Head of Safeguarding

TN United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Exeter is seeking an experienced Head of Safeguarding to lead safeguarding practices across the trust. The role involves operational management, providing expert advice, and collaborating with various agencies to ensure statutory safeguarding responsibilities are met. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, with a background in health or social care.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Family-Friendly Policies

Comprehensive Occupational Health Services

Staff Discounts

Pension Schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in Health or Social Care organization.
• In-depth knowledge of safeguarding adults and children.
• Ability to produce quality assurance reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for safeguarding service and staff.
• Attend multi-agency meetings and represent the trust.
• Oversee training and implementation of safeguarding strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Relevant Professional Qualifications

Job description

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Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Exeter, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

Job Description:

Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced, motivated, enthusiastic Head of Safeguarding with an in-depth knowledge of safeguarding adults and children and MCA, who has advanced analytical skills and will provide professional leadership and promote excellent safeguarding practice across Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust ("Royal Devon"). The post holder will have experience working within a Health or Social Care organisation and will hold relevant professional qualifications and registration.

About the Role

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More detail about the role

The post-holder will be a senior and integral part of our established safeguarding and MCA service reporting to the Associate Director of Safeguarding and working closely with the Directors of Nursing and Chief Nurse Executive Lead to deliver our statutory safeguarding requirements.

This is an exciting time to join our award-winning team, we are looking for someone proactive and forward thinking to support the transformation of services amidst a time of change in the NHS. This successful and innovative team has an excellent track record.

You will be responsible for operational management of the safeguarding service and provide strong leadership for all staff, promoting creativity, innovation, and compassion. You must have excellent communication and presentation skills and be able to produce comprehensive quality assurance reports. You will also be required to attend and deputise for the Associate Director of Safeguarding at meetings across Devon and represent the trust at multi-agency, integrated care board, and safeguarding board/partnership meetings.

We are the team providing specialist advice and operational support to staff across the Royal Devon in the Acute, Community, and Specialist Services. We represent the Trust and collaborate with all aspects of adult/children board/partnerships and Integrated care boards across Devon.

This role is key in the delivery of the safeguarding and MCA statutory and regulatory responsibilities alongside leadership and management responsibilities. You will provide expert advice on safeguarding and MCA related matters with in-depth knowledge of national safeguarding legislation, guidance, and practice.

You will lead development and oversee areas of work delivered by the safeguarding service, including training, supervision, audit, PREVENT, health input into multi-agency safeguarding hubs, domestic abuse and sexual violence, modern slavery, safeguarding adult reviews, or child safeguarding practice reviews. Ensuring learning and recommendations from safeguarding reviews are implemented within the Trust.

You will support staff with complex case management and escalation, working towards improved partnership working, quality assurance, and collaboration with colleagues from all care groups within the Royal Devon and partner agencies to operationalise safeguarding strategies.

Please note, applications are welcome from those with Nursing, Midwifery, Allied Health Professional, and Social Worker registrations.

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday (flexible working may be considered)

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Louise Barraclough, Associate Director of Safeguarding. Applications are encouraged from diverse backgrounds, and preference may be given to staff with 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status, including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy when sufficient applications are received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern, and Mid Devon, we have a large workforce providing a wide range of services to the community, including emergency, specialist, and general medical services, as well as integrated health and social care services across various settings. We are committed to innovation, research, and providing world-class care.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do. For more information, please visit our website.

Looking after our staff is important. We offer flexible working, family-friendly policies, comprehensive occupational health services, and various benefits including staff discounts, pension schemes, and more. We are committed to supporting your career development and work-life balance.