Adult Safeguarding & Learning Disability Practitioner

Chelwest; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital in London seeks an Adult Safeguarding & Learning Disability Practitioner to support and enhance safeguarding practices. The role involves providing specialist advice and training, managing a caseload, and engaging with diverse community partners. Join a dynamic team dedicated to improving care pathways for individuals with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism.

Qualifications

• Experience in Safeguarding Adult procedures.
• Ability to manage a caseload and provide training.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist knowledge on Adult Safeguarding.
• Manage caseload and support staff across all services.
• Develop training programs for multidisciplinary staff.

Skills

Knowledge of Adult Safeguarding procedures

Support for individuals with Learning Disabilities

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Relevant qualification in health care

Experience in Safeguarding practices

Job description

Adult Safeguarding & Learning Disability Practitioner

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We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Adult Safeguarding & Learning Disability Specialist Practitioner to join our Safeguarding Team. The successful candidate will be based cross site and will play a crucial role in supporting the Trust in meeting its national and local safeguarding requirements. This role includes responsibilities for delivering and enhancing our training programs related to Adult Safeguarding and Learning Disabilities.

• Provide specialist knowledge and detailed advice on Adult Safeguarding procedures and Learning Disabilities to staff and partners, including the police, local authorities, and charities.
• Act as a clinical lead and role model, managing a caseload and providing support to staff across all hospital services.
• Contribute to the delivery and development of Adult Safeguarding and Learning Disability training programs for all multidisciplinary staff within the Trust.
• Work creatively with Trust staff to plan and support safe pathways for people with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism, ensuring reasonable adjustments to care services.
• Act as a contact point for communication between hospital staff and community health and social services.
• Support the principles of the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and ensure the engagement of people with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism in key decisions related to their care.
• Participate in multi-professional discharge meetings and ensure the views of people with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism are captured through patient experience surveys.
• Undertake audits as per the Trust’s Safeguarding Audit Framework and contribute to the Learning Disability and Adult Safeguarding quarterly and annual reports.
• Deputise for the Learning Disability and Adult Safeguarding Deputy Lead Nurse as required.
  
  

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."

If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Memory Chingozho Job title: Lead Practitioner for Adult Safeguarding Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07771335056

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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