Specialist Safeguarding Practitioner for Children and Adults
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
The closing date is 11 May 2025
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and forward thinking Specialist Safeguarding Practitioner for children and adults. We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse or Social worker who is passionate about safeguarding.
As a Specialist Safeguarding Practitioner you will be Responsible for supporting the operational leadership of safeguarding within Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT).
Working as part of the Trust Safeguarding Team to promote the Safeguarding agenda and'Think Family' approach embedding a culture of professional curiosity Trust wide.
Delivering effective compassionate safeguarding advice, support and supervision under the direction of theNamed Nurse.
Ensuring that the Trust meets its statutory obligations to safeguard and promote the welfare of all adults, children and young people under NSFT.
Main duties of the job
To meet statutory requirements of the Care Act, 2014, Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018 and in the Intercollegiate Documents for Safeguarding Adults and for Safeguarding Children and Young People: Roles and Competences for Health Care Staff 2018.
Responsible for supporting the operational leadership of safeguarding within Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT).
Responsible for the day-to-day management of issues arising in relation to safeguarding including but not limited to; professional investigations, Serious Incident investigations, provision of expert advice and consultation for staff, provision of safeguarding training, attendance at safeguarding partnership sub groups as appropriate, locality governance and team meetings, audit and deputising for the Named Nurse.
The post holder will take the lead on appropriate areas of the safeguarding remit to progress the safeguarding agenda across the Trust.
The post holder will function as an autonomous practitioner to provide leadership and governance across the operational landscape to promote the remit of safeguarding as delegated by the Named Nurse.
The post holder will provide specialist safeguarding training to staff in line with national and local guidelines and policy.
About us
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Date posted
29 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year gross per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
246-COR7019740
Job locations
County Hall
Martineau Lane
Norwich
NR1 2DH
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address
County Hall
Martineau Lane
Norwich
NR1 2DH
Employer's website
https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
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