Child Sexual Abuse Health and Wellbeing Advisor

Job summary

We are excited to advertise this brand new post supporting the Sunrise Hub - North East London Child Sexual Abuse Clinic. Based at the Royal London Hospital, the post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team including paediatricians, social workers and play specialists, to deliver care and support to children referred to or attending the clinic setting.

The post holder will be responsible for supporting children, young people and their families, before, during and following health assessments where there are concerns regarding possible sexual harm.

Working with the wider multi-disciplinary team, this will involve, on a case-by-case basis, helping to form a care plan that ensures that each child receives the right support at the right time. The post holder will also provide immediate support to children and parents/carers whilst the care package is being assembled including in some cases longer-term support within the health and/or criminal justice systems.

The post holder will assist in building capacity with partner services around their knowledge of The Sunrise hub in child sexual assault cases as well as identifying gaps in Local Services as outlined above. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that there are up to date information packs and resources available for children, parents/carers.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for supporting children, young people and their families, before, during and following health assessments where there are concerns regarding possible sexual harm.

Working with the wider multi-disciplinary team, this will involve, on a case-by-case basis, helping to form a care plan that ensures that each child receives the right support at the right time. The post holder will also provide immediate support to children and parents/carers whilst the care package is being assembled including in some cases longer-term support within the health and/or criminal justice systems.

The post holder will support the health team during health assessments and may offer follow-up provision for some children and young people.

The post holder will assist in building capacity with key partner services around their knowledge of The Sunrise hub in child sexual assault cases as well as identifying gaps in Local Services as outlined above. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that there are up to date information packs and resources available for children, parents and carers.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Date posted: 14 April 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £54,320 to £60,981 a year per annum inc pro rata

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 259-7147614RLH

Job locations: Royal London Hospital, London, E1 1FR

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.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Barts Health NHS Trust

Address: Royal London Hospital, London, E1 1FR

Employer's website: https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk