Child Death Review - Deputy Team Lead

To ensure that multi-agency and strategic partners are engaged at all levels.

You will be responsible for ensuring that the SET CDR service provides high quality reports and data returns.

You will quality assure the delivery the dissemination of learning from CDOPs and measuring impact on practice across the partnership collaborating with professionals to inform and change practice.

You will be highly skilled in providing constructive challenge and support to partner agencies by critically reviewing deaths.

Ensure organisational compliance (working with the CDR Team Lead and Designated Dr for CDR in the relevant areas) facilitating the on-going development of an appropriately skilled team whilst providing clinical leadership and support.

Lead in the co-ordination and management of Child Death reviews across the county in line with Government legislation and Local Safeguarding Children Board guidance and to contribute to the joint agency response processes.

To collaborate with Designated and Named Professionals across SET to ensure that there is a consistent and co-ordinated approach to child death review practice across the health economy.

Ensure CDR procedures are in place by rota cover so that requests for a joint agency response will be met within 24 hours by the provision of an available Practitioner for 58 hours per week.

Advanced training provision for all members of the workforce who are affected by the process. To provide expert up to date advice, training and supervi

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Qualifications

Essential: - Registered Midwife or Registered Nurse; - MSc (or willing to work towards) or demonstrable relevant experience; - Assessor/mentorship course

Desirable: - Advanced Multi-Agency Child Protection Training

Experience

Desirable: - Experience of delivering clinical / safeguarding supervision