Head of Safeguarding

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Head of Safeguarding to lead safeguarding strategy and governance. This role requires significant leadership experience and knowledge of safeguarding legislation. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively to ensure effective services and protect vulnerable individuals across the Trust. Benefits include flexible working and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working options

NHS benefits and discount schemes

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in safeguarding across health or social care.
• In-depth knowledge of safeguarding legislation and best practices.
• Ability to provide assurance at Board level.

Responsibilities

• Lead safeguarding strategy and governance across the Trust
• Oversee the implementation of the Mental Capacity Act
• Provide support and supervision to colleagues

Skills

Leadership experience in safeguarding

Knowledge of safeguarding legislation

Collaborative working

Commitment to 'Think Family' approach

Job description

Are you an experienced safeguarding leader looking to make a real impact across adult and children's services? Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a dynamic, highly skilled Head of Safeguarding to provide visible leadership, expert guidance, assurance across acute and community settings.

In this pivotal role, you will lead safeguarding strategy, ensuring safe delivery across the Trust, effective and person-centred services. You will work in partnership with local and regional agencies to protect people across Buckinghamshire.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing leadership on the implementation of the Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, and pathways for patients with mental health needs;
• Overseeing safeguarding governance, compliance, education, and continuous improvement;
• Representing the Trust in multi-agency forums, driving collaboration and innovation in safeguarding practice;
• Providing expert advice, supervision, and support to colleagues across all professional groups.

• Significant leadership experience in adult and children's safeguarding across health or social care;
• In-depth knowledge of safeguarding legislation, policy, and best practice;
• The ability to work collaboratively with system partners and provide assurance at Board level;
• A passion for embedding a 'Think Family' and 'Making Safeguarding Personal' approach.

What we offer:

• Learning and development opportunities to support your career progression;
• Flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension, and access to NHS discount schemes;
• A range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong;
• We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply;
• Greater diversity within our team improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

Our values:

• Collaborate, Aspire, Respect, and Enable (CARE);
• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities, and be a great place to work;
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.