University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Lead Professional Safeguarding Adults
Closing date is 24 May 2026
Visa sponsorship – This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role‑specific criteria.
The post holder will be a senior registered Nurse / Allied Health Professional or Social Worker with highly developed experience and knowledge of the Care Act 2014 safeguarding process and relevant legislation, to include Prevent and the Mental Capacity Act and DoLS; and experience in undertaking safeguarding reviews. The post holder will work collaboratively with the Associate Director of Nursing for Safeguarding and other members of the safeguarding senior leadership team to determine the strategic direction of the all‑age safeguarding service within University Hospitals Sussex; and to ensure the trust meets its statutory responsibilities with regards to safeguarding those who have care and support needs and are unable to protect themselves from abuse or neglect.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will represent University Hospitals Sussex at external safeguarding meetings as appropriate, providing advice on health matters with regard to safeguarding adults in the acute hospital setting. The post holder will undertake Individual Management Reviews and provide information regarding care provided by University Hospitals Sussex in a timely manner, when requested by the Safeguarding Adults Boards (SAB) as part of statutory Safeguarding Adults Reviews and Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews. To deputise for the Head of Nursing for Safeguarding Adults at the West Sussex SAB and associated sub‑groups, and other external meetings as required. To work collaboratively with other members of the safeguarding team, ensuring the development and implementation of comprehensive training for clinical and non‑clinical staff in line with NHS competency frameworks for safeguarding adults including Prevent, and Mental Capacity Act and DoLS. The post holder will be based across Worthing and St Richards Hospital sites but will be expected to provide safeguarding leadership and support across all University Hospital sites, with occasional travel required as a trust‑wide team.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached with this application for the JD and personal spec.
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration.
Please note that if you currently work for another NHS Trust or UHSussex and you are applying to accept this position as a secondment opportunity, before applying you must seek agreement and authorisation from your current Trust/Manager. Secondments cannot be agreed without this approval. If you are unable to gain approval you should refrain from applying unless you wish to take this role as a fixed‑term position.
Person Specification
* Qualified Nurse / Allied Health Professional or Social Worker
* First degree in Nursing or health related subject or equivalent experience.
* Masters Level study.
* Up to date Level 3 Safeguarding Adults training.
* Experience of working at managerial level.
* Expert knowledge of the safeguarding adults agenda, relevant legislation and ability to demonstrate safeguarding leadership in complex situations.
* Proven knowledge of an in-depth understanding and application to clinical practice of the Mental Capacity Act and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguard.
* Evidence of ability to motivate and develop all teams of nursing staff across the divisions.
* Experience in developing and delivering training programmes for clinical staff across different roles and specialities.
* Evidence of ability to work across professional teams and organisational boundaries.
* Evidence of ability to develop and monitor action plans to improve practice.
* Proven track record of being able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks and deliver to agreed deadlines.
* Evidence of specialist knowledge and application of national, regional and local safeguarding adults legislation, policy and procedures.
* Experience of translating national policy into local practice.
* Evidence of supervision skills.
* A sound understanding of national nursing and patient agendas including personalisation.
* An understanding of governance and assurance systems and the application to practice.
* Accredited post-registration DoLS BIA training at masters level Level 4 Safeguarding Adults Training.
* Accredited training in recognising and responding to Domestic Violence and Abuse.
* Accredited WRAP 3 “train the trainer”.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
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.
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum pro rata
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