource and link between acute, community, and primary care services, while promoting effective communication within these areas. The position ensures the safeguarding and welfare promotion of children, young people, and unborn babies encountered at the Trust, in alignment with relevant national guidelines and frameworks such as Working Together to Safeguard Children (2023).
Main Duties of the Job
The role supports professionals in identifying vulnerability indicators in children, young people, and families, enabling preventative work and targeted support. It includes ensuring effective discharge planning with school nurses and health visitors and supporting robust communication pathways between acute and community settings. Responsibilities include:
- Developing, reviewing, and implementing policies to promote best practices within healthcare settings.
- Providing specialist knowledge and guidance on safeguarding issues.
- Participating in clinical audits, research, governance, and staff development initiatives.
- Managing the paediatric liaison administrator.
- Ensuring accurate and timely record-keeping in accordance with Trust policies.
The role also requires delivering training on safeguarding children, acting as a clinical role model, and contributing to annual board reports and quarterly safeguarding reviews.
Working for the Organisation
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves nearly half a million people and provides a wide range of services, including accident and emergency care, outpatient clinics, and maternity services. The Trust collaborates with local GPs, community services, and the wider North West London Integrated Care System to deliver safe, high-quality, and compassionate care. The workforce includes over 3,500 staff dedicated to achieving the vision of becoming an outstanding healthcare provider.
The organisation is committed to staff development, offering continuous professional training, flexible working opportunities, and access to a variety of staff benefits. Ongoing initiatives aim to build a new Hillingdon Hospital and enhance the patient care experience.
Detailed Job Description and Responsibilities
Key result areas include:
- Vision, Strategy, and Development: Establishing communication pathways between acute and community services. Providing specialist advice and ensuring compliance with safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Leadership, Culture, and Values: Reviewing policies, ensuring effective communication of complex information, and leading the development of safeguarding training programs. Acting as a role model and contributing to staff appraisals and personal development plans.
- Governance, Quality, and Performance: Supporting clinical governance, risk assessments, and audits. Facilitating evidence-based practices and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.
Additional responsibilities include delivering presentations, facilitating safeguarding forums, and producing accurate reports on safeguarding activities.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
- RN/RSCN/RM/RNLD qualification with current NMC registration.
- Post-registration experience and Level 3 safeguarding certification.
- Knowledge of collaborative working with health and social care providers.
- Demonstrated reflective practice and teaching experience.
- Proficiency in report writing and IT skills, including MS Teams.
Desirable Criteria
- SCPHN or equivalent qualification.
- Safeguarding supervision experience or qualification.
- Teaching qualification and understanding of public health principles.
- Experience in change management and auditing.
Additional Information
Applications must meet the specified criteria to proceed to the shortlisting stage. Priority will be given to candidates in the NHS London Redeployment Scheme meeting the essential criteria. The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications are received.
The deadline for applications is midnight, 8th December 2024. Feedback will not be provided for unsuccessful candidates unless contacted within two weeks after the closing date.
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