Designated Nurse Safeguarding (Children) Jobs in UK | NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board
The NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board is looking for applicants for the position of Designated Nurse Safeguarding (Children) in Daybrook, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom. This is a NHS Band 8b role. It is intended for healthcare professionals who have experience, in child safeguarding, clinical leadership and partnership working. The chosen Designated Nurse Safeguarding (Children) will protect children and young people and will give specialist guidance to both healthcare and social care organisations. The permanent position offers a salary, between £66,582 and £77,368. Candidates who need worker visa sponsorship may also apply, long as they meet eligibility requirements and the employer can approve sponsorship.
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About Job
NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board is looking for a Designated Nurse Safeguarding (Children). The Designated Nurse Safeguarding (Children) will give leadership and expert advice across the whole health system. This Designated Nurse Safeguarding (Children) will be part of the Derby, Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board Cluster, which is working hard to improve health services and cut down on differences in care across the East Midlands.
The Designated Nurse Safeguarding (Children) will have a job, in making sure children and young people get the right protection help. The Designated Nurse Safeguarding (Children) will work closely with hospitals, clinics, social workers and other key partners to build child protection systems.
Key responsibilities involve leading at a level to protect children giving advice to healthcare partners about professional protection issues helping with legal duties and making sure that any risks related to protecting children are found reported and handled properly.
This is a full-time job in the NHS at Band 8b level with 37.5 hours of work each week. The person who gets the job might work in any organization, within the DLN Cluster based on how thingsre set up.
Eligibility Criteria
- ✅ Current and proper UK professional registration is very important.
- ✅ Being part of a group that is relevant, like nursing, midwifery, medicine, other health professions, pharmacy or social work.
- ✅ A Masters. Similar high-level experience in at least one important area of expertise.
- ✅ Proof of professional development and experience in professional leadership.
- ✅ Knowledge of healthcare policies legal duties and how they affect healthcare partnerships.
- ✅ Experience leading changes handling budgets and working with healthcare providers and other partners, in the system.
The job provides a salary that’s part of the NHS Band 8b and gives the chance to work in an important and strategic healthcare position. The job allows workers to take part in improving healthcare. The job lets employees work with types of professionals. The job helps support projects that want to make things better for children and, for people who need help. The permanent contract also lets the position develop leadership, within the NHS system.
Required Documents
- Updated professional CV containing relevant healthcare and safeguarding experience.
- UK professional registration and professional membership are current. I can provide the details.
- Academic qualifications and evidence of professional development are ready, for review and I can share them.
- Employment history and examples of leadership and safeguarding experience demonstrate my ability to lead teams and protect safety.
How to Apply
Encourage qualified Candidates to apply online through the NHS recruitment portal. Candidates should carefully review the job description and person specification before submitting their applications.
Candidates must show their registration, relevant qualifications, leadership capabilities and experience, in safeguarding children. Candidates must provide employment references. Undergo Disclosure and Barring Service checks.
Applicants should submit their applications before the deadline. The employer has advised that the vacancy may close earlier if enough suitable applications are received. I recommend applications.
Visa Sponsorship: We welcome Applicants who need Worker visa sponsorship. We are ready to help Applicants, along the process. Applicants must hold the UK registration. Meet the immigration and salary requirements. Applicants must confirm Skilled Worker visa sponsorship and the Certificate of Sponsorship, with the employer before applying.
Don’t miss the deadline — apply before 19 November 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for this Job?
Applicants can apply if they have the UK professional registration. Applicants also need a professional membership. Applicants must hold a Masters level qualification. Have equivalent senior experience. Applicants should bring safeguarding and leadership experience.
What is the application deadline?
The deadline to apply for the Designated Nurse Safeguarding (Children) job is 19 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. The employer could end the job posting early if enough good applications come in. The Designated Nurse Safeguarding (Children) job is the one that’s open. The deadline to apply for the Designated Nurse Safeguarding (Children) job is 19 November 2026, at 11:59 PM. The employer could end the job posting early if enough good applications come in.
How can I apply for this Job?
Candidates can apply online through the NHS Trac recruitment portal. Candidates should review the job description prepare their qualification details and submit the completed application before the deadline.
