Maternity Safeguarding Practitioner inSouthampton inSouthampton PUBLISHED
FRI 8 NOV 2024
This position offers an opportunity to engage with various stakeholders, including voluntary and statutory agencies, and to contribute to the overall support network surrounding maternity and neonatal care. The successful applicant will also be responsible for delivering training and supervision, playing an essential part in enhancing the safeguarding practices within a large tertiary maternity service known for its complex care provisions. The Trust emphasises career development and staff satisfaction to improve the experiences of women and families in their maternity services.
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic safeguarding professional to join our friendly and welcoming Corporate Safeguarding Team based at University Hospitals Southampton as a Maternity Safeguarding Practitioner for 22.5 hours per week.
The potential candidate will have good experience working with families in the antenatal, postnatal and neonatal periods and have an understanding and experience of safeguarding and child protection in this group of families.
About us
The post holder will work as a member of the Safeguarding Team to support the delivery of services to staff involved in the safeguarding of unborn babies, children and families, including supporting liaison between hospital and community services to ensure a safe and appropriate plan of care is made.
You will make strong links with voluntary and statutory agencies to provide support on matters related to safeguarding in the maternity and neonatal settings, including the community and family homes.UHS Maternity Services is a large tertiary provider of the most complex maternity services including high risk maternal and fetal medicine. We are the tertiary unit for complex neonatal care including surgical patients.
We believe in providing opportunities and training for staff to develop including leadership development and academic programmes for those wishing to further extend their potential. We believe in investing in our staff and understand that staff satisfaction is inextricably linked to the experience women and families have in our maternity service.This is an exciting opportunity to join the Corporate Safeguarding Service and develop your skills and expertise in supporting families throughout pregnancy and beyond.
Good understanding of safeguarding in relation to Unborn Babies.Good understanding of legislation in relation to Safeguarding ChildrenGood understanding of legislation in relation to Safeguarding AdultsAbility to engage with a wide range of stakeholdersConfident in delivering training and supervision to a range of participants.
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