Safeguarding Nurse/Practitioner

NHS Jobs; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a proactive safeguarding professional to join the Safeguarding Team and support the named nurse, safeguarding lead and head of safeguarding. You will act as a resource and provide support to wards and clinical areas on safeguarding patients by ensuring adherence to Trust policies and maintaining confidential records.

Responsibilities include offering expertise to multidisciplinary teams, supervising colleagues, and working with

Job description

To work as part of the Safeguarding Team and support the named nurse, safeguarding lead and head of safeguarding Act as a resource and provide support to wards and clinical areas on safeguarding patients by: Ensuring adherence to Trust policies, procedures and guidelines Maintain accurate and confidential records Offer expertise and advice to multidisciplinary team members including supervision Work with Clinicians in the Trust to promote Safeguarding and to identify relevant cases. Independently assess, implement and evaluate patients with complex safeguarding needs, be able to complete DoLs processes, Early Help assessments, MARAC and other multi agency referrals. Demonstrate enhanced communication skills when dealing with difficult or challenging situations. Maintain and develop appropriate levels of specialist knowledge and skills to ensure the service remains dynamic and responsive to the needs of the patients and the Trust. Work closely with Social Services to review and complete safeguarding referrals The post holder will escalate safeguarding issues highlighted by external agencies against the Trust. The post holder will document and communicate clear safeguarding care plans and management plans to the clinical teams concerned with individual patient care. Maintain a high profile within the clinical environment to enhance clinical relationships and maintain personal practice knowledge and skills where appropriate by: Providing clinical support in response to safeguarding needs such as during periods of high levels of inpatient activity. Establish and maintain effective communication with patients, carers, significant others, and wider Multi-Disciplinary Teams and Multi-Agency Teams. Assist the safeguarding team in the continued progression and development of the Trust Wide safeguarding service, this includes safeguarding care plans and embedding Trust Safeguarding Strategy. Refer patients as necessary to other health care professionals within the multidisciplinary team to ensure a co-ordinated approach to meeting the needs of patients. Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure patient needs are met. See JD and person spec for more details

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust