Safeguarding Administration Officer

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is looking for a dedicated Safeguarding Administrative Support professional. This role involves providing essential administrative and clerical support to ensure compliance with various standards and policies. The ideal candidate will effectively communicate with a multi-disciplinary team, maintain organized documentation, and support incident investigations. Join a team committed to high-quality patient care and innovation in healthcare, where your contributions will make a significant impact in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing administrative support in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to maintain organized documentation and manage office systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support for the Safeguarding service.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation and assist in incident investigations.

Skills

Administrative Support

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Team Support

Education

High School Diploma

Relevant Administrative Qualification

Job description

Job Title: Safeguarding Administrative Support

We are seeking a dedicated individual to provide comprehensive and confidential administrative and clerical support for the Safeguarding service, ensuring compliance with Departmental, Trust, and National standards, policies, and procedures.

1. Effectively communicate information and advice to enable the multi-disciplinary team to achieve operational excellence.
2. Act as a point of contact for enquiries, liaising and communicating at all levels using written, oral, and electronic methods.
3. Maintain up-to-date documentation, ensuring it is organized and available for decisions or reports, and report any exceptional circumstances.
4. Assist in implementing and maintaining efficient office management systems to optimize service standards.
5. Support team members through appropriate staff training, development, and cross-cover in colleagues' absence.
6. Support the Safeguarding Team in incident investigations by organizing meetings, ensuring documentation is available, taking notes/minutes, and following up on action plans.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Closing Date: This job advert will close once sufficient applications are received. We encourage early application.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the UK's largest teaching trusts, renowned for high-quality patient care, modern facilities, and leadership in healthcare research and innovation.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to achieve their potential.

For further details or informal visits, please contact:

• Name: Lisa Pratley
• Job Title: Lead Professional for Safeguarding
• Email: [e-mail]