Job summary As part of our internal re-organisation to strengthen the support to the newly created care group structure of Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, we are looking to recruit an experienced Deputy Director Safety & Security. The post holders will work in partnership and will work closely with the Care Group leadership structures, and wider trust to create an environment which promotes and supports safety for our patients, staff, and visitors; ensures we are providing right care for the right patients and that service users and their carers experience is captured understood and responded to. To ensure that key safety management functions are implemented and embedded throughout NSFT, which is instrumental in reducing harm and maximises learning, and by so doing positively influences the Trust's position which provides the greatest level of assurance in relation to the Care Quality Commission (CQC), National Health Service England (NHSE), NHS Resolution (NHSR) and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Main duties of the job This post holder will work in conjunction with the Director for all aspects of the Trust's Safer Care agenda to support and improve integrated Quality and Safety of care within the Trust. On behalf of the Director, provide organisational leadership for the Safety and Security function to support the strategic and operational priorities of the Trust. The post holder will work in partnership with the Deputy Director of Safer Care and will provide appropriate cover for all aspects of Safer Care in periods of absence. The post holder will manage the day-to-day operations with the Safety and Security function within the Safer Care Directorate. On behalf do the Director be responsible for the development and improvement of all Safer Care functions and compliance with all external and national requirements. They will also ensure effective systems, structures and processes are in place to deliver safe and secure care that reduces risk for service users & carers, staff and members of the public, to improve people's experience of services that leads to better outcomes. They will be responsible for the Trust's policy processes, from drafting, co-ordination, consultation and approval and ratification, and will maintain a robust policy archive for live access. About us Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive. Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about. Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too. Date posted 24 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8d Salary £88,168 to £101,677 a year gross per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 246-COR6863146 Job locations County Hall Martineau Lane Norwich NR8 5BE Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY Some of the benefits you can expect: NHS pension a comprehensive in house & external training programmes career progression starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays) staff physio service NHS discounts and many more. Interview dates are yet to be set; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying. Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page NSFTjobs Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY Some of the benefits you can expect: NHS pension a comprehensive in house & external training programmes career progression starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays) staff physio service NHS discounts and many more. Interview dates are yet to be set; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying. Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page NSFTjobs Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to master's level or equivalent level or equivalent experience of working at a senior level in specialist area within the NHS. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Desirable Diploma in Health, Safety and Environmental Management NEBOSH General Health & Safety Certificate Experience Essential Significant experience operating immediately below, board level and supporting Executive Directors / Operational Directors Significant level of experience of developing and designing quality and safety systems with project management experience and a track record of delivery and implementation. In depth knowledge of the wider NHS agenda and current issues and guidance Working with service users, carers, stakeholders, and members of the public Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to master's level or equivalent level or equivalent experience of working at a senior level in specialist area within the NHS. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Desirable Diploma in Health, Safety and Environmental Management NEBOSH General Health & Safety Certificate Experience Essential Significant experience operating immediately below, board level and supporting Executive Directors / Operational Directors Significant level of experience of developing and designing quality and safety systems with project management experience and a track record of delivery and implementation. In depth knowledge of the wider NHS agenda and current issues and guidance Working with service users, carers, stakeholders, and members of the public 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). 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). Employer details Employer name Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust Address County Hall Martineau Lane Norwich NR8 5BE Employer's website https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)