Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Nurse/Professional for Safeguarding Adults to join the growing Safeguarding Team in Spectrum for a fixed period of 6 months. This role will provide invaluable development experience in safeguarding adults. Prison safeguarding in particular is one of the most interesting and challenging fields and the successful candidate will gain a vast amount of knowledge and skills which they would not encounter in any other setting. Spectrum is a forward thinking and dynamic Community Interest Company, providing NHS commissioned services within prison healthcare, drug and alcohol services, primary care and sexual health services across the North of England for over 10 years. The Safeguarding Team is undergoing an exciting period of development and is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, professional and dynamic individual to join us in leading the way in exemplary safeguarding practice. The Specialist Nurse/Professional will support colleagues in developing the Safeguarding Training Strategy to ensure that staff can access safeguarding training as required by their roles and that training is available to meet the learning needs of individual services when required.
Main duties of the job
The Specialist Nurse/Professional for Safeguarding will carry out a senior leadership role in the organisation. They will work as part of the corporate Safeguarding Team and will primarily support the Head of Safeguarding with the development of the safeguarding adult's agenda across all business units within the organisation. This will include representing Spectrum at local and regional safeguarding groups and forums, as well as enhancing the visibility of the Safeguarding Team within Spectrum. The post holder will form key relationships with stakeholders across the organisation to further enhance connections between the safeguarding team and staff in all sites. The primary function of this post will be to work alongside the in-post Specialist Nurse for Safeguarding across the adult safeguarding agenda where Spectrum delivers health care. This includes secure environments, community drug and alcohol services, primary care, and sexual health services. The Specialist Nurse/Professional will provide leadership and support for all staff, leading on some of the operational workstreams to ensure that Spectrum continues to meet its legal and statutory safeguarding duties. The Safeguarding Team mainly uses MS TEAMS to engage with staff across all business units. The postholder will also be required to attend sites when appropriate to develop relationships with staff, foster positive engagement and deliver training in person should this be required by the site.
About us
BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE
Join our team
We're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.
Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we've got a role for you!
- Access to NHS Pension
- Annual leave on your Birthday
- Welcome payment for some posts
- Refer a friend scheme
- Training and Development opportunities
- Flexible Working
- Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes
- Up to 33 days annual leave
Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners.
We are building on our ambition to deliver the best in health and wellbeing on a values-driven ethos and to maintain the highest standards of patient care and service. We are an expanding organisation, but we aim to grow without compromising on quality and social value.
Our Mission
Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communities
Our Vision
Quality healthcare that makes a difference to people's lives, regardless of circumstances.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Support the current operational leadership model within Spectrums secure estates (prison health care) around safeguarding adults, Mental Capacity Act, Prevent, and also across all other business units where Spectrum provides services, (this includes community drug and alcohol services, primary care and sexual health services).
Foster positive and collaborative relationships with key partners in prison healthcare, including the HM Prison Service, links with local Safeguarding Adults Boards, Probation Service and other key healthcare partners.
Develop and deliver safeguarding training to staff (virtually and in person) on a wide range of subjects, ensuring evidence-based practice is embedded throughout the organisation
Support staff on sites in the management of safeguarding incidents and provide expert advice and leadership to ensure that policies and procedures are embedded throughout the organisation
Deliver safeguarding supervision/advice/consultation to staff when required, either in a group setting or 1:1 (can be in person or via MS TEAMS)
Develop own knowledge of local safeguarding procedures and familiarity with each localitys safeguarding arrangements, (e.g., linking with local Safeguarding Adults Boards, Designated Professionals for Safeguarding)
Lead on the development of safeguarding adults policies and procedures in line with legislation, research, national and local guidance and commissioning/regulatory requirements.
Represent the Safeguarding Team at Multi-Disciplinary Team Meetings in sites (virtually via MS TEAMS) for complex safeguarding cases and contribute to the development of action plans, risk management whilst providing advice and support to onsite teams. To escalate any complex cases to the Head of Safeguarding.
Develop and complete internal and external safeguarding audits, critically interpret and present audit results and data and implement actions plans
Manage and interpret complex safeguarding data to establish if there are any gaps in safeguarding provision and identify action plans to address them
Communicate at a high level with internal and external stakeholders such as commissioners, regulators, Heads of
Job description
Job responsibilities
Support the current operational leadership model within Spectrums secure estates (prison health care) around safeguarding adults, Mental Capacity Act, Prevent, and also across all other business units where Spectrum provides services, (this includes community drug and alcohol services, primary care and sexual health services).
Foster positive and collaborative relationships with key partners in prison healthcare, including the HM Prison Service, links with local Safeguarding Adults Boards, Probation Service and other key healthcare partners.
Develop and deliver safeguarding training to staff (virtually and in person) on a wide range of subjects, ensuring evidence-based practice is embedded throughout the organisation
Support staff on sites in the management of safeguarding incidents and provide expert advice and leadership to ensure that policies and procedures are embedded throughout the organisation
Deliver safeguarding supervision/advice/consultation to staff when required, either in a group setting or 1:1 (can be in person or via MS TEAMS)
Develop own knowledge of local safeguarding procedures and familiarity with each localitys safeguarding arrangements, (e.g., linking with local Safeguarding Adults Boards, Designated Professionals for Safeguarding)
Lead on the development of safeguarding adults policies and procedures in line with legislation, research, national and local guidance and commissioning/regulatory requirements.
