Job Title: Head of Nursing – Safeguarding
Location: (Hybrid/Brighton, Worthing, Chichester, Haywards Heath and Shoreham)
Salary: Band 8b (£35 PAYE / £40 Umbrella)
Hours: 37.5 per week
Contract: Temporary 3-6 Months
Responsible to: Associate Director of Nursing for Safeguarding
Accountable to: Deputy Chief Nurse
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Nursing – Safeguarding to provide senior leadership and management for Adult Safeguarding and Learning Disabilities within our Trust. This is a key strategic role within the Corporate Nursing Division, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and effective safeguarding services while driving compliance with statutory regulations and best practices.
As a senior leader, you will work closely with the Associate Director of Nursing for Safeguarding, supporting the implementation of safeguarding policies, governance frameworks, and quality improvement initiatives across the organisation. You will also be responsible for workforce management, budget oversight, and ensuring safeguarding compliance across all services.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Governance:
* Shape the strategic direction of the safeguarding service in collaboration with senior leadership.
* Ensure compliance with CQC standards, risk management, and quality governance requirements.
* Provide assurance to the Trust Board and ICB through regular reporting, including an...