Job overview
The focus of the role is within the boundaries of Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT). The Safeguarding Specialist Advisor will have a key role in promoting good professional practice and providing all elements of the Safeguarding agenda under the guidance of the Named Nurses for
Safeguarding Adults.
You will take the lead in providing supervision, training, specialist advice and support related to safeguarding adults. The post holder contributes to developing the skills of the frontline practitioners, particularly in relation to assessment of risk, and report writing.
Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship and therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom.
Main duties of the job
1. You'll act as an advocate for adults at risk, raising awareness of their needs and actively promoting the philosophy that their interests are paramount.
2. Theoretical and practical knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices in the field of safeguarding enables the post holder to provide specialist safeguarding advice to managers, professionals and external agencies.
3. Negotiate and inspire the development of a culture of safeguarding, robust systems and internal policies relating to safeguarding children and adults within KCHFT.
4. Plan and monitor attendance of health professionals at safeguarding supervision. In doing so, monitor and assess the impact of safeguarding adult work on individual practitioners/caseloads, identify risk and communicate to Named Nurses for Safeguarding Children and Adults and service line managers.
5. Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills are essential to ensure the appropriate representation of KCHFT in public arenas, including court and case conferencing reporting.
6. Work autonomously, organising and planning own work to meet the needs of the service.
Working for our organisation
Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’ve got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences
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As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won’t involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We’ll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB). Nursing vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses.
Job responsibilities
As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
7. Registered Allied Health Professional, Registered General Nurse Registered Midwife, District Nurse, Mental Health Nurse, Practice Nurse, Learning Disability Nurse.
Desirable criteria
8. Supervision qualification/course - Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
9. Post registration clinical experience
10. Experience of working with partner agencies in relation to safeguarding adults
11. Experience of managing caseloads that contain adults at risk.
12. Experience of teaching
Desirable criteria
13. Experience of providing safeguarding supervision and or clinical supervision.
14. Experience of participating/undertaking audits
15. Court skills
16. Report writing.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
17. Advanced level of understanding of key government legislation and current guidance, relevant to safeguarding adults
18. Knowledge of application of NMC Code of Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice.
19. Knowledge of frameworks in respect of safeguarding supervision
20. Demonstrates a clear understanding of adult abuse and neglect and the impact for adults and families/carers.
21. Knowledge and Understanding of MCA Legislation and DOLs
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
22. IT skills – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
23. Must be able to travel around KCHFT area in a timely manner.
24. Ability to plan and prioritise own workload and manage time effectively.
25. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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