Represent the Safeguarding Team at Multi-Disciplinary Team Meetings in sites (virtually via MS TEAMS) for complex safeguarding cases and contribute to the development of action plans, risk management whilst providing advice and support to onsite teams. To escalate any complex cases to the Head of Safeguarding.
Develop and complete internal and external safeguarding audits, critically interpret and present audit results and data and implement actions plans
Manage and interpret complex safeguarding data to establish if there are any gaps in safeguarding provision and identify action plans to address them
Communicate at a high level with internal and external stakeholders such as commissioners, regulators, Heads of
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RMN, RGN, RNLD) or Professional Social Work Qualification
- Registration with relevant professional body
- Relevant 1st level degree qualification or equivalent experience
- Educated to Master's Level in relevant subject or equivalent experience
- Level 3 Safeguarding Adults Training or willingness to complete on commencement of post
- Evidence of continued professional development and training
Desirable
- Additional training in safeguarding adults
- Safeguarding Supervisor's Training
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience working in the health and/or social care sector
- Experience in working with 'adults at risk' as defined by the Care Act 2014
- Working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), Care Act and other relevant safeguarding key legislation and frameworks relating to safeguarding adults
- Knowledge of the Safeguarding Adults agenda within the health sector
- Substantial experience working at Band 6 (or above)
- Experience of participating in or facilitating audits
- Solid understanding of the needs of culturally diverse communities and other hard to reach groups in the context of equality and diversity
- Understanding of complexities in safeguarding adults with additional needs, for example, adults with neurodiversity.
- Awareness of challenges of safeguarding in prisons
- Understanding of information governance and confidentiality within the context of safeguarding.
- Experience in working with adults with complex needs and managing challenging safeguarding concerns
- Experience in managing groups / stakeholders in conflict
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a safeguarding team
- Experience in delivering training to individuals and groups
- Experience in working within prison healthcare or an acute mental health setting
- Experience in providing safeguarding advice and support to colleagues
- Experience in delivering Safeguarding Supervision
- Knowledge of the safeguarding children's agenda
Skills
Essential
- High level critical thinking skills. Ability to work independently, but also as a team player, able to contribute to the wider values of the organisation, with the ability to work flexibly.
- Able to think critically and adopt a facilitative and empowering approach to leadership
- Well-developed leadership skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate
- High standard of written, verbal and presentation skills
- Ability to work on own initiative whilst balancing priorities to meet deadlines and team objectives
- Ability to communicate complex information on a range of challenging safeguarding issues in a professional and competent manner
- The postholder will be required to remain up to date with relevant research and guidance pertaining to safeguarding and implement this into practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RMN, RGN, RNLD) or Professional Social Work Qualification
- Registration with relevant professional body
- Relevant 1st level degree qualification or equivalent experience
- Educated to Master's Level in relevant subject or equivalent experience
- Level 3 Safeguarding Adults Training or willingness to complete on commencement of post
- Evidence of continued professional development and training
Desirable
- Additional training in safeguarding adults
- Safeguarding Supervisor's Training
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience working in the health and/or social care sector
- Experience in working with 'adults at risk' as defined by the Care Act 2014
- Working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), Care Act and other relevant safeguarding key legislation and frameworks relating to safeguarding adults
- Knowledge of the Safeguarding Adults agenda within the health sector
- Substantial experience working at Band 6 (or above)
- Experience of participating in or facilitating audits
- Solid understanding of the needs of culturally diverse communities and other hard to reach groups in the context of equality and diversity
- Understanding of complexities in safeguarding adults with additional needs, for example, adults with neurodiversity.
- Awareness of challenges of safeguarding in prisons
- Understanding of information governance and confidentiality within the context of safeguarding.
- Experience in working with adults with complex needs and managing challenging safeguarding concerns
- Experience in managing groups / stakeholders in conflict
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a safeguarding team
- Experience in delivering training to individuals and groups
- Experience in working within prison healthcare or an acute mental health setting
- Experience in providing safeguarding advice and support to colleagues
- Experience in delivering Safeguarding Supervision
- Knowledge of the safeguarding children's agenda
Skills
Essential
- High level critical thinking skills. Ability to work independently, but also as a team player, able to contribute to the wider values of the organisation, with the ability to work flexibly.
- Able to think critically and adopt a facilitative and empowering approach to leadership
- Well-developed leadership skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate
- High standard of written, verbal and presentation skills
- Ability to work on own initiative whilst balancing priorities to meet deadlines and team objectives
- Ability to communicate complex information on a range of challenging safeguarding issues in a professional and competent manner
- The postholder will be required to remain up to date with relevant research and guidance pertaining to safeguarding and implement this into practice
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).