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Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust ED Navigator

The closing date is 28 September 2026

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Job summary

Two Band 6 (AfC) roles have been added to the safeguarding team to expand the successful Northbank ED Navigator programme across the Humber Bridge to our Emergency Departments on the Southbank.

Working closely with the exiting Navigators, Emergency Department Teams, Violence Reduction Unit and Humberside Police the ED Navigator will support victims of violence who attend the Emergency Department.

These posts are suitable for individuals with a professional healthcare registration, social care registration or significant experience in the police and/or judiciary system.

Main duties of the job

The main aim of the ED Navigator project is to provide additional support for young people within the wider community that attend Humber Health Partnership, Emergency Departments who have experienced violence with injury.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.

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 highly distressing 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 should using a trauma informed approach.

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.

Details

Date posted

14 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pa

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

356-26-8241286

Job locations

North Lincolnshire & Goole Hospitals

Cliff Gardens

Scunthorpe

DN15 7BH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position.

We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position.

We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

Person Specification

Application Completion

Essential

• Willingness to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant professional qualification in any of the following: Youth & Community (JNC) Social Work (QSW) SEND Nursing (NMC)
• Professional knowledge acquired through degree, postgraduate knowledge supplemented by specialist training, experience, and short courses.
• Advocacy experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Knowledge of statutory and voluntary organisations
• Excellent knowledge of Safeguarding Children/ Adults at Risk guidance/legislation/ initiatives
• Knowledge of anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities
• Knowledge of the legal framework for information sharing
• Aware of legal issues relating to violence and abuse

Desirable

• Understanding of Early Years and Child Development Understanding (completed Training) around mental health issues Safeguarding adults and/or children Level 3 training
• Domestic Abuse training Evidence of training relevant to Trauma Informed Practice and Adverse Childhood Experiences
• Knowledge of local partner agencies and Third Sector services

Knowledge , Training & Experience

Essential

• Experience with working with multi agencies including police, health and/or education
• Experience of working in a youth/community setting that has been affected by youth crime
• Proven experience of working with young people 'at risk'
• Quality focused in all aspects of work.
• Experience of mentoring / supporting young people
• Experience of delivering individual or group based support
• Experience and understanding of children within their family context

Desirable

• A knowledge or experience of how hospitals work / function
• A good understanding of or resident in the Humberside area
• Lived experience' of the challenges and circumstances leading to youth violence
• Experience in research and development of practice
• Experience in audit and monitoring processes

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Expertise in working within a multi-disciplinary and multiagency framework
• Knowledge of adult and/or child protection and safeguarding practices
• Knowledge of health and safety
• Advanced personal, social and communication skills, both written and oral
• Able to build positive rapport with people of all ages
• Able to work on own initiative
• Able to function in diverse settings and with a wide range of professional agencies
• Organisational, administrative, and data recording
• IT literate, use of MS Office

Desirable

• Report writing and data monitoring
• Presentation skills
• Demonstrates an understanding of clinical governance

Special Attributes and other

Essential

• 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.
• 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).
• Willing to seek out learning, give and accept constructive feedback and committed to continuous improvement
• The ability to travel to different sites in a timely manner
• Flexible approach to changes in circumstance and able to work unsocial hours
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, young people and children.

Desirable

• Full driving license

Person Specification

Application Completion

Essential

• Willingness to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant professional qualification in any of the following: Youth & Community (JNC) Social Work (QSW) SEND Nursing (NMC)
• Professional knowledge acquired through degree, postgraduate knowledge supplemented by specialist training, experience, and short courses.
• Advocacy experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Knowledge of statutory and voluntary organisations
• Excellent knowledge of Safeguarding Children/ Adults at Risk guidance/legislation/ initiatives
• Knowledge of anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities
• Knowledge of the legal framework for information sharing
• Aware of legal issues relating to violence and abuse

Desirable

• Understanding of Early Years and Child Development Understanding (completed Training) around mental health issues Safeguarding adults and/or children Level 3 training
• Domestic Abuse training Evidence of training relevant to Trauma Informed Practice and Adverse Childhood Experiences
• Knowledge of local partner agencies and Third Sector services

Knowledge , Training & Experience

Essential

• Experience with working with multi agencies including police, health and/or education
• Experience of working in a youth/community setting that has been affected by youth crime
• Proven experience of working with young people 'at risk'
• Quality focused in all aspects of work.
• Experience of mentoring / supporting young people
• Experience of delivering individual or group based support
• Experience and understanding of children within their family context

Desirable

• A knowledge or experience of how hospitals work / function
• A good understanding of or resident in the Humberside area
• Lived experience' of the challenges and circumstances leading to youth violence
• Experience in research and development of practice
• Experience in audit and monitoring processes

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Expertise in working within a multi-disciplinary and multiagency framework
• Knowledge of adult and/or child protection and safeguarding practices
• Knowledge of health and safety
• Advanced personal, social and communication skills, both written and oral
• Able to build positive rapport with people of all ages
• Able to work on own initiative
• Able to function in diverse settings and with a wide range of professional agencies
• Organisational, administrative, and data recording
• IT literate, use of MS Office

Desirable

• Report writing and data monitoring
• Presentation skills
• Demonstrates an understanding of clinical governance

Special Attributes and other

Essential

• 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.
• 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).
• Willing to seek out learning, give and accept constructive feedback and committed to continuous improvement
• The ability to travel to different sites in a timely manner
• Flexible approach to changes in circumstance and able to work unsocial hours
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, young people and children.

Desirable

• Full driving license

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

North Lincolnshire & Goole Hospitals

Cliff Gardens

Scunthorpe

DN15 7BH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

North Lincolnshire & Goole Hospitals

Cliff Gardens

Scunthorpe

DN15 7BH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Head of Safeguarding

Karen Harrison

[email protected]

01482315548

Details

Date posted

14 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pa

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

356-26-8241286

Job locations

North Lincolnshire & Goole Hospitals

Cliff Gardens

Scunthorpe

DN15 7BH

United Kingdom

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