Job overview
Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Medway Community Healthcare. Nursing vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses.
The Named Nurse / Named Professional for Safeguarding Adults within Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT) has a key role in developing and embedding safeguarding leadership and good professional practice within all sections of the organisation, as well as providing advanced advice and support to health colleagues and partner professionals.
The postholder, therefore, requires specific expertise in adults’ health needs, abuse and neglect and local arrangements for safeguarding and protecting adults at risk giving consideration to the Think Family approach.
In agreement with the Assistant Director of Safeguarding, the post holder will lead on the development, co-ordination and monitoring of key areas within the safeguarding service.
Main duties of the job
1. Leadership within the safeguarding service
2. Contributing to the implementation of safeguarding strategic plans
3. Supporting monitoring and provision of assurance for a range of quality standards
4. Provide expert knowledge and advice of theoretical frameworks of safeguarding supervision, adult abuse and neglect including impact on adults at risk and their families/carers.
5. Provide expert advice on relevant legislation MCA, DoLS, LPS and Prevent).
6. You will demonstrate a strong focus on quality of the service user experience in the way services are designed and delivered with clear processes in place for addressing any risks or issues which are identified as impacting on this
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
We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn’t visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission
The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work
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
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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It is important to us that all our staff are aligned to our Values and in particular the behaviours we expect from KCHFT managers. With this in mind as part of the selection process for this position you will be asked to complete two other activities in addition to the competency-based interview that you will invited to. This extended selection process is designed to assess your management style and the specific details of the exercises will be given if you are successfully shortlisted. The provisional date of the selection event is 27th May 2026, although this may be subject to change.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
7. Level 6 Degree or equivalent qualification in relevant subject Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Podiatry.
8. To be able to demonstrate continuing professional development to a masters level or equivalent.
9. You will be a registered health care professional
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
10. You will need to be able to be able to use IT systems and databases.
11. You will need to have an awareness of developments within the NHS would as well as an understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance. You will also need to be able to interpret and apply policies.
12. You will have knowledge of up to date clinical practice by using up- to- date skills and adhering to evidence-based procedures and clinical effectiveness frameworks. You will fully understand the role and remit of a health care worker
Working Environment
Essential criteria
13. A full, valid UK driving licence and the ability to travel independently are essential for this role. Should you require workplace adjustments under the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to supporting you to meet the mobility requirements of the role wherever possible.
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