Safeguarding Nurse/Practitioner

ROHFT Careers; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident Leader

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Safeguarding Nurse/Practitioner for a 9-month fixed-term contract or secondment to support safeguarding across wards and departments. The post offers structured supervision and mentorship from the Named Nurse for Safeguarding, with development across all aspects of safeguarding practice.

You will monitor standards, provide safeguarding advice, contribute to governance, audits and mandatory training, and develop knowledge of

Qualifications

• Must be an existing ROH registered nurse or HCPC-registered AHP with recent clinical experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to professionally challenge practice when required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve standards of care related to safeguarding across wards and departments.
• Provide safeguarding advice and guidance to frontline staff.
• Contribute to safeguarding governance, audits and quality improvement.
• Assist with planning and delivery of mandatory safeguarding training.
• Develop and apply knowledge of safeguarding legislation and guidance (Children Act 2004, Working Together 2023, MCA 2005, DoLS, Domestic Abuse Act 2021, Care Act 2014).
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to minimise risk and promote safety for vulnerable adults, children and families.

Skills

Safeguarding

Communication & interpersonal skills

CPD

Clinical supervision

Challenge practice

Job description

The Safeguarding Nurse/Practitioner will demonstrate a sound understanding of the needs and risks affecting vulnerable adults, children and families. Acting as a visible role model, the post holder will provide clinical support, expert advice and practical guidance to wards and departments across the Trust, under the supervision of the Named Nurse for Safeguarding and in accordance with national and local safeguarding guidance.

This is an internal recruitment opportunity offered as a 9-month fixed-term contract or secondment to provide maternity cover. It is designed as a development opportunity for an existing ROH registered nurse or Allied Health Professional (AHP) with some safeguarding experience who wishes to develop specialist safeguarding knowledge and skills. The post holder will receive structured supervision, support and mentorship from the Named Nurse for Safeguarding, Lead Nurse for Safeguarding and Vulnerabilities, and Head of Safeguarding, enabling them to develop experience across all aspects of safeguarding practice.

The post holder will support the safeguarding team in monitoring and improving standards of care, providing safeguarding advice to frontline staff, contributing to safeguarding governance, audits and quality improvement, and assisting with the planning and delivery of mandatory safeguarding training. They will develop and apply knowledge of key safeguarding legislation and guidance, including the Children Act (2004), Working Together to Safeguard Children (2023), the Mental Capacity Act (2005), Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, the Domestic Abuse Act (2021), and the Care Act (2014).

The Safeguarding Nurse/Practitioner will work collaboratively with internal teams and external partner agencies to minimise risk and promote the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable adults, children and families.

Applicants must be an existing ROH registered nurse or HCPC-registered Allied Health Professional (AHP) with recent clinical experience, some safeguarding experience, evidence of continuing professional development, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to professionally challenge practice where required.

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.

Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.

The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.

The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.

If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Chloe Butler or Afshan Zahid Job title: Named Nurse for safeguarding Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0121 8123272

Victoria Evans

Safeguarding and vulnerabilities lead nurse

0121 8123272