Adult Safeguarding Practitioner

The Methodist Church in Britain; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Range of staff benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a safeguarding practitioner to advise staff, coordinate safeguarding concerns, and deliver training across the Trust. The post emphasizes multi‑agency partnership work and governance through audits and supervision of complex cases.

The role requires NMC registration and a minimum of three years post‑qualification, with a focus on ensuring adult safeguarding is central to decision-making and policy implementation.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience and knowledge.
• Level 3 Safeguarding Adults training.
• Clinical supervision or mentorship training.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist safeguarding advice, support and guidance to staff across the Trust.
• Coordinate and manage safeguarding concerns, referrals, DoLS applications, domestic abuse risk assessments and MARAC referrals.
• Deliver and support safeguarding training, education and awareness programmes, including Level 3.
• Promote Making Safeguarding Personal and keep the adult's voice central to decision-making.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams, local authorities and partner agencies to achieve safeguarding outcomes.
• Support the implementation of safeguarding legislation, policies, procedures and best practice.
• Review safeguarding incidents, undertake audits and contribute to quality improvement, governance and organisational learning.
• Support the Named Nurse Safeguarding in delivering the Trust strategy, priorities, projects and statutory responsibilities.
• Provide safeguarding supervision, staff support and debriefing following complex cases.
• Maintain accurate records and reports in line with professional, legal and information governance requirements.
• Represent the Trust at safeguarding committees, forums, networks and multi-agency partnerships.
• Act as a visible safeguarding leader and role model, promoting a positive culture across the Trust.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Training delivery

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Level 3 Safeguarding Adults training

Clinical supervision or mentorship training

Job description

This safeguarding practitioner role works alongside the Named Nurse Safeguarding at Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder advises staff, coordinates safeguarding concerns and referrals (including DoLS, domestic abuse risk assessments and MARAC) and delivers training. What sets it apart is multi-agency partnership work and governance through audit and supervision of complex cases. Candidates need NMC registration and at least three years post-qualification.

What the job involves

• Provide specialist safeguarding advice, support and guidance to staff across the Trust
• Coordinate and manage safeguarding concerns, referrals, DoLS applications, domestic abuse risk assessments and MARAC referrals
• Deliver and support safeguarding training, education and awareness programmes, including Level 3
• Promote Making Safeguarding Personal and keep the adult's voice central to decision‑making
• Work with multidisciplinary teams, local authorities and partner agencies to achieve safeguarding outcomes
• Support the implementation of safeguarding legislation, policies, procedures and best practice
• Review safeguarding incidents, undertake audits and contribute to quality improvement, governance and organisational learning
• Support the Named Nurse Safeguarding in delivering the Trust strategy, priorities, projects and statutory responsibilities
• Provide safeguarding supervision, staff support and debriefing following complex cases
• Maintain accurate records and reports in line with professional, legal and information governance requirements
• Represent the Trust at safeguarding committees, forums, networks and multi‑agency partnerships
• Act as a visible safeguarding leader and role model, promoting a positive culture across the Trust

What’s required

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience and knowledge
• Level 3 Safeguarding Adults training
• Clinical supervision or mentorship training

Registration & licences

• Full NMC registration (adult, RMN or LD)

Experience

• Minimum 3 years post-qualification
• Multi-agency, MDT or collaborative working
• Supporting the development of policy, procedures and processes

Skills & knowledge

• Current local and national adult safeguarding guidance and legal frameworks
• Knowledge of the MCA, DoLS, LPS, Domestic Abuse Act and related legislation
• Current issues in adult safeguarding, learning disabilities and dementia
• Interpersonal skills and conflict resolution
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation and training delivery, with attention to detail

Other

• Organisation and prioritisation of workload against competing deadlines
• Role model who motivates and inspires others
• Challenging practice in an empathetic and approachable manner
• Confidence with highly sensitive, emotive and emotionally challenging information

Nice to have

• Level 4 Safeguarding Adults training
• Safeguarding-relevant qualification
• Experience of facilitating safeguarding supervision with clinical staff
• Experience of conducting clinical audit

What’s offered

• Range of staff benefits
• Professional development opportunities