Head of Safeguarding and Vulnerabilities

NHS Jobs; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UHDB invites applications for Head of Safeguarding and Vulnerabilities. The role leads safeguarding services across the Trust, ensuring compliance, policies and safeguarding practice are robust and responsive.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams to drive strategy, risk management and improvements in outcomes for vulnerable groups within the community and hospital settings.

Job description

Head of Safeguarding and Vulnerabilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below). Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa Read about the Health and Care Visa for employing overseas nationals (excluding Irish citizens) under the points-based immigration system.