Job overview
The Safeguarding Adults Specialist Nurse provides expert clinical leadership and specialist advice on safeguarding adults at risk across the Trust. The post holder will support clinical and non‑clinical staff to identify, assess, manage and escalate safeguarding concerns in line with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and associated statutory guidance.
The role ensures that safeguarding adults practice is embedded across all services, promotes a Think Family and Making Safeguarding Personal approach, and provides assurance that the Trust meets its statutory safeguarding responsibilities.
If you are currently employed by the Trust and you wish to apply for this role on a secondment basis, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying for the post.
Main duties of the job
·Act as a specialist source of advice for safeguarding adults concerns, including neglect, abuse, self‑neglect, domestic abuse, exploitation, and complex multi‑agency cases.
·Provide expert guidance on risk assessment, information sharing, consent, and proportional responses to safeguarding concerns.
·Support and, where required, coordinate Section 42 enquiries in partnership with Local Authority safeguarding teams.
·Ensure safeguarding responses are person‑centred and aligned to Making Safeguarding Personal principles.
Working for our organisation
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Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
1. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
2. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
3. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
4. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
5. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
6. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
7. Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: .
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person specification
shortlisting
Essential criteria
8. Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration
9. Significant post registration experience, including safeguarding adults practice
10. Strong communication, influencing and leadership skills
Desirable criteria
11. Specialist safeguarding qualification or equivalent experience
12. Experience contributing to Section 42 enquiries or SAR processes
essential and desirable
Essential criteria
13. In depth knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005
14. Experience of multi agency working and complex case management
Desirable criteria
15. Teaching / training qualification or experience delivering safeguarding education
16. Experience working in an acute hospital setting