ED Navigator
Job summary
The aim of the ED Navigator project is to provide additional support for young people within the wider community that attend Hull Royal Infirmary, Emergency Department who have experienced violence with injury.
The post holder will offer specialist advice, advocacy, emotional support and information to victims of violence and their next of kin, dependents or associates when dealing with highlydistressing circumstances such as issues around Safeguarding Children or Adults at risk. In addition to being emotionally available to offer support to the Emergency Department staff using a trauma informed approach.
As part of the wider Safeguarding Team the successful applicant will be supported in their role to meet expectations and have access to continued professional development
Main duties of the job
The main duties of this role will involve working with multiple project stakeholders to ensure there is a robust framework of support. This will include:
Initiating appropriate safeguarding concerns and support staff to complete referrals to appropriate organisations for individuals within the Local Authority areas or out of area e.g. Child/Adult at Risk, Domestic Abuse.
Development of an appropriate assessment tool to identify the risk to the victim impacted by serious violence (including knife and drug related violence)
Provision of intensive 1:1 support to the child, young person/adult referred to the Navigator team by hospital staff and other referral agencies e.g. substance misuse, schools and Yorkshire Ambulance Service
Collaboration with the child, young person/adult to design a bespoke support plan that meets identified needs including referrals to partners and agencies linking the individual into community-based support and activities.
A physical presence in the Emergency Department, developing the trauma informed skills and knowledge of clinical staff to engage with children, young people/adults who present as a result of violent incidents.
Working with community partners that have been impacted by serious youth violence.
Leading the ongoing evaluation, strategy, and development of theED Navigator project providing feedback to the Group Chief Executive team and the Violence Prevention Partnership.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The objectives are to facilitate a reduction in hospital admissions, serious violence and domestic homicides especially among those aged 11- 35 years who have been identified as being impacted by serious violence. This will be achieved through support and guidance to encourage engagement with services and promote movement away from violence.
For more detailed information please see the Job Description and person specification
Person Specification
Safeguarding/Trauma Informed care
- Excellent knowledge of applying in practice of safeguarding processes for children and young adults' with evidence of applying to practice
- Knowledge of anti discriminatory practice and equal opportunities
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree, postgraduate knowledge supplemented by specialist training, experience, and short courses.
- Shows empathy and compassion towards others - a natural disposition to put yourself in someone else's shoes. Sees and treats others as individuals (patient, families, colleagues) and treats people with dignity and respect.
- Evidence of training relevant to Trauma Informed Practice and Adverse Childhood Experiences
- Knowledge of local partner agencies and Third Sector services
collaborative working
- Expertise in working within a multi-disciplinary and multiagency framework
- Experience with working with multi agencies including police, health and/or education
- A knowledge or experience of how hospitals work / function
- A good understanding of or resident in the Humberside area
resilience
- Shows resilience, adaptability and flexible approach as situations arise and positivity when times are tough.
- Motivated to use initiative to recognise problems and seek solutions whilst understanding the importance of empowering and enabling others (patients, families, colleagues).
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Emergency Department Hull Royal Infirmary
Anlaby Road
Hull
HU3 2JZ
https://www.hey.nhs.uk/
- Company
- Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- Location
- Hull, United Kingdom HU3 2JZ
- Employment Type
- Fixed-Term
- Salary
- £35392.00 - £42618.00 a year
- Posted
- Company
- Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- Location
- Hull, United Kingdom HU3 2JZ
- Employment Type
- Fixed-Term
- Salary
- £35392.00 - £42618.00 a year
- Posted