Safeguarding Specialist Nurse

Job overview

Permanent | Full Time

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Safeguarding Specialist Nurse to join our Community Safeguarding Service. This is a key role supporting the Trust in meeting its statutory and legal safeguarding responsibilities, while driving forward high-quality safeguarding practice across services.

As a Safeguarding Specialist Nurse, you will undertake a range of operational safeguarding duties in line with the priorities of the Trust, the Sheffield Children Safeguarding Partnership (SCSP) and the Sheffield Adult Safeguarding Partnership (SASP).

You will work collaboratively with practitioners, services, and managers to strengthen safeguarding practice and ensure the safety and wellbeing of children, young people, and adults.

About You

• Be a Registered Nurse with a Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) qualification (or equivalent)
• Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of safeguarding legislation, policy, and best practice
• Show evidence of ongoing professional development, including safeguarding training
• Be confident in working collaboratively and influencing practice across teams

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Reporting into the Named Nurse/Community Safeguarding Service Lead, some of your responsibilities will include:

• The Safeguarding Specialist Nurse plays a key leadership role in supporting staff with complex safeguarding cases by providing expert advice, supervision, and training.
• They act as a critical point of professional oversight, offering direction, scrutiny, challenge, and escalation where required to ensure safe and effective practice.
• The role involves active participation in multi-agency safeguarding processes, including the Sheffield Integrated Front Door (Safeguarding Hub) and MARAC, where the nurse contributes to information sharing, risk assessment, and joint decision-making. They are a key health representative and decision-maker in multidisciplinary work.
• Additional responsibilities include supporting community staff with legal statements for care proceedings, contributing to safeguarding audits and reviews, and attending relevant internal and external meetings. Overall, the postholder ensures high-quality safeguarding practice through collaboration, expert guidance, and accountability.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

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Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse, SCPHN qualification - Health Visiting/ School Nursing/ or equivalent
• 1st Level degree
• Ongoing professional development, including safeguarding
• Safeguarding supervision qualification, or equivalent
• Leadership and management training or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• Master’s degree - includes safeguarding or working towards
• Post graduate safeguarding training
• Community Specialist practitioner

Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant post registration experience as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse or equivalent and substantial recent experience in safeguarding children and adults.
• Experience safeguarding supervision delivery or willingness to develop knowledge and skills required to deliver effective restorative safeguarding supervision

Desirable criteria

• Experience of Leading a Team
• Experience/involvement in undertaking safeguarding reviews
• Experience of teaching, mentoring and facilitating professional development of staff.

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of statutory guidance and legislation regarding protection of children and adults;
• Awareness of the complex issues involved when working across organisations and disciplines

Desirable criteria

• Experience /knowledge of Government initiatives in respect of children with disabilities and looked after children
• Participation/involvement in safeguarding reviews and learning lessons to improve practice

Skills

Essential criteria

• Adaptable professional with strong learning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, applying evidence-based practice.
• Excellent communicator and team player who builds effective relationships, works under pressure, and manages priorities to meet deadlines.

Documents

• SNS JD & PS (PDF, 656.3KB)
• Quality Promise Summary (PDF, 560.9KB)
• SCH Local Benefits Summary (PDF, 120.0KB)
• Our EDI goals (PDF, 155.7KB)