An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen to join the Safeguarding Adults Team at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust working at the Southport Hospital site.
The post holder will provide a comprehensive, professional and effective administrative service to the team, including the processing of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) applications. The role will also include taking minutes at meetings and ensure effective data collection. Flexibility and confidentiality are key requirements of this role and a calm and friendly manner when dealing with enquiries and external organisations.
The post holder will support the Trust and the Safeguarding Team to meet its statutory safeguarding responsibilities, including the processing of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) authorisations and undertaking daily communication with the Local Authority. The role will include supporting the preparation for external meetings, providing data for internal and external reporting, and providing comprehensive confidential administrative support to the Assistant Director of Nursing Safeguarding and the Safeguarding Adults Team.
The role will also involve maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of relevant systems and processes, attending training sessions, and providing secretarial support to the Safeguarding Team. The post holder will be responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date safeguarding patient-centred databases, updating patient records, and preparing emails and general communications.
Responsibilities:
* Provide administrative support to the Safeguarding Team, including managing incoming communications and prioritizing tasks.
* Support the preparation for external meetings, including preparing agendas and taking minutes.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date safeguarding patient-centred databases and update patient records as required.
* Provide secretarial support to the Safeguarding Team, including room bookings and diary management.
* Support the monitoring of the effectiveness of Safeguarding policies and protocols, providing relevant data and information as required.
Requirements:
* Flexibility and confidentiality are key requirements of this role, along with a calm and friendly manner when dealing with enquiries and external organisations.
* A high degree of emotional resilience is required, as the role will involve exposure to safeguarding concerns relating to adults and children.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to offering an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job, as well as all armed forces veterans who meet the minimum criteria.
Please note that we may close a vacancy earlier than stated if a sufficient number of applications are received, and you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.
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