Named GP for Safeguarding- All Age (NHS Medical & Dental: Salaried GP) - Salaried GP - NHS Bris[...]

Employer
NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
BNSSG ICB
Town
Bristol
Salary
£38,807.37 0
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/05/2024 23:59
Named GP for Safeguarding- All AgeNHS Medical & Dental: Salaried GPJob overviewThe Named GP is a general practitioner with a special interest in safeguarding- both adults and children. The Named GP will contribute to the planning and strategic organisation of the safeguarding work programme in conjunction with the Head of Safeguarding and wider ICB Safeguarding Team. This could include providing expert Primary Care advice to safeguarding practice and championing any changes needed to promote the welfare of children, adults and communities.The role incorporates responsibilities in training, audit, reporting writing and liaison. The Named GP provides a link from the ICB Safeguarding team to Primary Care, although is also closely supported by two Named Professionals for Primary Care in the ICB Safeguarding Team. Together the Named GPs and Named Professional provide expert advice and support to GPs in issues relating to the protection and safeguarding of adults and children- both operationally and strategically. This Named GP role would provide specific support to the GP Practices within the Bristol and North Somerset Local authority areas.Main duties of the jobTrainingTo improve the understanding and capabilities of GPs in their work involving safeguarding children and adults, encouraging multi-agency working and a think-family approach to safeguarding.Together with other members of the BNSSG ICB Safeguarding Team to raise awareness of resources to support primary care teams in their work to safeguard children and adults, for example the South West Child Protection Procedures or Home Office Guidance to conduct and support Domestic Homicide Reviews.To develop and maintain channels of communication between the ICB and primary care via the designated Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Adult Link GP(s) and for each practice.LeadershipTo lead, with the Named Professionals for Primary Care, on the development and delivery of a Safeguarding Training strategy for the GPs, and work with GPs to promote good safeguarding practice in General Practice.Quality AssuranceTo write Individual Management Reviews for GP Practices as part of the statutory safeguarding review processes for SARs and DHRs.To assist with monitoring the quality, acceptability and effectiveness of training.To advise on the implementation of recommendations from statutory safeguarding reviews and to participate in informing practitioners where appropriate of recommendations.To participate and engage in audit of compliance with safeguarding children and adult policies and standards in primary care.Working for our organisationWe are committed to creating an inclusive organisation that promotes and values diversity. We know from experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger, more creative workplace that helps us to deliver the best services. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of our community; from people of all ages, disabled people, all genders, people from ethnic minority groups, LGBTQ+ people, people with diverse gender identity and expression, people from all religions and beliefs and other diverse characteristics, and we have processes in place to ensure that all applications are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesTo play an active role in the planning, delivery and evaluation of training particularly to staff working within primary care.The Named GP will advise and help shape primary care initiatives to improve all age safeguarding.Hold regular meetings with the Link GPs for local practices in South Gloucestershire.Offer support and advice for GPs in relation to safeguarding children and adults.Support other professionals where safeguarding matters are concerned within primary care.To participate in appropriate Local Safeguarding Partnership arrangements where appropriate.Actively engage with the regional Named GP safeguarding network.Please see job description for more informationPerson specificationQualificationsBe registered on a Performer’s List and be able to provide evidence that he/she has successfully completed an annual appraisal. Be practising as a general practitioner.Knowledge & Experience• Have considerable experience in the care of children, young people and adults in primary care. Maintain up to date practice in relation to safeguarding, attending continuing professional development directed according to needs identified at annual appraisal and opportunistically. Have an understanding of, and be able to teach and facilitate groups.Employer certification / accreditation badgesYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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