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Job summary

Main area
Safeguarding
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Fixed term: 18 months (18 months)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
289-CR-18
Employer
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Cross Site
Town
London
Salary
£44,806 - £53,134 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
01/07/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust logo

Domestic Abuse and Sexual Safety Co-ordinator

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

Job Summary

As the Domestic Abuse and Sexual Safety (DASS) Co-ordinator, you will co-lead the development and implementation of a Trust-wide model to improve the safety and wellbeing of patients and staff affected by domestic abuse and/or sexual safety concerns. You will work within a Co-ordinated Community Response (CCR) framework, supporting clinical teams, developing policy and training, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

  • Co-ordinate the implementation of the DASS policy across the Trust
  • Support frontline staff with complex cases and referrals
  • Collaborate with IDVA services, safeguarding teams, and external agencies
  • Develop and deliver training and awareness programmes
  • Maintain and analyse data on referrals and training
  • Represent the Trust at local, regional, and national forums
  • Contribute to quality improvement and research initiatives
  • Promote an intersectional and inclusive approach to all work

Working for our organisation

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."

If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related subject
  • Training and experience in domestic abuse and sexual violence
  • Clinical frontline experience in acute health settings
  • Experience in safeguarding adults and children
  • Strong risk assessment and decision-making skills
  • Ability to deliver training and manage own workload
  • Excellent communication and supervision skills

Desirable:

  • Master’s degree in a relevant subject
  • Experience delivering training at regional or national level
  • Creative and collaborative approach to awareness campaigns

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • DASS experience
  • acute experience

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDWe are a Living Wage EmployerCapital Nurse, LondonHealthy Workplace - Commitment 2018Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoTimewise helps businesses to attract and develop the best talent through flexible working.No smoking policyCare quality commission - GoodDisability confident employerStep into healthArmed Forces Covenant Bronze AwardArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Nicola Rose
Job title
Deputy Chief Nurse
Email address
[email protected]
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