Job summary We are seeking an experienced qualified professional who can provide strong leadership and knowledge in relation to safeguarding which develops a culture that safeguards children and adults at risk. The post holder will be responsible for delivering the safeguarding strategic priorities and lead a team providing Trust wide specialist advice and support service, regarding safeguarding and vulnerability issues, as well as providing specialist health advice across partner agencies. The post holder will be expected to provide clinical expertise and knowledge, demonstrating a sound understanding of the issues related to Safeguarding and Child Protection procedures, Childrens Act (2004), Working Together to Safeguard Children (2024), the Mental Capacity Act (MCA, 2005) Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) when implemented, Domestic Abuse Act (2021), Care Act (2014) and the NHS Sexual Safety Charter. The post holder will support and deputise for the Head of Safeguarding and Vulnerabilities in all activities necessary to ensure that the Trust meets its responsibilities to safeguard /protect adults, children, and young people. To ensure that the Trust maintains optimum standards to meet all safeguarding contractual and statutory responsibilities. Main duties of the job Work autonomously to meet the needs of the Trust, with significant freedom to act and authority to carryout duties on behalf of the Trust in relation to safeguarding. Monitor safeguarding activity around the Trust. This data will be used to inform reports to the Trusts committees/boards and the work of partner agencies. Work in close liaison with designated professionals and named professionals across the health economy to develop systems for communication. Ensure any recommendations from specific case/practice reviews conducted either locally or nationally are implemented across the trust. Provide and develop collaborative interagency working on all issues relating to child protection. Provide specialist advice, guidance and support to the Trust's Safeguarding Committee in relation to statutory requirements/legislation. Support staff in the preparation of statements and other reports relating to legal proceedings in child protection matters as required and support the development of court skills. About us The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally. Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team. The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work. We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered. The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities. If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you. Date posted 19 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 303-7074545 Job locations The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital Birmingham B31 2AP Job description Job responsibilities Act as expert resource for professionals at all levels and be able to professionally challenge colleagues around safeguarding practice and decision making here this is not in line with local and national guidance, standards, or best practice. To ensure, in partnership withHead of Safeguarding and Named Doctor, responsible for the interpretation of statute and national, regional, and local policy, and for leading the development, implementation and monitoring of Trust safeguarding strategy, policy and procedures and processes in line with local safeguarding boards children and adults. Contribute to the Trusts Safeguarding Annual Report and Section 11 Audit Review, deliver and embed Trust safeguarding supervision Lead in providing practitioners day to day knowledge resource, and the expert advice in relation to safeguarding of children and young people and adults to meet the local and national priorities. Providing a visible presence in relation to safeguarding practice walks the floor, for staff/patients. Day to day line management responsibility for members of the safeguarding team and Vulnerabilities team which includes Safeguarding Nurse, Learning Disabilities Nurse, Dementia /MH Practitioner, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Advocate and Safeguarding Administrator. Disseminate lesson learnt/recommendations from child safeguarding practice reviews/case management reviews /serious incidents and advise on the implementation of recommendations. Work alongside the head of safeguarding to set annual audits for the safeguarding and vulnerabilities team. To ensure the highest standards of safeguarding practice are delivered to children & adults at risk in partnership with all members of the internal and external multi-disciplinary team, for example quality assurance of Mental Capacity Assessments and Deprivation of Liberty Applications Contribute to the identification and management of organisational risk by providing expert advice to the organisation on the impacts of safeguarding legislation, policy, and statutory guidance and on the recommendations of national Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews, Domestic Homicide Reviews, Safeguarding Adult Reviews and other Thematic Learning. The development and delivery of the Trusts Safeguarding Committee agenda and work-plans. Deputise for the Trusts safeguarding committee in the absence of the Head of Safeguarding. Job description Job responsibilities Act as expert resource for professionals at all levels and be able to professionally challenge colleagues around safeguarding practice and decision making here this is not in line with local and national guidance, standards, or best practice. To ensure, in partnership withHead of Safeguarding and Named Doctor, responsible for the interpretation of statute and national, regional, and local policy, and for leading the development, implementation and monitoring of Trust safeguarding strategy, policy and procedures and processes in line with local safeguarding boards children and adults. Contribute to the Trusts Safeguarding Annual Report and Section 11 Audit Review, deliver and embed Trust safeguarding supervision Lead in providing practitioners day to day knowledge resource, and the expert advice in relation to safeguarding of children and young people and adults to meet the local and national priorities. Providing a visible presence in relation to safeguarding practice walks the floor, for staff/patients. Day to day line management responsibility for members of the safeguarding team and Vulnerabilities team which includes Safeguarding Nurse, Learning Disabilities Nurse, Dementia /MH Practitioner, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Advocate and Safeguarding Administrator. Disseminate lesson learnt/recommendations from child safeguarding practice reviews/case management reviews /serious incidents and advise on the implementation of recommendations. Work alongside the head of safeguarding to set annual audits for the safeguarding and vulnerabilities team. To ensure the highest standards of safeguarding practice are delivered to children & adults at risk in partnership with all members of the internal and external multi-disciplinary team, for example quality assurance of Mental Capacity Assessments and Deprivation of Liberty Applications Contribute to the identification and management of organisational risk by providing expert advice to the organisation on the impacts of safeguarding legislation, policy, and statutory guidance and on the recommendations of national Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews, Domestic Homicide Reviews, Safeguarding Adult Reviews and other Thematic Learning. The development and delivery of the Trusts Safeguarding Committee agenda and work-plans. Deputise for the Trusts safeguarding committee in the absence of the Head of Safeguarding. