Band 7
Main area: Safeguarding
Grade: Band 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 30 hours per week (Open to full time or part time to cover 1.6 FTE vacancy)
Job ref: 387-TS-6982-JJ-B
Site: University Hospitals Bristol & Weston
Town: Bristol
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 pa pro rata (depending on past experience and role)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 19/03/2025 23:59
As an organisation, we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
The Senior Safeguarding Nurse / Practitioner role is a visible and knowledgeable resource and support to patient-facing staff across the Trust. They will work alongside trust staff developing safeguarding competence and confidence with a focus on improving patient outcomes.
They will use their robust knowledge to support staff through advice, guidance, supervision, and training, keeping the six principles of safeguarding at the forefront of their interactions.
They will contribute to the safeguarding agenda through the provision of evidence-based safeguarding advice, support, guidance, supervision, and training for all disciplines of staff across all trust sites.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties and Responsibilities
As part of the Safeguarding service:
1. Provide specialist safeguarding advice, support, and guidance to a range of professionals across the trust.
2. Work within the trust policy providing regular 1:1 and group safeguarding adults supervision.
3. Work within a ‘Think Family’ model of safeguarding, considering children at risk of harm when adult patients attend.
4. Support and develop staff in managing all aspects of complex and serious safeguarding activities.
5. Provide advice and support in relation to the Mental Capacity Act (2005), Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), and safeguarding issues.
6. Deliver high-quality, evidence-based safeguarding training across the Trust.
7. As delegated by the Operational Lead, provide data and information for internal and external reports.
8. Facilitate programmes of practice and quality improvement with divisional colleagues.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with over 13,000 staff and over 100 clinical services across 10 sites, serving over 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall.
UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer, we aim to recruit and retain a workforce that represents the rich diversity of the local population.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person specification
Knowledge and Experience
* Knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
* Knowledge of the impact of Abuse and Neglect on health and wellbeing.
* Experience of leadership and management.
* Experience of teaching/training groups.
* Experience of managing complex safeguarding issues.
* Experience of analysis of safeguarding risks.
* Experience of supporting/supervising staff in a health or social care setting.
* Experience of attending safeguarding strategy/case conferences.
* Experience of interagency/multi-agency working.
* Direct involvement with change management initiatives.
* Experience of working in a health setting.
* Experience of providing safeguarding supervision.
* Able to travel.
* Flexible and adaptable under pressure.
* Focus on achieving improved outcomes for patients.
* Can communicate sensitive content verbally and in writing.
Skills and Abilities
* Excellent communication and influencing skills.
* Highly developed interpersonal skills.
* Ability to analyse data and provide narrative analysis.
* Ability to prioritise workload and work independently and as part of a team.
* Computer literate, able to utilise multiple software systems.
* Able to manage Safeguarding information sharing in line with Data protection legislation.
* Experience of undertaking audits.
* Microsoft Office and Excel skills.
Qualifications and Experience
* Registered Health or Social Care Professional (e.g., Nurse, AHP, Social Worker).
* Post registration CPD in relevant area.
* Evidence of professional knowledge in safeguarding.
* Recognised teaching/training qualification.
* Safeguarding supervision training.
Other Requirements for the Post
* Commitment to ongoing professional development.
* Recognizes the emotional impact of safeguarding on self and others.
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey.
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