Employer Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site County Hall Town Norwich Salary £46,148 - £52,809 gross per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 11/05/2025 23:59
Band 7
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience
YOUR APPLICATION
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and forward thinking Specialist Safeguarding Practitioner for children and adults. We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse or Social worker who is passionate about safeguarding.
As a Specialist Safeguarding Practitioner you will be Responsible for supporting the operational leadership of safeguarding within Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT).
Working as part of the Trust Safeguarding Team to promote the Safeguarding agenda and‘Think Family’ approach embedding a culture of professional curiosity Trust wide.
Delivering effective compassionate safeguarding advice, support and supervision under the direction of theNamed Nurse.
Ensuring that the Trust meets its statutory obligations to safeguard and promote the welfare of all adults, children and young people under NSFT.
Main duties of the job
To meet statutory requirements of the Care Act, 2014, Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018 and in the Intercollegiate Documents for Safeguarding Adults and for Safeguarding Children and Young People: Roles and Competences for Health Care Staff 2018.
Responsible for supporting the operational leadership of safeguarding within Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT).
Responsible for the day-to-day management of issues arising in relation to safeguarding including but not limited to; professional investigations, Serious Incident investigations, provision of expert advice and consultation for staff, provision of safeguarding training, attendance at safeguarding partnership sub groups as appropriate, locality governance and team meetings, audit and deputising for the Named Nurse.
The post holder will take the lead on appropriate areas of the safeguarding remit to progress the safeguarding agenda across the Trust.
The post holder will function as an autonomous practitioner to provide leadership and governance across the operational landscape to promote the remit of safeguarding as delegated by the Named Nurse.
The post holder will provide specialist safeguarding training to staff in line with national and local guidelines and policy.
Working for our organisation
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you’ll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We’re an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please read the job description / person specification carefully and ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience needed.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Registered Professional
Experience
* Experience in using child/adult safeguarding procedures
* Experience of working as a practitioner or clinician and carrying out safeguarding functions.
* Attending multi agency protection strategy meetings and formulation of case reports, reviews, and professional investigations.
Knowledge
* Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of vulnerable groups including; children, adults, domestic abuse, PREVENT protocols and standards
Other
* Ability to deal appropriately and calmly with potentially stressful and difficult situations.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification).. We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying.
DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK (formerly CRB)
FOR POSTS WITH DIRECT SERVICE USER CONTACT - Please be advised that due to recent changes in the DBS Service, organisations no longer receive copies of DBS Disclosures – these are sent directly to candidates only. Therefore, it will be your responsibility, if successful, to ensure that this is taken to the appointing officer as soon as you receive it.
Alternatively, if you have subscribed to the update service, we will be able to check your status once we have your authority to do so.
The Trust has now introduced a DBS Update Service which is a contractual requirement. You need to subscribe when you have applied for your DBS clearance and there is a time limit to subscribe of 19 days after receipt of your DBS disclosure. Please ensure that this is completed within the set time scale.
This update service is an annual subscription at a cost of £16 to you. This will enable the Trust to have instant online access to your DBS record, with your consent, and so will remove the need for you to have to apply for this repeat check again.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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