Adult Safeguarding Practitioner

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Foundation Trust (RJAH) is seeking a Safeguarding Practitioner to support safeguarding activity, provide specialist advice and coordinate responses to safeguarding concerns in Oswestry and beyond. The role collaborates with the Named Nurse Safeguarding, updates governance and drives continual improvement in safeguarding practices.

The post holder will help promote a safeguarding culture, deliver training, and ensure professional accountability and

Qualifications

• Maintain safeguarding expertise through continuous professional development, supervision and appraisal.
• Support evidence-based practice and organisational learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist safeguarding advice and support to Trust staff.
• Coordinate safeguarding concerns, referrals, DoLS applications, domestic abuse risk assessments and MARAC referrals.
• Deliver safeguarding training and awareness programmes.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies to achieve effective safeguarding outcomes.
• Support safeguarding governance through audits, reviews, reporting and shared learning.
• Assist the Named Nurse in delivering safeguarding priorities, projects and assurance processes.
• Promote Making Safeguarding Personal and provide professional challenge where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records and information governance standards.
• Provide safeguarding supervision and support for complex cases.

Job description

The Safeguarding Practitioner is a key role supporting the Trust's safeguarding agenda and ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory and professional safeguarding requirements. Working alongside the Named Nurse Safeguarding, the post holder will provide specialist advice, leadership and support to staff, promote a culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and coordinate responses to safeguarding concerns. The role is essential in providing organisational assurance, supporting safeguarding governance, and maintaining effective multi-agency working to safeguard adults at risk.,

Core Responsibilities

• Provide specialist safeguarding advice and support to Trust staff.
• Coordinate safeguarding concerns, referrals, DoLS applications, domestic abuse risk assessments and MARAC referrals.
• Deliver safeguarding training and awareness programmes.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies to achieve effective safeguarding outcomes.
• Support safeguarding governance through audits, reviews, reporting and shared learning.
• Assist the Named Nurse in delivering safeguarding priorities, projects and assurance processes.
• Promote Making Safeguarding Personal and provide professional challenge where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records and information governance standards.
• Provide safeguarding supervision and support for complex cases.

Education and Professional Development

• Maintain safeguarding expertise through continuous professional development, supervision and appraisal.
• Support evidence-based practice and organisational learning.

Leadership

• Contribute to safeguarding committees, networks and partnership meetings.
• Act as a role model, promoting a positive safeguarding culture across the Trust.
• Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to a range of audiences.

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH)is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.

In the National Staff Survey, 69% of our staff would recommend the Trust as a place to work and 91% would recommend the hospital to a friend or relative for treatment.

Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities. RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.