Specialist Safeguarding Nurse – CFHD
Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD)
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Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Specialist Safeguarding Nurse - CFHD
The closing date is 29 June 2026
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Job Summary
Children and Family Health Devon are advertising for a 5-month fixed term contract or an internal secondment (End date 21st December 2026) for a Band 7 Specialist Safeguarding Nurse for four days a week (0.8wte).
The base location for this post is flexible across the county.
The Safeguarding Childrens Team are dedicated and experienced practitioners who are accessible and responsive to the needs of individual staff and service areas, providing expert advice guidance and education in the area of safeguarding children and promoting the overarching commitment of Children and Family Health Devon to keeping children safe and identifying when additional help is needed to do so.
The Safeguarding Team work in the Devon Front Door (Previously known as MASH) and represent the Devon Health Community by gathering analysing and contributing information to the Front Door enquiries and strategy meetings regarding the welfare of children and young people.
Main duties of the job
To provide on-going supervision in Child Protection practice and associated record keeping, to the Alliance staff who have regular contact with children and other staff as required
To provide specialist safeguarding children advice, information and support to all staff within the Alliance; including when liaising with GP Practice Nurses, Dentists and Pharmacists
To provide support and guidance to the paediatric liaison nurse as required and provide cover for this function as required
To contribute to the development of practice and procedures for Safeguarding and Child Protection within the Trust, in conjunction with the Named Nurse Safeguarding Children and the wider Safeguarding Team
To provide professional expertise to the Devon Front Door (Formally MASH) and support decision making into the Front Door
The postholder will work according to Standards, policies and Procedures set by the Trust and Local Safeguarding Children Partnerships
To deputise for the Named Nurse Safeguarding Children in their absence
To support/provide training, utilising specialist knowledge across a range of practice including nursing, social care and multiagency safeguarding practice for the alliance staff, as requested by the Named Nurse Safeguarding Children.
To provide Leadership and support to enhance the working practice of all Alliance staff in relation to Safeguarding Children.
To work across community and hospital bases as the job requires.
About Us
At Children and Family Health Devon, we are dedicated to improving the physical and mental health of children and young people across Devon and Torbay. We aim to create an environment where children and young people can thrive and are committed to reducing health inequalities and providing specialised support, empowering them to lead healthy, fulfilling lives.
Our children and young people say
We would like the people who work for Children and Family Health Devon to be understanding, patient and respectful. They should be trustworthy and make us feel safe and comfortable. It is important that they use their skills and experience to listen carefully in a non-patronising and non-judgemental way. When staff are positive and friendly, they help to create an environment that is informal and without pressure.
Details
Date posted
18 June 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
5 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9369-26-0463
Job locations
Children & Family Health Devon
Bittern Road
Sowton Industrial Estate
Exeter
EX2 7FW
United Kingdom
CFHD - The Quay
Plymouth Road
Tavistock
PL19 8AB
United Kingdom
Integrated Childrens Services
Fishleigh Road
Roundswell Business Park
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 3UD
United Kingdom
Children & Family Health
Shinners Bridge
Dartington
Totnes
Devon
TQ9 6JD
United Kingdom
South Devon Healthcare
187 Newton Road
Torquay
TQ2 7BA
United Kingdom
C F H D
Tiverton Way
Tiverton Business Park
Tiverton
EX16 6TG
United Kingdom
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Person Specification
Experience
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Children & Family Health Devon
Bittern Road
Sowton Industrial Estate
Exeter
EX2 7FW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Children & Family Health Devon
Bittern Road
Sowton Industrial Estate
Exeter
EX2 7FW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For Questions About The Job, Contact:
Named Nurse
Val Watkins
[email protected]
Details
Date posted
18 June 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
5 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9369-26-0463
Job locations
Children & Family Health Devon
Bittern Road
Sowton Industrial Estate
Exeter
EX2 7FW
United Kingdom
CFHD - The Quay
Plymouth Road
Tavistock
PL19 8AB
United Kingdom
Integrated Childrens Services
Fishleigh Road
Roundswell Business Park
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 3UD
United Kingdom
Children & Family Health
Shinners Bridge
Dartington
Totnes
Devon
TQ9 6JD
United Kingdom
South Devon Healthcare
187 Newton Road
Torquay
TQ2 7BA
United Kingdom
C F H D
Tiverton Way
Tiverton Business Park
Tiverton
EX16 6TG
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
Supporting links (all open in new tabs)
Mindful Employer
NHS Employment Checks
A guide to DBS Checks
How to apply using NHS Jobs
Benefits of being in the NHS Pension Scheme
Coming to work in the UK Visa information
Children and Family Health Devon is the place to be
Why Join Us
Who Devon Partnership NHS Trust are and what we do
Our Vision Join DPT
Privacy notice
Devon Partnership NHS Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Specialist Safeguarding Nurse - CFHD
The closing date is 29 June 2026
Apply for this job
Job Summary
Children and Family Health Devon are advertising for a 5-month fixed term contract or an internal secondment (End date 21st December 2026) for a Band 7 Specialist Safeguarding Nurse for four days a week (0.8wte).
The base location for this post is flexible across the county.
The Safeguarding Childrens Team are dedicated and experienced practitioners who are accessible and responsive to the needs of individual staff and service areas, providing expert advice guidance and education in the area of safeguarding children and promoting the overarching commitment of Children and Family Health Devon to keeping children safe and identifying when additional help is needed to do so.
The Safeguarding Team work in the Devon Front Door (Previously known as MASH) and represent the Devon Health Community by gathering analysing and contributing information to the Front Door enquiries and strategy meetings regarding the welfare of children and young people.
