Associate Named Nurse for Safeguarding Adults

Transformation Unit; Dudley; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Job summary

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced nurse, midwife or AHP for an Associate Nurse for Safeguarding role in the Safeguarding Adult Team. You will work with staff across the Trust to safeguard adults and support the Safeguarding Children Team and Complex Vulnerabilities Team.

Responsibilities include statutory safeguarding, staff training delivery, quality assurance, audits and collaborative multi‑agency work.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of safeguarding guidelines, legislation, policy and practice.
• Good understanding of Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Sound knowledge of the domestic abuse agenda
• Good understanding of trauma informed practice and Think Family agenda
• Safeguarding Supervision Qualification

Responsibilities

• Ensure statutory obligation to safeguard and promote welfare of all adults across Trust sites.
• Deliver safeguarding training for Safeguarding Adults and PREVENT/WRAP.
• Support quality assurance, audits and report writing in line with the Safeguarding Adult agenda.
• Assist multi-agency Safeguarding Adult agenda and deputise in forums as appropriate.
• Contribute to staff training development and safeguarding training reviews.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Education

NMC registration

First degree

Teaching qualification or experience

Job description

Main area Safeguarding Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (At The Dudley Group, we understand the benefits of offering a range of flexible working options from day one of employment to support both employees and the Trust. Offering flexible working opportunities is one of the ways that the Trust aims to attract and retain a diverse workforce. Further information on the options available can be found via the link in the job advert.) Job ref 253-0926-8185710

Employer The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Russells Hall Hospital Town Dudley Salary £38,682 - £46,580 Pro Rota Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 08/10/2026 23:59

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

We are seeking an experienced and motivated nurse, midwife or AHP who has a sound knowledge of the safeguarding adult agenda.

You will be well supported by an experienced and highly regarded team and you will have an opportunity to further develop your safeguarding skills and knowledge.

You will work in the Safeguarding Adult Team and in close partnership with the Safeguarding Children Team and the newly formed Complex Vulnerabilities Team, providing support and guidance to staff across the Trust in all matters pertaining to Safeguarding Adults.

Main duties of the job

The Associate Nurse for Safeguarding will work closely with the Lead Nurse for Safeguarding and Safeguarding Team members to:

Ensure that The Trust meets its statutory obligation to safeguard and promote the welfare of all adults who access services from any hospital site within the Trust.

Actively participate in all Safeguarding Training delivery for Safeguarding Adults training and PREVENT / WRAP, across all levels to all Trust staff, including provision of bespoke training and supporting the Safeguarding Team with safeguarding training development and review

Support the Safeguarding Team in the development and delivery of quality assurance processes, audits and report writing in accordance with The Safeguarding Adult agenda.

Support the Safeguarding Team in all aspects of the multi‑agency Safeguarding Adult Agenda, as deemed appropriate . This may include deputising within forums and meetings as deemed appropriate .

Working for our organisation

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work‑life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no‑one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current/active NMC registration
• Educated to 1st Degree level or equivalent
• Teaching and assessing qualification or relevant experience

Knowledge

• Sound knowledge of safeguarding guidelines, legislation, policy and practice
• Good understanding and knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Sound knowledge of the domestic abuse agenda
• Good understanding of trauma informed practice and Think Family agenda
• Safeguarding Supervision Qualification

Experience

• Experience of managing adult safeguarding issues and providing advice to staff and other agencies
• Experience of working with complex adult safeguarding cases, making referrals and analysing risk
• Experience of working with complex families and challenging situations including issues such as self-neglect
• Experience of undertaking audit and benchmarking and developing and undertaking actions to improve practice

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Caring for patients demands integrity, honesty, and accountability. We expect your application and participation to be authentic and a genuine reflection of your own experiences and values.

In line with UK Home Office rules, Band 2 clinical and non‑clinical roles, and Band 3 non‑clinical roles, are not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Non‑clinical roles at Agenda for Change Bands 7–9 that meet the required skill level (RQF 6) and salary threshold are eligible for sponsorship.

The Trust will also accept applications from candidates who can evidence their existing right to work in the UK or who hold an alternative eligible visa.

RECRUITMENT EQUALITY STATEMENT

We are committed to equal opportunities and want to ensure our workforce is representative of the population we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and diverse groups. It is essential we understand our demographics, in order that we can monitor our performance as an equal opportunity employer, as well as continuing to embed a culture of inclusivity across the organisation, which supports the active participation and contribution of our diverse staff groups in the trusts decision making processes . On application the shortlisting manager will not see this criterion and therefore it cannot be part of their decision making. Please ensure you complete your equal opportunities questions for us and help us to make sure everyone is welcome.

The Trust is committed to employing and supporting people with disabilities. It is the Trust’s policy to interview all candidates with a disability who meet the minimum ‘essential’ criteria as identified on the person specification. To ensure we know you have a disability, please inform us under the appropriate section on the application form. We welcome applications from the LGBTQ+ community and openly encourage people with different sexual orientation, gender identity and expression to apply to join our team. We promise to respect and encourage the use of all pronouns and will not purposefully mis‑gender anyone.

We are governed by the public sector equality duties and by our values of Care, Respect and Responsibility to ensure we eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other behaviour that is unlawful, undermines our core values and/or falls short of our Behaviour Framework. We want all of our staff to ‘call out’ any behaviour from colleagues, patients or visitors that constitutes the above and appropriate action be taken.

We will, at every opportunity, advance equality and inclusivity for all staff, at all levels within the organisation, by removing or minimising disadvantage, encouraging participation and taking all relevant steps to meet the needs of anyone who shares a protected characteristic. We will also foster good relations between persons who share a protected characteristic by tackling prejudice and promoting understanding at every opportunity.

We have staff Networks in place to help support staff experience of diverse staff groups and inform us on the actions, interventions and support what we need to put in place to improve the working lives and daily experiences of all colleagues and all teams. Anyone can join the networks and we take pride in having Allies as part of every network within the organisation.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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