Job summary
The post holder will work closely with the Head of Adult Safeguarding to promote and progress the safeguarding agenda for all groups of vulnerable adults. To ensure a think family approach, the post holder will work with and support the Trusts Children Safeguarding Services.
The post holder will be a source of expertise to patients, staff and families. Providing training to practitioners and auditing compliance to statute duties outlined in safeguarding frameworks.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be able to,
- Line management responsibilities within the Safeguarding Team.
- Undertake audits in relation to safeguarding protection duties.
- support wards in safeguarding improvement projects, identified through audits, statute reviews and incident reporting.
- Coordinate and provide both mandated and bespoke safeguarding training.
- Work collaboratively with children and midwifery safeguarding services.
- Work collaboratively with Mental Health and Learning Disability Liaison services.
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will,
- Maintain knowledge and expertise on local and national policy in relation to safeguarding adults and mental capacity.
- Facilitate and implement recommendations of statute reviews within the Trust as appropriate, with support and guidance from the Head of Adult Safeguarding.
- Participate in multi - partner forums, contributing to Safeguarding Board Activity and building collaborative relations with other agencies including Social Care, Police, Fire services.
- Support the Head of Safeguarding with the development of safeguarding pathways, policies and guidance.
- Provide Safeguarding Supervision.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will,
- Maintain knowledge and expertise on local and national policy in relation to safeguarding adults and mental capacity.
- Facilitate and implement recommendations of statute reviews within the Trust as appropriate, with support and guidance from the Head of Adult Safeguarding.
- Participate in multi - partner forums, contributing to Safeguarding Board Activity and building collaborative relations with other agencies including Social Care, Police, Fire services.
- Support the Head of Safeguarding with the development of safeguarding pathways, policies and guidance.
- Provide Safeguarding Supervision.
Person Specification
Performance
Essential
- Experience in Adult safeguarding
- Registered nurse or professional
- Knowledge in statute responsibilities with reference to Adult Protection procedures.
- In depth knowledge of Mental Capacity.
- Evidence of achieved level 6 work.
Desirable
- Post graduate course in Safeguarding.
- Teaching Qualification
practise
Essential
- Experience in Adult protection
Desirable
- Post graduate course in Safeguarding.
Person Specification
Performance
Essential
- Experience in Adult safeguarding
- Registered nurse or professional
- Knowledge in statute responsibilities with reference to Adult Protection procedures.
- In depth knowledge of Mental Capacity.
- Evidence of achieved level 6 work.
Desirable
- Post graduate course in Safeguarding.
- Teaching Qualification
practise
Essential
- Experience in Adult protection
Desirable
- Post graduate course in Safeguarding.
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).
