Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) Adult Safeguarding Team as a Band 8a Named Nurse. This is a positive time for the Trust in developing and leading safeguarding and we are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Registered Nurse to join us. The position will lead on national legislative requirements including the Care Act (2014) and the Mental Capacity Act (2005), and the NHSE principles and duties of safeguarding adults. The team offers a choice of bases across the Trust in Bognor Regis, Lancing, Hassocks and at Brighton General Hospital. For an informal discussion on the post please do not hesitate to contact Alison Cooke SCFT Safeguarding Adults Named Nurse via 07810056151 /a.cookenhs.net or Russell Hite SCFT Head of Safeguarding via 07766473326 / russell.hitenhs.net Main duties of the job The post holder will report to the Head of Safeguarding and be part of a wider Safeguarding Team (adults and children). The SCFT Safeguarding Adults' Team work within evidence-based practice to promote both the national and local safeguarding adults' agenda, and to support staff Trust wide in safeguarding adults. This post will provide you with the opportunity to utilise your existing specialist knowledge and skills, as well as develop further expert knowledge and skills within this Named Nurse role. The successful candidatewill demonstrate their professional practice to evidence they are knowledgeable and skilled in adult safeguarding and show motivation, creativity and innovation, and be enthusiastic and able to work both independently and as a team. They will have excellent communication skills and be passionate about protecting adults from abuse or neglect. The candidate will be flexible, hardworking, and demonstrate an ability to provide expert advice to support all staff in their statutory duty to safeguard adults in receipt of SCFT care. They will be responsible for a safeguarding adults' team who offer complex safeguarding advice and support, and develop safeguarding training, across the Trust. This position covers the SCFT geographical area and there will be the need to travel across the Trust and to attend multi-professional meetings, and the option of a flexible working base will be available to the successful candidate. About us We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays. Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services. Why work for us? o Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeingo Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussexo Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retiremento Excellent training, development, and research opportunitieso Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brightono Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA, and Religion & Belief networkso Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trusto Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast Our values Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence guide everything we do. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment. This post may close early if sufficient applications are received. Date posted 17 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 150-MT1533-COR Job locations Various bases across the Trust Lancing BN15 8UW Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description, person specification and trust values, for an outline of the skills, knowledge and experience required. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description, person specification and trust values, for an outline of the skills, knowledge and experience required. Person Specification Qualifications and/or professional registration Essential Registered nurse with NMC registration Educated to or working to master's degree Clinical Leadership skills and/qualifications Post registration training in safeguarding Evidence of professional and leadership skill development Supervision and management skills Desirable Teaching qualification Court skills Experience Essential Minimum of four years post registration Working as a Specialist Nurse in Safeguarding Adults Working in community health Experience of partnership working within health trusts and other agencies Development of clinical policies and guidelines Experience of undertaking audit and small-scale research/projects Experience of supporting staff with legal proceedings Experience of planning and delivering a variety of teaching to single and multiagency audiences Experience of assessing training needs Experience of contributing to Serious Case Review panel or internal management reviews Desirable Experience of implementing new ways of working and / or taking a lead in practice development Experience in management / human resource management Budget management Skills and knowledge Essential Ability to work and communicate effectively at all levels with staff within the Trust and other partner organisations Able to think and act strategically Ability to plan, organise and work under pressure Demonstrates motivation and uses intuition Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative Time management skills demonstrated through an ability to prioritise own workload and that of others. Leadership skills Ability to present confidently to single and multi-agency audience Excellent analytical and reflection skills Keyboard and IT skills required Experience in the use of e-mails Verbal and written presentation skills Clinical supervision skills Accurate recording and reporting Ability to formulate policies, procedures and practice guidance Facilitation skills, particularly the ability to facilitate change within clinical practice, processes and organisations Ability to manage conflict or professional disagreement Ability to develop appropriate networks within health and with other agencies In depth knowledge and understanding of national and local safeguarding adults, Care Act 2014 guidance, policies and procedures Desirable Evidence of knowledge and skills in undertaking Risk Assessment Other requirements Essential Up to date knowledge of current local change programmes Knowledge of current legislation on Care Act 2014/MCA/DOLS/Care Homes Knowledge of evidence-based practice in relation to adults at risk High level of interpersonal and communication skills Commitment to partnership working Self-motivated Ability to influence and motivate Recognition of own and others training needs Recognitions of own strengths and weaknesses Empathy and listening skills Assertive Flexible Ability to work alone Car driver Knowledge of risk and when to escalate Desirable Knowledge and understanding of management of change and Clinical Governance Knowledge of the theories of adult learning Person Specification Qualifications and/or professional registration Essential Registered nurse with NMC registration Educated to or working to master's degree Clinical Leadership skills and/qualifications Post registration training in safeguarding Evidence of professional and leadership skill development Supervision and management skills Desirable Teaching qualification Court skills Experience Essential Minimum of four years post registration Working as a Specialist Nurse in Safeguarding Adults Working in community health Experience of partnership working within health trusts and other agencies Development of clinical policies and guidelines Experience of undertaking audit and small-scale research/projects Experience of supporting staff with legal proceedings Experience of planning and delivering a variety of teaching to single and multiagency audiences Experience of assessing training needs Experience of contributing to Serious Case Review panel or internal management reviews Desirable Experience of implementing new ways of working and / or taking a lead in practice development Experience in management / human resource management Budget management Skills and knowledge Essential Ability to work and communicate effectively at all levels with staff within the Trust and other partner organisations Able to think and act strategically Ability to plan, organise and work under pressure Demonstrates motivation and uses intuition Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative Time management skills demonstrated through an ability to prioritise own workload and that of others. Leadership skills Ability to present confidently to single and multi-agency audience Excellent analytical and reflection skills Keyboard and IT skills required Experience in the use of e-mails Verbal and written presentation skills Clinical supervision skills Accurate recording and reporting Ability to formulate policies, procedures and practice guidance Facilitation skills, particularly the ability to facilitate change within clinical practice, processes and organisations Ability to manage conflict or professional disagreement Ability to develop appropriate networks within health and with other agencies In depth knowledge and understanding of national and local safeguarding adults, Care Act 2014 guidance, policies and procedures Desirable Evidence of knowledge and skills in undertaking Risk Assessment Other requirements Essential Up to date knowledge of current local change programmes Knowledge of current legislation on Care Act 2014/MCA/DOLS/Care Homes Knowledge of evidence-based practice in relation to adults at risk High level of interpersonal and communication skills Commitment to partnership working Self-motivated Ability to influence and motivate Recognition of own and others training needs Recognitions of own strengths and weaknesses Empathy and listening skills Assertive Flexible Ability to work alone Car driver Knowledge of risk and when to escalate Desirable Knowledge and understanding of management of change and Clinical Governance Knowledge of the theories of adult learning 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust Address Various bases across the Trust Lancing BN15 8UW Employer's website https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)