Job overview The post holder will support the Head of Safeguarding and Vulnerabilities and Lead Nurse in the delivery of safe and effective safeguarding practice across the Trust, that places the wishes of the patient at the centre of decision making at every step. Support all activities necessary to ensure that the organisation meets its statutory and regulatory responsibilities to safeguard protect adults, children and young people. To work under the direction of the Lead Nurse and Head of Service to deliver the safeguarding adults, children and young people Trusts priorities. Champion trauma-informed, person-centred practice and lead initiatives to reduce health inequalities experienced by children in care, care leavers, exploited young people, and families affected by domestic abuse. Provide operational direction and specialist guidance to colleagues and partner agencies to ensure that health needs are fully identified, assessed, and met, and that inequalities are proactively addressed. Lead on the development, implementation, and monitoring of safeguarding and child exploitation pathways for children, young people, and adults, offering advanced clinical expertise to frontline staff to support robust identification, assessment, and management of risk. Advert The post holder will provide professional leadership and expert advice to all Trust staff on all aspects of safeguarding. Provide high quality safeguarding training to staff at all levels of the organisation. The post holder will be a visible source of support for frontline clinical staff. The Post Holder will work alongside the Named Nurse for Adults, Children and Young People. Oversee and support the Safeguarding Nurses and Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Advocate (DASVA). Ensure the highest standards of safeguarding practice are delivered to adults, children and young people at risk in partnership with all members of the internal and external multi-disciplinary team. Working for our organisation The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally. Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team. The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work. We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered. The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities. If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you. Detailed job description and main responsibilities The post holder will undertake complex person-centred safeguarding assessments and care planning for patients at risk of abuse and neglect. Ensure that appropriate referrals are made and followed up in a timely manner to other practitioners and agencies.