Associate Named Nurse for Safeguarding Adults

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and motivated nurse or midwife who has a sound knowledge of the safeguarding adult agenda.

You will be well supported by a an experienced and highly regarded team and you will have an opportunity to further develop your safeguarding skills and knowledge.

You will work in the Safeguarding Adult Team and in close partnership with the Safeguarding Children Team and the newly formed Complex Vulnerabilities Team, providing support and guidance to staff across the Trust in all matters pertaining to Safeguarding Adults.

Main duties of the job

The Associate Nurse for Safeguarding will work closely with the Head of Safeguarding and Safeguarding Team members to:

• Ensure that The Trust meets its statutory obligation to safeguard and promote the welfare of all adults who access services from any hospital site within the Trust.

• Actively participate in all Safeguarding Training delivery for Safeguarding Adults training and PREVENT / WRAP, across all levels to all Trust staff, including provision of bespoke training and supporting the Safeguarding Team with safeguarding training development and review

• Support the Safeguarding Team in the development and delivery of quality assurance processes, audits and report writing in accordance with The Safeguarding Adult agenda.

• Support the Safeguarding Team in all aspects of the multi-agency Safeguarding Adult Agenda, as deemed appropriate. This may include deputising within forums and meetings as deemed appropriate.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

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