An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, ambitious and enthusiastic hard working Specialist Practitioner to join the safeguarding team within Essex Partnership University Trust (EPUT). You will be responsible for providing safeguarding Specialist Mental Health and Community support to staff across EPUT in mental health and Community Services including Specialist Children services. EPUT provides services across Essex, Suffolk and Bedfordshire. This will include the provision of training and providing supervision to practitioners who are managing safeguarding cases or working with service users who are vulnerable.
Main duties of the job
You must hold a professional qualification in one of the following areas: Registered Nurse, RMN RSCN, Diploma in Social work or Registered Health Professional. You will be Educated to degree level (or working towards) in a health or social care related subject or equivalent with a good knowledge of Children and Young People's and Adult legislation and have experience of delivering supervision and training.
Experience of working within a mental health Trust would be desirable and the ability to demonstrate a Think Family approach to delivering safeguarding is essential as the team adopt an integrated approach. Working in partnership with all agencies you will be part of a team that promotes the welfare of adults and children both internal and external to EPUT and supports the Trust in meeting its public protection responsibilities.
If you are committed to the improvement of health outcomes for vulnerable adults, approachable, a good communicator and listener, passionate about safeguarding, and a good team player we would like to hear from you. You need to be able to work autonomously, organise your workload, maintain accurate records and should be innovative and forward thinking in your approach.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including:
1. Season Ticket Loans
2. NHS discounts for staff
3. Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
4. Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
5. The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
6. Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
7. Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.
Job responsibilities
* Take a professional lead for Safeguarding Children and Adults within EPUT working as part of the Safeguarding Team.
* Will be responsible for contributing to audit frameworks for clinicians working with children and adults requiring safeguarding.
* Will provide advice, support and supervision on safeguarding issues for the organisation or other health service providers and agencies.
* Will ensure that clinical practice in relation to child and adult protection is consistent with evidence based safeguarding services.
* Will be expected to contribute to the development of safeguarding policies that reflect National and local legislation and guidance and ensure policy interpretation for the organisation.
* Will ensure the organisations best interests are represented in the multi-agency arena, and effective two-way communication with regards to all aspects of safeguarding.
* Will deliver specialist advice and training on safeguarding including to all staff who come into contact or work directly with children, adults and their families.
* Will work as part of an integrated safeguarding team covering the duty system.
* Will support the development of Think Family services, promoting the links between specialist community services, mental health services and acute and primary care aiming at integrated care.
* Participate in all aspects of the Safeguarding Agenda including Safeguarding Children, Safeguarding Adults, Prevent, Honour Based Abuse including FGM and Forced Marriage, Domestic Abuse, MARAC & Modern Slavery and the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
* There will be a requirement for the post holder to be conversant with The Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards to advise the Trust staff on these matters as the need arises.
Person Specification
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Knowledge
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Skills & Experience
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Employer details
Employer name
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chelmsford & Essex Centre
New London Road
Chelmsford
CM2 0QH
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