Childrens Safeguarding Practitioner Uk Sponsorship Available
Job Description
Location: Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Contract Type: Full-time and part-time (37.5 hours) – Substantive
Disclosure Level: Enhanced DBS required
Sponsorship: May be available (subject to eligibility)
Flexible working: May be considered
About the Role
We have a rewarding opportunity for a registered nurse to join our Children’s Safeguarding Team at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust. This role is ideal for someone passionate about child protection and improving outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.
As part of the Integrated Safeguarding Team, you’ll provide specialist advice and support across our Trust, with a primary focus on paediatrics and children’s services. You’ll also play an active role in delivering safeguarding supervision and staff education.
You will work closely with statutory and voluntary organisations, helping to uphold children’s rights and ensure their safety through collaborative, multi-agency approaches.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver safeguarding advice and supervision across Trust services, particularly those involving children.
Provide professional input into safeguarding training and education programmes.
Promote safe practice and children’s welfare in line with current legislation and NHS safeguarding policies.
Work in partnership with external agencies to support multi-disciplinary safeguarding efforts.
Contribute to audits, risk assessments, and service improvements related to safeguarding practice.
About You
To succeed in this role, you’ll need:
Experience in safeguarding children within multi-disciplinary or multi-agency environments.
Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) (check registration).
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to improving child protection practices and services.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) enhanced check will be required. Learn more about DBS checks here:
GOV.UK – DBS checks
About Us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the primary provider of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of over 500,000 people, which can increase significantly during holiday seasons.
With over 6,700 staff members and a budget of around £580 million, we are committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate healthcare.
We are proud partners of:
- University of Exeter Medical School
- University of Plymouth – School of Nursing and Midwifery
- Peninsula Dental School
Our education and research facilities are housed at The Knowledge Spa, where ongoing clinical and non-clinical professional development is supported.
As a research-active organisation, RCHT is home to the South West Clinical School in Cornwall, which promotes clinical academic careers for nurses, midwives, and allied health professionals.
Learn more: Royal Cornwall Clinical School
Read our latest research: Journal Article – Sage Publications
Joining the NHS
To be employed by the NHS, you must complete several checks, including:
- Identity verification
- Qualification and professional registration checks
- References and employment history
- Occupational health clearance
- DBS check (enhanced level)
- Right to work in the UK – Check if you need a visa
For details, visit:
NHS Employers – Employment Standards
Additional Information
We may close this advert early if sufficient applications are received.
Flexible working options may be discussed at interview.
Sponsorship may be offered for the right candidate, though not guaranteed.
Apply now to take the next step in your safeguarding nursing career, helping us create safer, healthier futures for children and families across Cornwall.