Main duties of the job
To provide on-going supervision in Child Protection practice and associated record keeping, to the Alliance staff who have regular contact with children and other staff as required
To provide specialist safeguarding children advice, information and support to all staff within the Alliance; including when liaising with GP Practice Nurses, Dentists and Pharmacists
To provide support and guidance to the paediatric liaison nurse as required and provide cover for this function as required
To contribute to the development of practice and procedures for Safeguarding and Child Protection within the Trust, in conjunction with the Named Nurse Safeguarding Children and the wider Safeguarding Team
To provide professional expertise to the Devon Front Door (Formally MASH) and support decision making into the Front Door
The postholder will work according to Standards, policies and Procedures set by the Trust and Local Safeguarding Children Partnerships
To deputise for the Named Nurse Safeguarding Children in their absence
To support/provide training, utilising specialist knowledge across a range of practice including nursing, social care and multiagency safeguarding practice for the alliance staff, as requested by the Named Nurse Safeguarding Children.
To provide Leadership and support to enhance the working practice of all Alliance staff in relation to Safeguarding Children.
To work across community and hospital bases as the job requires.
About Us
At Children and Family Health Devon, we are dedicated to improving the physical and mental health of children and young people across Devon and Torbay. We aim to create an environment where children and young people can thrive and are committed to reducing health inequalities and providing specialised support, empowering them to lead healthy, fulfilling lives.
Our children and young people say
We would like the people who work for Children and Family Health Devon to be understanding, patient and respectful. They should be trustworthy and make us feel safe and comfortable. It is important that they use their skills and experience to listen carefully in a non-patronising and non-judgemental way. When staff are positive and friendly, they help to create an environment that is informal and without pressure.
Details
Date posted
18 June 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
5 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9369-26-0463
Job locations
Children & Family Health Devon
Bittern Road
Sowton Industrial Estate
Exeter
EX2 7FW
United Kingdom
CFHD - The Quay
Plymouth Road
Tavistock
PL19 8AB
United Kingdom
Integrated Childrens Services
Fishleigh Road
Roundswell Business Park
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 3UD
United Kingdom
Children & Family Health
Shinners Bridge
Dartington
Totnes
Devon
TQ9 6JD
United Kingdom
South Devon Healthcare
187 Newton Road
Torquay
TQ2 7BA
United Kingdom
C F H D
Tiverton Way
Tiverton Business Park
Tiverton
EX16 6TG
United Kingdom
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Professional accountability in relation to Safeguarding Children/Child Protection
- Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal & written)
- Sound knowledge of record keeping and report writing
- Knowledge of diversity & equality issues and their application to Child Protection
- Enthusiastic, committed and approachable
- Flexible and adaptable
- Expertise in Child Health & Development
- Experience in Safeguarding Children and Child Protection work
- Experience of Supervision and monitoring in Child Protection
- Ability to respond to and prioritise Child Protection issues
- Knowledge of Child Protection legislation including,
- Children Act 1989 & 2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children (2013), Framework for Assessment of children in need and their families (2000)
- Experience in teaching
- Experience of delivering Supervision
- Ability to manage and diffuse conflict
- Knowledge and/or experience of Audit processes
- Knowledge or experience of Multi-agency partnership working
Essential
- Professional registration with recognised body e.g RGN , RN Child, RMN, Midwife, Social Worker, Allied Health Professional
- Experience in Child Protection work -minimum 3 years
- Qualification in Clinical Supervision
- Clinical Governance experience
Essential
- Professional accountability in relation to Safeguarding Children/Child Protection
- Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal & written)
- Sound knowledge of record keeping and report writing
- Knowledge of diversity & equality issues and their application to Child Protection
- Enthusiastic, committed and approachable
- Flexible and adaptable
- Expertise in Child Health & Development
- Experience in Safeguarding Children and Child Protection work
- Experience of Supervision and monitoring in Child Protection
- Ability to respond to and prioritise Child Protection issues
- Knowledge of Child Protection legislation including,
- Children Act 1989 & 2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children (2013), Framework for Assessment of children in need and their families (2000)
- Experience in teaching
- Experience of delivering Supervision
- Ability to manage and diffuse conflict
- Knowledge and/or experience of Audit processes
- Knowledge or experience of Multi-agency partnership working
- Professional registration with recognised body e.g RGN , RN Child, RMN, Midwife, Social Worker, Allied Health Professional
- Experience in Child Protection work -minimum 3 years
- Qualification in Clinical Supervision
- Clinical Governance experience
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Children & Family Health Devon
Bittern Road
Sowton Industrial Estate
Exeter
EX2 7FW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Children & Family Health Devon
Bittern Road
Sowton Industrial Estate
Exeter
EX2 7FW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For Questions About The Job, Contact:
Named Nurse
Val Watkins
[email protected]
Details
Date posted
18 June 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
5 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9369-26-0463
Job locations
Children & Family Health Devon
Bittern Road
Sowton Industrial Estate
Exeter
EX2 7FW
United Kingdom
CFHD - The Quay
Plymouth Road
Tavistock
PL19 8AB
United Kingdom
Integrated Childrens Services
Fishleigh Road
Roundswell Business Park
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 3UD
United Kingdom
Children & Family Health
Shinners Bridge
Dartington
Totnes
Devon
TQ9 6JD
United Kingdom
South Devon Healthcare
187 Newton Road
Torquay
TQ2 7BA
United Kingdom
C F H D
Tiverton Way
Tiverton Business Park
Tiverton
EX16 6TG
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
Supporting links (all open in new tabs)
Mindful Employer
NHS Employment Checks
A guide to DBS Checks
How to apply using NHS Jobs
Benefits of being in the NHS Pension Scheme
Coming to work in the UK Visa information
Children and Family Health Devon is the place to be
Why Join Us
Who Devon Partnership NHS Trust are and what we do
Our Vision Join DPT
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Devon Partnership NHS Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
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