This post is only open for applications for individuals employed within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Care System.
Organisations within scope are as follows:
1. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board
2. Southern Health Foundation Trust
3. Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
4. University Hospital Southampton
5. Solent NHS Trust
6. South Central Ambulance Service
7. Isle of Wight NHS Trust
8. Hampshire Hospitals
Location: Across sites, both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (frequency of visits to each site, to be agreed locally)
Position Type: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Band 8D £88,168 - £101,677 per annum
We are looking to appoint an exceptional Associate Chief Nurse Safeguarding (ACNS). This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, dynamic, and innovative safeguarding professional to join the Corporate Nursing team as part of the single corporate service across Isle of Wight Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals Trust.
This role will provide Trust wide strategic leadership as part of the single corporate service across Isle of Wight Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals Trust, reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer and Deputy Chief Nursing Officer. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the Trust wide senior nursing team.
The post holder will ensure the Trust meets its obligations under the Children’s Act 2004, Working together to safeguard children 2023, Safeguarding Assurance and Accountability Framework 2022, Care Act 2014, regulatory remits of the CQC and other relevant legislation and guidance in order to ensure the Trust provides safe, effective, and well-led services, in line with the Trust values which safeguard people ‘at risk’.
The post holder will build effective and productive relationships with partner organisations and our communities, define a safeguarding strategy that reflects the national and local agendas, and provide professional guidance and support to colleagues regarding best practice.
You will have a proven track record of delivering leadership within safeguarding and you will take a strategic and professional lead in respect of this agenda for both children and adults. You will lead and support all activities necessary to ensure that we meet our responsibilities to our patients and carers.
With well-developed expertise in driving continuous quality improvement, you will be able to demonstrate the ability to engage staff at all levels, promoting collaborative working to achieve outcomes.
Ann Thomas, our Deputy Chief Nurse, will be delighted to provide interested candidates with further information and answer any questions they have. Please contact her via her PA on 02392 286498 or email Leah.Cordery@porthosp.nhs.uk.
Please note your application may be transferred to the Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Applicant Tracking System (ATS) if you are selected for an interview.
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