Job overview

This role is offered as a 6-month fixed-term or secondment opportunity.

Are you a highly skilled and experienced nurse, midwife or social worker with expertise in safeguarding? We are seeking an exceptional individual to undertake the role of Named Professional for Safeguarding Children and Young People, supporting the delivery of high-quality safeguarding practice across the Trust on a fixed-term or secondment basis.

The post holder will provide expert leadership, advice and support on all aspects of safeguarding children and young people, ensuring the Trust meets its statutory responsibilities in line with current legislation, national guidance and best practice. Promoting a child centred, Think Family approach, the role is central to embedding high-quality safeguarding practice across the organisation.

Working in partnership with the Named Doctor, Named Midwife, Named Professional for Safeguarding Adults, Trust Lead for Children and Young People, Associate Director for Vulnerable People, and external safeguarding partners, the post holder will lead and coordinate safeguarding activity across the Trust and contribute to effective multi-agency safeguarding arrangements.

Acting as a professional role model, the successful candidate will demonstrate expert practice, leadership, education and governance, supporting staff to respond effectively to safeguarding concerns and ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality care for children and young people.

Main duties of the job

Working for our organisation

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person‑centred care we’re proud of.

We’re committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger.

We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing  – and yes, we even have a pool! 

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