Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Safeguarding Adults CNS to work collaboratively with the Head of Safeguarding Adults & the Mental Capacity and the safeguarding adults team. The role will provide professional and clinical support to the multi disciplinary and multi partnership teams at all levels across divisions and external partners, ensuring that safeguarding adults, Learning Disabilities (LD) and the application of the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) is safely delivered to the highest standard at UCLH. The Safeguarding Adults team provides safeguarding adults services to all eight of the Trust's hospitals. As a key team member, you will play a vital role in developing the services. The post requires you to be able to work collaboratively and independently and offers the opportunity to participate in complex and highly sensitive settings. The Safeguarding Adults & MCA CNS has a vital role to play in ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of care and remain safe when using our services. You will have at least 5 years experience in an operational setting and a sound knowledge of safeguarding adults and the MCA Please note that the date of the interview is in the week beginning 31stMarch 2025, date & time tbc. Main duties of the job You will have a wide range of skills and the ability to think and work across boundaries and have experience in working within a multi disciplinary and multi agency settings. Working with Social Service and various multi agency partners, you will be responsible for translating and applying the Mental Capacity Act, national and NHS England strategies and principles to support staff to safeguard vulnerable patients at risk, from admission to discharge. You will be a key member of the team providing a clinically knowledgeable and responsive service. You must be a skilled change agent with excellent interpersonal abilities. This is a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring Band 6 or 7 person to work in a dynamic service which has excellent scope for professional development and participate in improving the patient experience. About us University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites: University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals University College Hospital Grafton Way Building Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre The Hospital for Tropical Diseases University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology. We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040. Date posted 20 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £54,320 to £60,981 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 309-UCLH-5940 Job locations UCLH 250 Euston Road London NW1 2PG Job description Job responsibilities For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row. UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work. To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH? Job description Job responsibilities For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row. UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work. To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH? Person Specification 1.Knowledge & Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 Degree in health-related subject or equivalent experience (BSc honours) Teaching Qualification/equivalent Recognised Leadership Qualification Good Knowledge base on Safeguarding and the Mental Capacity Act 2.Experience Essential Minimum 5 years operational experience in acute hospital setting Understanding and knowledge of relevant national strategy, policy and legislation, and how this relates to the Trust's services Working with patients at risk Strong practical problem- solving skills in complex and challenging situations Teaching Proven record of leadership & managing change Experience of working across MDT settings with a range of staff groups Experience in quality audit and evaluation of practices/services Managing complex decision making processes Evidence of clinical competence Communication Essential Excellent written and verbal communication skills, to include report writing Presentation skills Communicates effectively with patients and staff groups in highly sensitive settings Personal And People Development AND Capacity and Capability Essential Human Resource skills Organisational skills Decision-making skills Professional Nursing issues Able to manage time effectively Able to prioritise objectives and workload Practice Development Self motivated and sets themselves goals and enables others to set & achieve goals Flexible and able to manage complex and sensitive situations, analyse & choose range of options Able to participate at senior level as required 5.Health, Safety And Security Essential Monitors and maintains health, safety and security of self and others Promotes, monitors and maintains best practice in health, safety and security Clinical risk management techniques and skills Clinical Governance and Risk Management Information Governance Service Improvement Essential Able to develop & deliver evidence based care to improve patient outcomes Demonstrate commitment to service improvement in clinical areas Willing to provide support for other clinical areas Quality Essential Good Understanding of quality assurance and risk management principles Able to develop& implement audit tools to improve practice & outcomes 8.Equality and Diversity Essential Respects the privacy and dignity of the individual Understands the implications of Diversity, Equalities & Human Rights Act in practice Information processing & Financial Management Essential Able to utilise ICT to full potential Data collection and interpretation as required Demonstrate awareness of clinical efficiency measures People management & Capacity and Capability Essential Able to work across a range of multi disciplinary & multi agency staff groups Understanding the context -considers the bigger picture, social constraints and opportunities presented in a complex environment Professional role model Influence & manage change Understand professional issues facing nursing practice Self motivated and sets themselves goals and enables others to set & achieve goals Flexible and able to manage complex and sensitive situations, analyse & choose range of options Able to participate at senior level as required Person Specification 1.Knowledge & Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 Degree in health-related subject or equivalent experience (BSc honours) Teaching Qualification/equivalent Recognised Leadership Qualification Good Knowledge base on Safeguarding and the Mental Capacity Act 2.Experience Essential Minimum 5 years operational experience in acute hospital setting Understanding and knowledge of relevant national strategy, policy and legislation, and how this relates to the Trust's services Working with patients at risk Strong practical problem- solving skills in complex and challenging situations Teaching Proven record of leadership & managing change Experience of working across MDT settings with a range of staff groups Experience in quality audit and evaluation of practices/services Managing complex decision making processes Evidence of clinical competence Communication Essential Excellent written and verbal communication skills, to include report writing Presentation skills Communicates effectively with patients and staff groups in highly sensitive settings Personal And People Development AND Capacity and Capability Essential Human Resource skills Organisational skills Decision-making skills Professional Nursing issues Able to manage time effectively Able to prioritise objectives and workload Practice Development Self motivated and sets themselves goals and enables others to set & achieve goals Flexible and able to manage complex and sensitive situations, analyse & choose range of options Able to participate at senior level as required 5.Health, Safety And Security Essential Monitors and maintains health, safety and security of self and others Promotes, monitors and maintains best practice in health, safety and security Clinical risk management techniques and skills Clinical Governance and Risk Management Information Governance Service Improvement Essential Able to develop & deliver evidence based care to improve patient outcomes Demonstrate commitment to service improvement in clinical areas Willing to provide support for other clinical areas Quality Essential Good Understanding of quality assurance and risk management principles Able to develop& implement audit tools to improve practice & outcomes 8.Equality and Diversity Essential Respects the privacy and dignity of the individual Understands the implications of Diversity, Equalities & Human Rights Act in practice Information processing & Financial Management Essential Able to utilise ICT to full potential Data collection and interpretation as required Demonstrate awareness of clinical efficiency measures People management & Capacity and Capability Essential Able to work across a range of multi disciplinary & multi agency staff groups Understanding the context -considers the bigger picture, social constraints and opportunities presented in a complex environment Professional role model Influence & manage change Understand professional issues facing nursing practice Self motivated and sets themselves goals and enables others to set & achieve goals Flexible and able to manage complex and sensitive situations, analyse & choose range of options Able to participate at senior level as required 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address UCLH 250 Euston Road London NW1 2PG Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)