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:

• Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board
• Southern Health Foundation Trust
• Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
• University Hospital Southampton
• Solent NHS Trust
• South Central Ambulance Service
• Isle of Wight NHS Trust
• Hampshire Hospitals

Our vision for Single Corporate Services

Isle of Wight NHS Trust (IWT) and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) have a shared vision of a single corporate service across our two organisations, supported by a single set of identical systems and processes, under joint leadership, to drive significant efficiencies, improve employee experience, and return time to patient care.

This vacancy is part of the Single Corporate Services Division.

The single corporate service is delivered across both organisation. You may be based at either IWT or PHU and individuals may be required to undertake business travel between sites. For leaders managing staff across multi-site locations, you will need to be visible and provide in person leadership. The arrangements and frequency will be agreed locally.

For more information please refer to Single Corparate Service summary document

Main duties of the job

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)

Band: 7 - Salary range - £46,148 - £52,809

Hours: 37.5

Contract Type: Permanent

We are inviting applications from dynamic, motivated, innovative, and efficient registered nurses, and allied health professionals with skills and knowledge in safeguarding to join our All-Age Safeguarding Service as the All-Age Specialist Safeguarding Practitioner Adults Focus.

The All-Age Specialist Safeguarding Practitioner is a senior member of the safeguarding team. The post holder will work in a team of competent safeguarding practitioners all committed to making a difference through the safeguarding agenda. They will hold line management responsibilities within the safeguarding team and support the Lead Professional and Named Nurses to deliver an inclusive working environment that nurtures learning and effective provision of quality services. They will play a key role in developing and supporting others informed by the appraisal process, fostering inclusivity, diversity, and equality

Please note, this position has also been advertised on the Isle of Wight NHS Trusts jobs page. If you are interested in this position and wish to apply, there is no requirement for you to submit two separate applications.

About us

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.

Please note your application may be transferred to the Isle of Wight Applicant Tracking System (ATS) if you are selected for an interview

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role involves working closely with a range of stakeholders and partners to develop, implement, oversee, and improve safeguarding practice and the application of the Mental Capacity Act, across the Trust, working in partnership with the All-Age Safeguarding Service based on the Isle of Wight.

You will be working alongside All Age Specialist Safeguarding Practitioners with Children /Maternity Focus and Transition Focus.

Our team is compassionate, inclusive, and diverse to meet the safeguarding needs of the communities that we serve. We take pride in supporting the well-being and development of our team members.

Do not miss this opportunity to join our great team and to support us in our noble endeavour of developing and improving safeguarding practices across PHU and IOW Acute Trusts.

The All-Age Specialist Safeguarding Practitioner is a senior member of the safeguarding team. The post holder will work in a team of competent safeguarding practitioners all committed to making a difference through the safeguarding agenda. They will hold line management responsibilities within the safeguarding team and support the Lead Professional and Named Nurses to deliver an inclusive working environment that nurtures learning and effective provision of quality services. They will play a key role in developing and supporting others informed by the appraisal process, fostering inclusivity, diversity, and equality.

The role requires the post holder to work across the safeguarding agenda and support the Lead Professional and Named Nurses to discharge safeguarding adults, children, maternity and the mental capacity act, statutory duties, and responsibilities. The role will contribute to, developing, and implementing single and multi-agency strategies, policies, procedures, practice guidance, protocols and audits relating to safeguarding, working in partnership to support stakeholders including health providers, NHS E/I, the children and adult safeguarding partnership/ board, advocacy services and other health and non-health partners in carrying out their safeguarding responsibilities and embedding the principles of the MCA.

The appointed specialist safeguarding practitioner will be offered a robust induction period with ongoing learning and education opportunities to develop their expertise across the health and care economy within the safeguarding agenda.

Please refer to the Job description for further details

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Professional (NMC, HCPC, GMC or equivalent) or extensive transferrable experience in safeguarding

Desirable

• Teaching Qualification
• Leadership Qualification
• Extended/Specialist Safeguarding Qualification
• Studying at Masters Level or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• To be able to demonstrate significant experience working with complex and vulnerable families as a frontline practitioner
• Minimum of 3 years practical experience of active involvement with adult safeguarding work.
• Experience of implementing and managing change
• Evidence of on-going and relevant professional development.

Desirable

• Experience of delivering formal and informal training to small and large groups
• Practical experience of active involvement with midwifery / Children's safeguarding

Employer details

Employer name

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Southwick Hill Road, Cosham

PO6 3LY

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