Safeguarding Practitioner: Multi-Agency Support (12m)

Portsmouth Hospitals University Nhs Trust; Newport; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site nursery

Wellbeing centre facilities

Job summary

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust in the Isle of Wight is seeking a Band 6 safeguarding professional on a 30-hour part-time basis for a 9-month temporary secondment. The role supports operational safeguarding activities and provides advice to staff on safeguarding duties.

You will work across Trust services, liaise with clinical and non-clinical teams, and help maintain compliance with safeguarding legislation.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with UK registration is essential.
• Qualifications in social work or allied health are required.
• Experience in safeguarding adults and multi-agency liaison.
• Understanding of safeguarding policies and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Support safeguarding compliance with statutory and contractual requirements.
• Liaise daily with clinical and non-clinical areas to identify safeguarding cases.
• Record and interpret health information for risk assessments.
• Explain complex safeguarding information to professionals.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Prioritisation and time management

Education

Registered Nurse

Social Work Qualification

Allied health professional Qualification

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Email systems

Job description

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust in the Isle of Wight is seeking a Band 6 safeguarding professional on a 30-hour part-time basis for a 9-month temporary secondment. The role supports operational safeguarding activities and provides advice to staff on safeguarding duties.

You will work across Trust services, liaise with clinical and non-clinical teams, and help maintain compliance with safeguarding legislation.