Named GP Safeguarding | NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board; Warrington; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare authority in the United Kingdom seeks a dynamic Named GP for Safeguarding to join its team. The role involves planning and organizing safeguarding efforts for children and adults in Cheshire and Merseyside. The ideal candidate will have experience in safeguarding and support GP practices in compliance with national standards. A culture of mutual support and opportunities for professional growth are integral to the position.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive and collaborative work culture

Qualifications

• Only GPs currently working across Cheshire and Merseyside will be considered.
• Special interest in safeguarding of both adults and children.

Responsibilities

• Planning and strategic organisation of the safeguarding work programme.
• Training, audit, quality assurance and statutory reviews.
• Providing support to GP practices concerning safeguarding.

Skills

Experience in Safeguarding Children and adults at risk

Liaison and expert advice skills

Knowledge of statutory safeguarding reviews

Education

General Practitioner

Job description

Overview

Are you a dynamic and enthusiastic GP working in Cheshire or Merseyside with experience in Safeguarding Children and adults at risk? Due to the retirement of the current Named GP for Safeguarding (facing Sefton Place), NHS Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care Board is providing an exciting opportunity for a new substantive Named GP for Safeguarding to join our ICB safeguarding team. The Named GP is a General Practitioner with a special interest in safeguarding of both adults and children and will contribute to the planning and strategic organisation of the safeguarding work programme in conjunction with the Head of Safeguarding and wider ICB Safeguarding Team.

Eligibility

Only GPs currently working across Cheshire and Merseyside will be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Planning and strategic organisation of the safeguarding work programme
• Training, audit, quality assurance and statutory reviews
• Liaison and expert advice operationally and strategically across GP practices
• Supporting GP practices in matters concerning the protection and safeguarding of adults and children, including Prevent, Domestic Abuse, Mental Capacity Act etc and promoting compliance with statutory safeguarding reviews, national standards and local policies
• Providing specific support to the GP Practices within Sefton Place and covering other Cheshire and Merseyside Places for sickness or annual leave

What We Offer

• A culture of mutual support and respect
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• A chance to work in a team that is committed to safeguarding and improving lives
• Guidance and mentorship to help you develop confidently into your role

Benefits

We are a supportive and collaborative Think Family safeguarding team. Our work spans the entire system, ensuring that families receive the care and protection they need. We pride ourselves on being inclusive, approachable, and friendly. Supporting each other is at the heart of what we do, and we believe that strong teamwork leads to better outcomes for the people we serve.

Our current organisational structure supports effective working both locally and across Cheshire and Merseyside as an Integrated Care System. The Merseyside Cluster currently includes St Helens, Wirral, Sefton, Knowsley, and Liverpool. The Cheshire cluster currently includes Cheshire East, Cheshire West, Warrington and Halton.

This advert closes on Wednesday 10 Dec 2025.