Named Doctor - Safeguarding Adults Barking Havering and Redbridge Univ Hospitals NHS Trust

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust; Romford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking a Consultant as the Named Doctor for Safeguarding Adults. This role involves ensuring the safety of vulnerable adults, providing expert guidance, and leading training initiatives. Join a diverse team committed to continuous improvement and quality care.

Benefits

London Living Wage

Diversity Programs

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding adults in an acute healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on safeguarding adult matters.
• Conduct safeguarding assessments and investigations.
• Develop safeguarding training programs.

Skills

Safeguarding Adults

Collaboration

Quality Improvement

Job description

Job Title: Consultant - Named Doctor for Safeguarding Adults

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Consultant to play a crucial role as the Named Doctor for Safeguarding Adults.

Role Overview

As the Named Doctor for Safeguarding Adults, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable adults, including those experiencing neglect, abuse, or exploitation. This role requires a commitment to promoting best practices and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, both internally and externally.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide expert advice, guidance, and support to healthcare professionals on safeguarding adult matters.
2. Conduct safeguarding assessments and investigations.
3. Develop and implement safeguarding adults training programs.
4. Lead on the coordination of care and treatment for individuals with highly complex safeguarding needs.
5. Deliver supervision, undertake audits, and drive continuous quality improvement.

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidate should have experience in safeguarding adults, particularly in an acute healthcare setting, and possess a working knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014.

About the Trust

This is a unique opportunity to influence and enhance safeguarding outcomes across a large and diverse NHS Trust. We are committed to continuous improvement, having been the most improved Trust in England for A&E performance in 2023/24. We are no longer in special measures, and our Chief Executive, Matthew Trainer, has been named the top CEO by the Health Service Journal.

Our organization values diversity, with staff from 146 different countries, many from black, Asian, and minority ethnic groups. We are proud to be a London Living Wage employer and support our staff through various programs and state-of-the-art facilities.

Locations

We operate from King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford, with busy emergency departments serving over 300,000 patients annually.

Future Developments

We are introducing an electronic patient record system next year to improve accessibility and efficiency of patient information across our hospitals.

Application Process

Applications should be made online. For an informal discussion about the role, please email Gary Etheridge, Director of Nursing, Patient Experience and Engagement & Safeguarding Director, to arrange a suitable time.

This advert closes on Wednesday, 21 May 2025.

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