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Main area Administration Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 30 hours per week (Hours worked over Monday to Friday) Job ref 409-7435231
Site Southport Hospital Town Southport Salary £24,937 - £26,598 Per Annum, Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 16/10/2025 23:59 Interview date 03/11/2025
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Job overview
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.
Main duties of the job
* The post holder will support the Trust and the Safeguarding Team to meet its statutory safeguarding responsibilities.
* This will include 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 meeting such as MARAC and providing data for both internal and external reporting.
* The role will provide comprehensive confidential administrative support to the Assistant Director of Nursing Safeguarding and the Safeguarding Adults Team.
* The role will include the necessitating of contacts with external bodies, clinical, nursing, management, executive and clerical staff.
* Some cross cover may be required for the safeguarding adults and safeguarding children administrative support when colleagues are absent, therefore the ability to work across to the Ormskirk site may be required.
Person specification
Qualifications
* GSCE or equivalent at Grade C or above in English Language
* RSA II typing or equivalent
* ECDL
* NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience
Knowledge & Experience
* Experience of working in office environment
* Knowledge relating to procedures and practices in relation to safeguarding
* Previous NHS experience
Skills & Abilities
* Ability to work as a member of a team
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Ability to work on own initiative and rearrange priorities as required
* Be able to provide and receive complex and sensitive information and be able to communicate with all stakeholders in safeguarding service
* Up to date knowledge of Data Protection
* Flexible working approach
* Organisational skills
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office Software Package
* A professional outlook and ability to inspire confidence in service users
* Demonstrates an understanding of client confidentiality
* Commitment to self-development to meet the requirements of the role
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We actively cultivate a professional environment of fairness, equality, dignity, and respect for all individuals. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and value the unique skills, perspective and experience you bring.
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and offers an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
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