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

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
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Nicola Rose
- Job title
- Deputy Chief Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
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