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Children's Nurse /Registered General Nurse Midwife/Specialist Community Public Health Nurse SCPHN, Health Visitor Extensive experience working within safeguarding child and adult. Current professional registration Educated to degree level in a relevant subject, with additional specialist training to master's level equivalent, or relevant knowledge acquired by experience Evidence of continued professional training/ development in safeguarding related subjects Safeguarding supervision Desirable Dual trained adult/child nurse or extensive experience working within safeguarding child and adult. Teaching /assessing qualification or evidence of teaching experience Leadership qualification Experience Essential Extensive post qualification experience and safeguarding practice exposure Experience in management and leadership role in health care setting and working in an acute hospital setting and /or community setting Experience of working in a child /adult protection/safeguarding role/practice, supporting domestic abuse victims Experience of challenging practice and escalation of concerns Experience in development of policies, procedures, and practice guidance Experience of delivering and evaluation training Evidence of innovative practice Desirable Evidence of complex case load management within complex, challenging situations in health/social care settings. Experience of supporting people with mental health, learning disabilities and ASD A good understanding of Transitions to Adulthood agenda. Experience of quality assurance Skills and Knowledge Essential Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of current safeguarding and domestic abuse agenda's, priorities and legislation and experience of applying these to practice Able to analyse complex data from a variety of different sources and write and present in-depth written reports which reflect learning opportunities, threats, and challenges to practice within a health care setting Evidence of professional leadership and innovation within practice and accountability in relation to safeguarding Ability to produce written work/reports which are relevant, concise, accurate and legible within deadlines and performance management. Advanced key board skills, IT skills able to use and work with Excel, spreadsheets, word, PowerPoint, Desirable Knowledge and understanding of acute and community care pathways for children's young people and adults, including the provision of early help, think family support Demonstrates evidence of applying current research/undertake research to practice Diversity and equality issues and their application in safeguarding practice Personal Qualities Essential Skilled expert practitioner who can act as a role model, lead, develop teamwork and motivate others, demonstrating the Trust's values Forward plan, set priorities and objectives with timely and achievable goals, working to tight deadlines, and work effectively under pressure Able to deal with difficult and diffuse conflict situations. Able to cope with unpredictable work patterns and changing with frequent interruptions, circumstances Ability to influence and lead changes in practice challenge practice professionally. Able to cope with highly distressing or emotional circumstances to recognise the emotional and psychological impact of safeguarding work in relation to self and others Desirable oBe able to review own role and others plus make suggestions for further service/role improvements. Other Job requirements Essential Adaptable and flexible Able to meet the physical requirements of the role Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Children's Nurse /Registered General Nurse Midwife/Specialist Community Public Health Nurse SCPHN, Health Visitor Extensive experience working within safeguarding child and adult. Current professional registration Educated to degree level in a relevant subject, with additional specialist training to master's level equivalent, or relevant knowledge acquired by experience Evidence of continued professional training/ development in safeguarding related subjects Safeguarding supervision Desirable Dual trained adult/child nurse or extensive experience working within safeguarding child and adult. Teaching /assessing qualification or evidence of teaching experience Leadership qualification Experience Essential Extensive post qualification experience and safeguarding practice exposure Experience in management and leadership role in health care setting and working in an acute hospital setting and /or community setting Experience of working in a child /adult protection/safeguarding role/practice, supporting domestic abuse victims Experience of challenging practice and escalation of concerns Experience in development of policies, procedures, and practice guidance Experience of delivering and evaluation training Evidence of innovative practice Desirable Evidence of complex case load management within complex, challenging situations in health/social care settings. Experience of supporting people with mental health, learning disabilities and ASD A good understanding of Transitions to Adulthood agenda. Experience of quality assurance Skills and Knowledge Essential Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of current safeguarding and domestic abuse agenda's, priorities and legislation and experience of applying these to practice Able to analyse complex data from a variety of different sources and write and present in-depth written reports which reflect learning opportunities, threats, and challenges to practice within a health care setting Evidence of professional leadership and innovation within practice and accountability in relation to safeguarding Ability to produce written work/reports which are relevant, concise, accurate and legible within deadlines and performance management. Advanced key board skills, IT skills able to use and work with Excel, spreadsheets, word, PowerPoint, Desirable Knowledge and understanding of acute and community care pathways for children's young people and adults, including the provision of early help, think family support Demonstrates evidence of applying current research/undertake research to practice Diversity and equality issues and their application in safeguarding practice Personal Qualities Essential Skilled expert practitioner who can act as a role model, lead, develop teamwork and motivate others, demonstrating the Trust's values Forward plan, set priorities and objectives with timely and achievable goals, working to tight deadlines, and work effectively under pressure Able to deal with difficult and diffuse conflict situations. Able to cope with unpredictable work patterns and changing with frequent interruptions, circumstances Ability to influence and lead changes in practice challenge practice professionally. Able to cope with highly distressing or emotional circumstances to recognise the emotional and psychological impact of safeguarding work in relation to self and others Desirable oBe able to review own role and others plus make suggestions for further service/role improvements. Other Job requirements Essential Adaptable and flexible Able to meet the physical requirements of the role 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 The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital Birmingham B31 2AP Employer's website https://www.roh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)