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Trosolwg o'r swydd

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly ICB are seeking a designated doctor for safeguarding children. We are working with our partners to implement the requirements in the latest edition of Working Together 2023.  It is a very opportune time to  join our ICB to help us shape and implement these changes.

We are looking for someone who can bring their expertise and work as part of our system to enable health colleagues  to deliver the highest standards of care in respect of child abuse and neglect.   

We offer the successful candidate professional development through our safeguarding team, our regional network and our chief medical officer. We would welcome applications form individuals who are looking pursue avenues of research in relation to safeguarding children. We are also able to support agile working for this post, the majority of the work can be undertaken remotely.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

The role of the designated doctor for safeguarding children is to take a strategic and professional lead for safeguarding children across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, with the designated and named professionals.

The designated doctor provides advice to organisations, safeguarding partnerships and across healthcare services on questions of planning, strategy and commissioning with regard to safeguarding children.

The post holder works as a clinical expert to the ICB, children’s social care, the health system, other local partners and the safeguarding children partnership in matters relating to safeguarding children.

The post holder will lead and support all activities necessary to ensure that organisations within healthcare services meet their responsibilities to safeguard and protect children and young people.

 A key function of this role is to ensure  a full contribution from medical and health services as part of an effective multi agency response when there are serious concerns about abuse, neglect or perplexing presentations.

 Using their expertise, the designated doctor for safeguarding children will provide clinical advice and supervision to paediatricians and other medical practitioners about safeguarding children living in complex circumstances.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board (ICB) is a statutory NHS organisation responsible for developing a plan for meeting the health needs of our communities, managing the NHS budget, and arranging for the provision of joined up health services which improve the lives of people who live and work in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

By collaborating as an integrated care system (ICS) our health and care organisations can tackle complex challenges, including: improving the health of children and young people, supporting people to stay well and independent, acting sooner to help those with preventable condition,  supporting those with long-term conditions or mental health issues, caring for those with multiple needs as populations age and getting the best from collective resources so people get care as quickly as possible.

Working with us

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment and are always keen to hear from people who would like to work with us. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, disability or long-term health condition, gender identity or expression, race or ethnicity, faith, sex, sexuality or veteran status.

We are looking for people whose personal values and behaviours align with the NHS values outlined in the NHS Constitution and our own values and behaviours. Find out more about NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly ICB in the 'about us' section of our website.