Safeguarding Specialist for Children
£55.52k - £62.65k per annumFull-time
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic, and committed health professional to join Kingston and Richmond Foundation Trust's (KRFT) Safeguarding Children's Team. This is a 1-year fixed term contact for a whole - time Band 7. You need to be a Registered Paediatric Nurse and / or Health Visitor with knowledge and experience of acute/community health services as you will be working across Kingston hospital and Richmond community to ensure safeguarding practice and continuum of care for babies, children and young people. The role encompasses promoting a positive culture of safeguarding within the Trust to ensure it is part of everyone's everyday practice. If you are a highly motivated individual who is passionate about safeguarding babies, children and young people we would like to hear from you. Main duties of the job
The post holder will contribute to the delivery of safeguarding services supporting the Trust's Named Nurse and Named Doctor for Safeguarding Children as per guidance as set out within the Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018, Children Act 1998 and 2004, Kingston and Richmond Safeguarding Partnership (KRSCP) procedures and other national and local legislation and policy. You will work closely with the Named Nurse ensuring that staff can access advice, support and learning in relation to safeguarding children. Promoting a positive culture of safeguarding within the Trust will ensure it is part of everyone's everyday practice. The post holder will be required to contribute towards policy development and review, deliver supervision and training within the Trust. You will be expected to participate in audits and Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews and represent the hospital by attending safeguarding children's meetings at Local Safeguarding Children Partnership subgroups. The post will require the need for flexible working across both sites (hospital and community), as required to meet the needs of the service. About us
Developmentand staff wellbeing
Your growth and wellbeing matters to us. From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation. To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities. We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards. Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you. Details
Date posted
06 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£55,524 to £62,652 a year
pa pro-rata incl HCAS (outer london)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
396-8181442-DE-DK
Job locations
Kingston and Richmond Foundation Trust
Kingston Hospital, Galsworthy Road
Kingston upon Thames
KT2 7QB
United Kingdom Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role. Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role. Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
Essential
Essential
Education/Qualifications
Essential
Essential
Essential
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details
Employer name
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kingston and Richmond Foundation Trust
Kingston Hospital, Galsworthy Road
Kingston upon Thames
KT2 7QB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
(Opens in a new tab) Employer details
Employer name
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kingston and Richmond Foundation Trust
Kingston Hospital, Galsworthy Road
Kingston upon Thames
KT2 7QB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
(Opens in a new tab) Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Named Nurse for Safeguarding Children
Carol Oram
View email address on meeveem.com
View phone number on meeveem.com Details
Date posted
06 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£55,524 to £62,652 a year
pa pro-rata incl HCAS (outer london)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
396-8181442-DE-DK
Job locations
Kingston and Richmond Foundation Trust
Kingston Hospital, Galsworthy Road
Kingston upon Thames
KT2 7QB
United Kingdom Supporting documents
Privacy notice
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab) This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic, and committed health professional to join Kingston and Richmond Foundation Trust's (KRFT) Safeguarding Children's Team. This is a 1-year fixed term contact for a whole - time Band 7. You need to be a Registered Paediatric Nurse and / or Health Visitor with knowledge and experience of acute/community health services as you will be working across Kingston hospital and Richmond community to ensure safeguarding practice and continuum of care for babies, children and young people. The role encompasses promoting a positive culture of safeguarding within the Trust to ensure it is part of everyone's everyday practice. If you are a highly motivated individual who is passionate about safeguarding babies, children and young people we would like to hear from you. Main duties of the job
The post holder will contribute to the delivery of safeguarding services supporting the Trust's Named Nurse and Named Doctor for Safeguarding Children as per guidance as set out within the Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018, Children Act 1998 and 2004, Kingston and Richmond Safeguarding Partnership (KRSCP) procedures and other national and local legislation and policy. You will work closely with the Named Nurse ensuring that staff can access advice, support and learning in relation to safeguarding children. Promoting a positive culture of safeguarding within the Trust will ensure it is part of everyone's everyday practice. The post holder will be required to contribute towards policy development and review, deliver supervision and training within the Trust. You will be expected to participate in audits and Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews and represent the hospital by attending safeguarding children's meetings at Local Safeguarding Children Partnership subgroups. The post will require the need for flexible working across both sites (hospital and community), as required to meet the needs of the service. About us
Developmentand staff wellbeing
Your growth and wellbeing matters to us. From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation. To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities. We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards. Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you. Details
Date posted
06 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£55,524 to £62,652 a year
pa pro-rata incl HCAS (outer london)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
396-8181442-DE-DK
Job locations
Kingston and Richmond Foundation Trust
Kingston Hospital, Galsworthy Road
Kingston upon Thames
KT2 7QB
United Kingdom Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role. Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role. Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse RN (Child) or RN and Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (HV)
- ENB 998 or recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Evidence of post registration safeguarding training
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject area with the ability to work at MSc level
Essential
- Experience working as a health visitor community/and / or acute nurse in field of safeguarding children
- Experience in multi-disciplinary working
- Relevant experience of working in the child protection field
- Knowledge of the current government guidelines relating to Child Protection work and its implications for practice
- Skilled in the education and training of other professionals
- Experience of practice involving audit
- Specialist safeguarding supervision training
- Previous supervisor in child protection
Essential
- Be able to communicate with all levels of staff within the Trust and external agencies
- Able to prioritise and organise own workload and work flexibly
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to work as a team and on own initiative
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse RN (Child) or RN and Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (HV)
- ENB 998 or recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Evidence of post registration safeguarding training
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject area with the ability to work at MSc level
Essential
- Experience working as a health visitor community/and / or acute nurse in field of safeguarding children
- Experience in multi-disciplinary working
- Relevant experience of working in the child protection field
- Knowledge of the current government guidelines relating to Child Protection work and its implications for practice
- Skilled in the education and training of other professionals
- Experience of practice involving audit
- Specialist safeguarding supervision training
- Previous supervisor in child protection
Essential
- Be able to communicate with all levels of staff within the Trust and external agencies
- Able to prioritise and organise own workload and work flexibly
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to work as a team and on own initiative
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details
Employer name
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kingston and Richmond Foundation Trust
Kingston Hospital, Galsworthy Road
Kingston upon Thames
KT2 7QB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
(Opens in a new tab) Employer details
Employer name
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kingston and Richmond Foundation Trust
Kingston Hospital, Galsworthy Road
Kingston upon Thames
KT2 7QB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
(Opens in a new tab) Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Named Nurse for Safeguarding Children
Carol Oram
View email address on meeveem.com
View phone number on meeveem.com Details
Date posted
06 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£55,524 to £62,652 a year
pa pro-rata incl HCAS (outer london)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
396-8181442-DE-DK
Job locations
Kingston and Richmond Foundation Trust
Kingston Hospital, Galsworthy Road
Kingston upon Thames
KT2 7QB
United Kingdom Supporting documents
Privacy notice
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab) This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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