Job summary To provide safeguarding leadership, management, & expertise to staff within Buckinghamshire Health Care Trust which is an integrated Trust providing care to adults & children in acute & community settings. The role will take overall leadership of the integrated corporate safeguarding team. The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner who is able to ensure that BHT meets its statutory responsibilities to safeguard. This involves leadership education research and clinical care using safeguarding expertise. Monitor & report on safeguarding performance indicators. Prepare reports for the safeguarding committee and Quality committee. Main duties of the job The post-holder will utilise their advanced level knowledge and skills to: Provide highly specialist advice to clinical staff, at all levels. To coordinate the integrated safeguarding services on a day-to-day basis both managerially and operationally. Maintain and continue to develop clinical practice skills and safeguarding expertise. To chair and participate in core safeguarding meetings as required. Attend and contribute to serious case review meetings SARs and other relevant case review processes. To provide specialist advice, support and supervision in relation to safeguarding associated issues (including all aspects of the Safeguarding Agenda including domestic violence and self-neglect). To ensure integrated safeguarding services are accessible to all staff from across BHT. Represent the Trust at multiagency regional or national forums as required. To promote and support the development of integrated safeguarding services. To promote a 'think family' culture within the Trust. Critically analyse, interpret, and compare a wide range of highly complex research and other evidence in order to contribute to the preparation of Trust Policies and Guidelines. Be able to assess emergency situations and be able to offer advice and appropriate interventions accurately and promptly. Collate information gained from investigations following critical incidents in order to produce action plans to prevent future incidents and safeguard staff and patient safety. About us Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work - https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. Why work for us? We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. What do we stand for? Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable. Date posted 03 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £62,215 to £72,293 a year per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number 434-C7010793-A Job locations Stoke Mandeville Hospital Mandeville Road Aylesbury HP21 8AL Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitmentnhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number. Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitmentnhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number. Person Specification Education Essential Registered Nurse or Midwife or Social Worker Relevant Masters or Equivalent Experience in Safeguarding Evidence of On-going development Experience Essential Extensive experience at Senior Nurse/Midwife level Proven experience in Safeguarding Demonstrable experience of Managing teams Demonstrable experience of working across organisational boundaries Desirable Experience of chairing meetings and managing diverse attendance and contributions Skills Essential Has excellent standard of written and verbal communication skills Ability to engage with and successfully convey highly complex information and concepts to audiences at all levels of the organisation and across organisational boundaries Understanding of Information and Clinical Governance / risk management including report writing Person Specification Education Essential Registered Nurse or Midwife or Social Worker Relevant Masters or Equivalent Experience in Safeguarding Evidence of On-going development Experience Essential Extensive experience at Senior Nurse/Midwife level Proven experience in Safeguarding Demonstrable experience of Managing teams Demonstrable experience of working across organisational boundaries Desirable Experience of chairing meetings and managing diverse attendance and contributions Skills Essential Has excellent standard of written and verbal communication skills Ability to engage with and successfully convey highly complex information and concepts to audiences at all levels of the organisation and across organisational boundaries Understanding of Information and Clinical Governance / risk management including report writing 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 Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Address Stoke Mandeville Hospital Mandeville Road Aylesbury HP21 8AL Employer's website https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)