Job vacancy: Head of Safeguarding Families, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, Colchester

Job summary

Main area: Safeguarding
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 8a
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Job ref: 432-HR1656-24

Employer: East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Colchester General Hospital
Town: Colchester
Salary: £53,755 - £60,504 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 28/11/2024 23:59
Interview date: 12/12/2024

Head of Safeguarding Families

NHS AfC: Band 8a

We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training.

Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits

Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of the ESNEFT’s core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, Procedures and in its Practices, to foster positive work relationships, and finally to act with integrity as a professional within ESNEFT as well as a representative of the NHS as a whole. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values such as Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan, People Plan, People Promise and a Model Employer intrinsic in the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Agenda, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Evidence of academic pathway equivalent to Degree in Nursing or Health Related study
Masters Degree in relation to health management Or equivalent
Professional nursing qualification
Demonstration and evidence of personal professional development

Desirable criteria

Masters Degree or working toward/unit/departments Masters Degree level education
Management Leadership Qualification, which has been tested in a management post

Experience

Essential criteria

Proven experience at senior nurse level and proven experience as Band 7 or above with highly developed and detailed knowledge and experience of the following:
Current health policy and its impact on the management and development of acute health services
Experience of effective budgetary management
Significant experience of effective staff management
Providing advice to specialist and non-specialist staff
Experience of ability to manage change quickly & effectively
Experience of ability to manage and lead nursing team
Experience of service redesign and development

Desirable criteria

Evidence of effective working relationships both inside and outside the organisation
Leadership Facilitator
Experience of leading strategic/cross Trust changes
Experience in preparing business cases

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Heightened awareness of national nursing and midwifery initiatives
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to liaise & negotiate
Proven ability to lead teams effectively, exercising sound judgement
Ability to think & plan strategically, tactically & creatively and prioritise work programmes in the face of competing demands
Strong quality focus with an innovative approach & the ability to solve complex problems
Ability to critically appraise peer journals and apply research outcomes to clinical areas
Knowledge of strategies for effective change

Desirable criteria

Carried out clinical changes in light of changing evidence base
Developed Business Cases and successfully delivered change
Experience of working to a strategic direction and have contributed to this.

Please note that where response levels are exceptional we may close the post before the specified date, therefore early application is recommended.

Please make sure that you read the Job Description and Person Specification attached and that your statement in support reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria.

Secondment - if you are interested in undertaking a role on a secondment basis, please ensure that you have discussed this with your current line manager prior to submitting your application. Please note if you are already an employee of ESNEFT fixed term roles will only be offered on a secondment basis.

When providing reference details please provide email addresses so references can be sought promptly to cover the last 3 years of employment.

Successful candidates may be charged for their DBS check. Please ensure you read the information found in the attached DBS Information document

The Trust is committed to its staff and their development and to equal opportunities and diversity. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community.

Whilst we welcome applications from all and your application will be considered on individual merit, if you are offered a position and require a Skilled Worker Certificate of Sponsorship we may not be able to process your application to the final stage due Home Office eligibility.

In submitting an application form, you authorise East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process should you be appointed to the post.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; we look forward to receiving your application for employment.