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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Interface with the Primary Care ICB team as necessary.
• To perform all administrative work related to the clinical role as outlined above
• To work in accordance with Coventry and Warwickshire Safeguarding Partnership and Board arrangements (Adults and Children) policies and safeguarding procedures.
• Support monthly data collection for the organisational safeguarding performance dashboard.
• To contribute to reports as contractually and internally required to provide assurance to the ICB regarding the robust delivery of Safeguarding services.
• The post holder holds no financial responsibilities in this post.
• The post holder holds no line management responsibilities in this post.

Education and professional development responsibility:

• Access professional advice, support and supervision from the Designated/Deputies and Named Nurses for Safeguarding Adults, Children and Children in Care.
•  Undertake appropriate continuous professional development (CPD) in order to maintain clinical expertise by remaining up to date with clinical developments as agreed by Annual appraisal process.
• Operate within all Professional and ICB’s Policies and Protocols for good practice.
• The Named Professional should participate regularly in support groups or peer support networks for specialist professionals at a local and National level, according to professional guidelines (attendance should be recorded).

Confidentiality

•  As a staff member, you will gain knowledge of a range of highly confidential matters being given consideration by the ICB.  Under no circumstances should such information be divulged or passed to any unauthorised person or person(s).  This includes holding discussions with colleagues concerning patients in situation where they conversation may be overheard.  Breaches of confidence will result in disciplinary action, which may involve dismissal.

Geographic coverage/ boundaries

• All residents in Coventry & Warwickshire
• All patients registered or needing to register with a NHS Coventry and Warwickshire ICB (CWICB) responsible GP practice.

Other Duties

• The post holder will be required to use a computer and will be responsible for the quality of information. The post holder will need to have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).  The amount of time spent on this type of work will depend on the job.
• The post holder will be required to take part in an annual performance appraisal, where this job description will be reviewed, and objectives set.
• The ICB has a No Smoking Policy that prohibits any smoking whilst at work.
• To follow and adhere to the ICB’s Health and Safety Policies and instructions and be responsible for your own and others health and safety in the workplace.
• The post holder is expected to contribute to the creation of a working environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and treated with dignity

Contractual Responsibilities 

Confidentiality 
The post holder must maintain confidentiality, security and integrity of information relating to patients, staff, and other Heath Service business. 

Health and Safety 
All staff must be familiar with the ICB’s Health and Safety Policy, including a thorough understanding of personal responsibilities for maintaining own health and safety and others. 

Risk Management 
All staff need a basic working knowledge of risk management to enable them to participate in identification and control of all business risks that they encounter in their area of work. 

Equality and Diversity 
Everyone has the opportunity to be treated with dignity and respect at work and has a clear responsibility to comply with the detail and the spirit of the Dignity at Work Policy. 

Infection Control and Prevention 
The ICB’s are committed to minimising any risks of healthcare associated infection to patients, visitors, and staff. All employees are required to be familiar with and comply with Infection Prevention and Control policies relevant to their area of work.

Safeguarding Adults and Children 
The ICB’s are committed to ensuring the safeguarding of adults and children. All employees are required to be familiar with their responsibilities in this area and to raise any concerns as appropriate 

Conflict of Interest 
The ICB’s are responsible for ensuring that the service provided for patients in its care meets the highest possible standard. Equally, the ICB’s are responsible for ensuring that staff do not abuse their official position for personal gain or to benefit their family or friends. The ICB’s Standing Financial Instructions require any officer to declare any interest, direct or indirect, involving the ICB’s. Staff are not allowed to further their private interests in the course of their NHS duties. 

Working Time Regulations 
The ‘Working Time Regulations 1998 require that you should not work more than an average of 48 hours in each working week. For example, in a 26-week period you should work no more than 1248 hours. Employees may choose to opt out by providing written notification as appropriate. 

The above duties and responsibilities are intended to represent current priorities and are not meant to be an exhaustive list. The post holder may from time to time be asked to undertake other reasonable duties and responsibilities. Any changes will be made in discussion with the post holder according to service needs. 

Flexibility
This job description is not intended to be exhaustive, and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances, in discussion with the post holder. This role profile is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only.  The post holder will need to be flexible in developing the role with initial and on-going discussions with the designated manager