Senior Adults Safeguarding Practitioner

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Trafford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Adults Safeguarding Practitioner to join their safeguarding team. This full-time role requires expertise in adult safeguarding with a focus on multidisciplinary teamwork and excellent communication skills. Candidates should be qualified health professionals with over two years of relevant experience. The position is based across Trafford General Hospital and Wythenshawe Hospital.

Qualifications

• Current professional NMC/SW England/HCPC registration.
• Over 2 years’ work experience and knowledge within safeguarding.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Implementing and coordinating safeguarding procedures within a multidisciplinary team.
• Attending strategy meetings; working within both acute and community settings.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Strong analytical skills

Ability to work under pressure

Expert practitioner in safeguarding provision

Effective organisational skills

Education

Qualified Nurse, Social Worker, Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist

Teaching qualification

Job description

Senior Adults Safeguarding Practitioner

Closing date: 21 October 2025

Overview

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust are seeking a new band 7 Adult Safeguarding Practitioner to join our safeguarding team. This is a senior role that requires expertise in adult safeguarding.

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. Read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification to understand the Trust, our benefits and how we care for you before you submit an application form.

Diversity and equality

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity and eliminating unlawful discrimination across our workforce. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email [e-mail].

About us

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of over £3bn. We are creating an exceptional integrated health and social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services each year. We bring together 10 hospitals and community services from across Manchester, Trafford and beyond, championing collaborative working and transformation. We encourage our 30,000 workforce to pursue ambitious goals and set high standards. We have introduced Hive, our Electronic Patient Record system, to improve clinical quality and experience. We are a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, with a Green Plan to make healthcare more sustainable. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent.

We care for our colleagues as we care for others.

Education, qualifications and knowledge

• Current professional NMC/SW England/HCPC registration.
• Qualified Nurse, Social Worker, Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist
• Over 2 years’ work experience and knowledge within safeguarding
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and training in safeguarding to minimum Level 3 (as per Intercollegiate Document)
• Experience of working within healthcare/the NHS
• Teaching qualification or demonstrated experience in developing and delivering training to key professionals
• Qualified Best Interest Assessor

Knowledge and experience

• Specialist knowledge of adult safeguarding practice and legislation
• Knowledge of local and national policies relating to safeguarding adults at risk and NHS policy initiatives
• Experience of implementing and coordinating safeguarding procedures within a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
• Experience in a senior clinical position
• Evidence of teamwork and education program development for the multidisciplinary team
• Experience of multi-agency working and research activities
• Experience attending strategy meetings; working within both acute and community settings
• Experience of multidisciplinary audit and delivering safeguarding supervision
• Experience in managing change and leading practice innovation

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication for safeguarding proceedings
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise, work flexibly and meet deadlines
• Expert practitioner in safeguarding adult at risk provision
• Effective organisational skills and commitment to ongoing professional development

Disclosure and Barring Service

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB).

Address

Cross Site working - Trafford General Hospital and Wythenshawe Hospital

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

349-COR-7467805-RL4

Job locations

Cross Site working - Trafford General Hospital and Wythenshawe Hospital