Job summary UHSussex is seeking a passionate and experienced nursing professional to join our team as Head of Nursing for Safeguarding. This is a Band 8b 37.5 hours per week, based trust-wide. As a pivotal member of the Safeguarding SMT, you will provide senior nursing leadership and management to deliver safe, high-quality safeguarding services. This role involves: Leading the safeguarding strategy and ensuring compliance with statutory regulations. Acting as the clinical governance lead for Dementia, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, and Autism safeguarding. Supporting education, training, and workforce development to build capacity and capability. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to drive service improvement. You will play a key role in chairing the Dementia, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, and Autism Operational Group, and contributing to strategic initiatives across the Integrated Care System (ICS). What We're Looking For Qualifications: Registered Nurse (RN), RMN, or RNLD with a relevant master's level qualification or equivalent experience. Experience: Extensive safeguarding expertise, senior leadership in a healthcare setting, and knowledge of statutory safeguarding frameworks. Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills with the ability to manage complex and sensitive issues.Values: Commitment to UHSussex's mission of providing "excellent care every time" and upholding values of compassion, respect, and inclusion. Main duties of the job The Head of Nursing will be an integral member of the Safeguarding Senior Management Team supporting the Corporate Nursing Division in the delivery of key performance targets and the Safeguarding strategy. The post holder will provide proactive senior nursing leadership and management for Safeguarding for patients with Dementia, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, and Autism. About us At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do. We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex. Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/ Date posted 30 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £62,215 to £72,293 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 279-6970423-JAN25 Job locations Covers all sites Worthing BN11 2DH Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be responsible for implementing and monitoring quality governance arrangements that are in place within the Corporate Nursing Division. In conjunction with and on behalf of the Associate Director of Nursing for Safeguarding, the post holder will address CQC standards, risk management, review critical incidents, identify, and review key clinical and service indicators/audit outcomes and implement information governance requirements. The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the nursing budget(s) associated with their area(s) of responsibility. They will be responsible for the performance and delivery of safe, high quality safeguarding services within the designated area of responsibility and providing cross cover to other areas as required. The post holder will be required to deputise for the Associate Director of Nursing for Safeguarding when required. The post holder will have management and leadership responsibilities for the following areas; Determining the strategic direction of the safeguarding service in collaboration with the Associate Director and wider safeguarding SMT. Compliance with statutory regulations and service quality for safeguarding at UHSussex Performance management and professional standards of Safeguarding Nurse Specialists to ensure delivery of healthcare performance standards and Trust objectives within their designated area of responsibility Ensuring UHSussex systems and processes support the safeguarding of patients with Dementia, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, and Autism Safeguarding, learning and practice reviews, including the development of action plans Strategy for recognition and response of all forms of abuse and neglect including, domestic violence and abuse, extrafamilial harm and contextual forms of abuse. Assurance to the UHSussex Trust Board and ICB via the preparation of an annual report. Represent the trust or as an active member of the Local safeguarding partnership and sub-groups. UHSussex contribute to the LSCPs annual reports Assurance via monthly exception reports and quarterly full reports to the Trust, ICB and Safeguarding Partnerships. Assurance to the Board and other stakeholders via attendance at internal safeguarding meetings and committees. Deputise for the Associate Director at the Local Safeguarding Partnership meetings and other multi agency, integrated care system meetings as required. Act as Chair of the Dementia, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, and Autism Operational Group Ensuring safeguarding action plans associated with the Dementia, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, and Autism Operational Group meeting is monitored and concerns escalated to the Safeguarding Committee. Monitoring of action plans in relation to external safeguarding audits Escalate concerns via the Safeguarding Strategy Committee. Learning from safeguarding activity is disseminated and action plans are followed up. Ensure that the provision of education and training sessions on safeguarding patients with Dementia, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, and Autism, meet the requirements as laid down in the various guidance documents. The post holder will support the directorates in the following areas: Act as a positive role model through the provision of effective senior professional nurse leadership and demonstration of competent, accountable, high quality safeguarding practice. Communicating the standards of safeguarding specialist care to ensure the delivery of patient care is always of the highest possible standard and is compliant with legislation. Actively support the provision and ongoing development of high quality, modern, dynamic, and patient centred services. Provision of specialist safeguarding advice and support to clinical teams and senior Trust leads In liaison with Directorates and Divisions and the Local Safeguarding Partnerships to ensure safeguarding processes are adhered to, supporting resolution of any issues where they are identified. Support in relation to workforce development, training, recruitment, and performance management of the specialist safeguarding teams. