Group Director of Safeguarding (Adults & Children)

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a visionary Group Director of Safeguarding to lead and innovate safeguarding strategies across two dynamic NHS Trusts. This pivotal role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on patient safety and care standards, driving transformational change and influencing national policy. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leaders, ensuring excellence in safeguarding practices for vulnerable populations. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the expertise to lead in this critical area, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in safeguarding practices and policies.
• Proven track record in leadership roles within healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead safeguarding strategies across two NHS Trusts.
• Influence national safeguarding policy and foster partnerships.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding Policy Implementation

Multi-agency Partnership Development

Transformational Change Management

Education

Nursing Degree

Postgraduate Qualification in Safeguarding

Job description

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for safeguarding and a drive to make a meaningful impact? If so, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for! We are seeking a Group Director of Safeguarding (Adults & Children) to take on a high-profile leadership role across two of the UK’s most dynamic NHS Trusts.

This pivotal position offers the chance to shape and lead safeguarding strategies across two remarkable hospital trusts - North Bristol Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston (UHBW) - ensuring the highest standards of safety and care for patients of all ages.

Working at the heart of forward-thinking, multi-award-winning organisations, you will have the autonomy to drive transformational change, influence national safeguarding policy, and foster strong multi-agency partnerships to protect those at risk.

Join us and be part of a Bristol Hospital Group that is leading the way in digital healthcare, sustainability, and safeguarding excellence. If you have the expertise, vision, and leadership to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

As a key member of the Group Chief Nursing senior leadership team, you will support the Group Chief Nurse Portfolio, which includes professional inclusive & compassionate leadership, accountability, and responsibility for the identification, monitoring, implementation, and ongoing review of the all-age safeguarding agenda across acute hospital healthcare services at North Bristol Trust & University Hospitals Bristol and Weston. You will work in partnership with senior safeguarding colleagues across the ICS to facilitate improved integrated safeguarding partnership arrangements.

The post carries considerable autonomy in implementing national strategies and delegated responsibility to make decisions on behalf of the Bristol Hospital Group (NBT & UHBW). This is a significant leadership role, working internally and externally with key partners, in the development and implementation of national and local policies relating to safeguarding practice, acting as the Bristol Hospital Group’s representative at national forums as required.

The post holder will interpret, implement, and monitor portfolio-related national policies and statutes, anticipating and reacting to emergent policies that impact patient safety and the reputation and functioning of the Group. They will facilitate transformation, ensure strategic alignment across the system, and drive the uptake of initiatives that support excellence in safeguarding children, young people, and adults at risk.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with a workforce of over 13,000 staff across more than 100 clinical services on 10 sites, serving a population of over 500,000 in South West England. Rated ‘Good’ by the CQC, UHBW is a forward-thinking, multi-award-winning Trust committed to improving patient care through innovation and research. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, offering a vibrant city and seaside lifestyle with easy access to the South West’s attractions. UHBW is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Mark Goninon
• Job Title: Deputy Chief Nurse
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]

Alternative Contact

Kath Mansfield, Executive Assistant to Chief Nurse and Midwife
Email: [e-mail]

We welcome enquiries from candidates who wish to discuss the role further.