Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Safeguarding team as a Safeguarding Adult Lead Nurse. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated and experienced practitioner that is capable of positively influencing practice and competent to lead Adult Safeguarding at DBTH with support from the Head of Safeguarding and wider team members.
This role will require an in-depth knowledge of adult safeguarding and associated agendas / national guidance including application of the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent leadership skills and have the skills to drive forward safeguarding adult workstreams.
Main duties of the job
- At all times to work in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
- Maintain registration in accordance with the NMC requirements.
- At all times work to National and local policy relevant to role.
- Adhere to Trust policies and procedures.
- Lead role in safeguarding adults.
- Supporting all activities necessary to ensure the organisation meets its responsibilities to safeguard and protect adults at risk accessing the Trust.
About us
Doncaster & Bassetlaw NHS FT is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 420,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and the surrounding areas. Our services are based over three main hospital sites employing over 6,000 colleagues.
It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, so whether you spend just one year or fifty with us, it's our pledge to help you develop, belong and thrive, here.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to support a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits including:o Extensive range of learning opportunities o NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlemento Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Have experience in a role related to safeguarding adults
- Experience of managing safeguarding adult cases.
- Experience of working within an acute setting.
- Experience in delivering training.
Desirable
- Prior experience working as an Adult lead or specialist nurse for safeguarding
- Experience of working in an integrated safeguarding team (children and adults)
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration appropriate to the job role.
- Evidence of additional specialist training in safeguarding.
Desirable
- Teaching / mentorship qualification / course
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure and with a high level of interruption and changing priorities.
- Advanced communication skills and be able to effectively communicate in situations of emotional distress
- Ability to analyse, synthesise and present safeguarding information and team information to a variety of audiences
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Have experience in a role related to safeguarding adults
- Experience of managing safeguarding adult cases.
- Experience of working within an acute setting.
- Experience in delivering training.
Desirable
- Prior experience working as an Adult lead or specialist nurse for safeguarding
- Experience of working in an integrated safeguarding team (children and adults)
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration appropriate to the job role.
- Evidence of additional specialist training in safeguarding.
Desirable
- Teaching / mentorship qualification / course
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure and with a high level of interruption and changing priorities.
- Advanced communication skills and be able to effectively communicate in situations of emotional distress
- Ability to analyse, synthesise and present safeguarding information and team information to a variety of audiences
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.
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.
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).