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be responsible for implementing and monitoring quality governance arrangements that are in place within the Corporate Nursing Division. In conjunction with and on behalf of the Associate Director of Nursing for Safeguarding, the post holder will address CQC standards, risk management, review critical incidents, identify, and review key clinical and service indicators/audit outcomes and implement information governance requirements. The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the nursing budget(s) associated with their area(s) of responsibility. They will be responsible for the performance and delivery of safe, high quality safeguarding services within the designated area of responsibility and providing cross cover to other areas as required. The post holder will be required to deputise for the Associate Director of Nursing for Safeguarding when required. The post holder will have management and leadership responsibilities for the following areas; Determining the strategic direction of the safeguarding service in collaboration with the Associate Director and wider safeguarding SMT. Compliance with statutory regulations and service quality for safeguarding at UHSussex Performance management and professional standards of Safeguarding Nurse Specialists to ensure delivery of healthcare performance standards and Trust objectives within their designated area of responsibility Ensuring UHSussex systems and processes support the safeguarding of patients with Dementia, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, and Autism Safeguarding, learning and practice reviews, including the development of action plans Strategy for recognition and response of all forms of abuse and neglect including, domestic violence and abuse, extrafamilial harm and contextual forms of abuse. Assurance to the UHSussex Trust Board and ICB via the preparation of an annual report. Represent the trust or as an active member of the Local safeguarding partnership and sub-groups. UHSussex contribute to the LSCPs annual reports Assurance via monthly exception reports and quarterly full reports to the Trust, ICB and Safeguarding Partnerships. Assurance to the Board and other stakeholders via attendance at internal safeguarding meetings and committees. Deputise for the Associate Director at the Local Safeguarding Partnership meetings and other multi agency, integrated care system meetings as required. Act as Chair of the Dementia, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, and Autism Operational Group Ensuring safeguarding action plans associated with the Dementia, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, and Autism Operational Group meeting is monitored and concerns escalated to the Safeguarding Committee. Monitoring of action plans in relation to external safeguarding audits Escalate concerns via the Safeguarding Strategy Committee. Learning from safeguarding activity is disseminated and action plans are followed up. Ensure that the provision of education and training sessions on safeguarding patients with Dementia, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, and Autism, meet the requirements as laid down in the various guidance documents. The post holder will support the directorates in the following areas: Act as a positive role model through the provision of effective senior professional nurse leadership and demonstration of competent, accountable, high quality safeguarding practice. Communicating the standards of safeguarding specialist care to ensure the delivery of patient care is always of the highest possible standard and is compliant with legislation. Actively support the provision and ongoing development of high quality, modern, dynamic, and patient centred services. Provision of specialist safeguarding advice and support to clinical teams and senior Trust leads In liaison with Directorates and Divisions and the Local Safeguarding Partnerships to ensure safeguarding processes are adhered to, supporting resolution of any issues where they are identified. Support in relation to workforce development, training, recruitment, and performance management of the specialist safeguarding teams. Person Specification Essential Essential Registered Nurse/ Mental Health Nurse / Learning Disability Nurse Educated to master's level/equivalent level qualification in relevant subject, or considerable experience of working at a similar level in specialist area. Teaching qualification or equivalent experience. Extensive experience of safeguarding experience with knowledge of specialist areas. Level 4 competence for Safeguarding Senior level experience of working within a dementia, learning disabilities, mental health, and autism Desirable Robust understanding of clinical decision-making processes within health organisations and with partner organizations e.g., local Authority, acute and private providers, and the public Experience of presenting at a senior level Safeguarding Quarterly Board Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Essential Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Person Specification Essential Essential Registered Nurse/ Mental Health Nurse / Learning Disability Nurse Educated to master's level/equivalent level qualification in relevant subject, or considerable experience of working at a similar level in specialist area. Teaching qualification or equivalent experience. Extensive experience of safeguarding experience with knowledge of specialist areas. Level 4 competence for Safeguarding Senior level experience of working within a dementia, learning disabilities, mental health, and autism Desirable Robust understanding of clinical decision-making processes within health organisations and with partner organizations e.g., local Authority, acute and private providers, and the public Experience of presenting at a senior level Safeguarding Quarterly Board Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Essential Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues 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 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Address Covers all sites Worthing BN11 2DH Employer's website https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)