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Safeguarding Adults Lead
Band 8A
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Lead Nurse for Safeguarding Adults
Department: Safeguarding Team
Band: 8A £53,755 - £60,504 Per annum, pro rata
Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced Nurse/Registered Professional to work closely with the Head of Safeguarding to ensure the Trust meets it statutory responsibilities.
The successful applicant will provide leadership on Milton Keynes Think family Safeguarding strategy and workplan, promoting the safety and welfare of adults at risk and contribute to the development of safeguarding policies, procedures and guidance.
In addition to policy development and training, the successful applicant will oversee the management of safeguarding cases, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely and effective interventions. This involves coordinating with external agencies, such as social services and law enforcement, to provide comprehensive support to at-risk adults. The role will require strong analytical skills to assess safeguarding concerns and make informed decisions, as well as excellent communication skills to advocate for the needs of vulnerable individuals. By leading on safeguarding initiatives, the successful applicant will play a key role in promoting a safe and supportive environment for all patients within the Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Interview date: 09 December 2024
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The successful applicant will
• Provide expert advice, supervision and support on safeguarding adult matters working together with key professionals and partner agencies.
• Actively contribute towards the quality and assurance of agenda including training, audits and the collection and analysis of relevant data.
• Lead and have line management responsibility for Specialist Safeguarding Nurses/Practitioners.
This is a key senior named professional role that holds Trust wide responsibility for leading and co-ordinating effective arrangements for safeguarding adults including holding the role of Designated Adult Safeguarding Manager.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
NHS Staff Survey: MKUH has scored above average in all elements of the People Promise sector.
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
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Free on-site parking
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Free tea and coffee
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Great flexible working opportunities
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Discounted gym membership
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Lease car scheme
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Generous annual leave and pension scheme
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On site nursery (chargeable)
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Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
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Holds Trust wide responsibility for leading and co-ordinating effective arrangements for safeguarding adults.
Contributing to the development of strategic plans that place patient care at the heart of the service.
Support and advise colleagues as part of own clinical role, whilst being clear about others’ personal, clinical, and professional accountability.
Works in a proactive multidisciplinary way flexibly supporting colleagues and taking on the appropriate share of joint responsibilities and workload.
Please refer to attached Job description for further information.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Manyleb y person
Qualifications and knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Registered Nurse/Registered Professional (Social Worker/Allied Health Professional)
- Master’s degree or working towards
- ENB 998 or equivalent teaching qualification
- Sound knowledge of Safeguarding Adults including the legislation to which it applies
- Thorough understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Ability to analyse highly complex facts and information
- Substantial experience in specialist area of practice dealing with vulnerable adults at a senior level.
- Experience of leading and developing clinical practice
Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent management skills of self and others
- Have a good insight into self on others and vice versa
- Ability to facilitate the management of change
- Ability to delegate appropriately
- Computer skills
Meini prawf dymunol
- Car driver
Personal and people development
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Ability to be flexible, to have flair and initiative and be able to work in a team
- Excellent leadership skills
- Motivated / positive – self-directed and committed.
- Professional image
- Ability to organize, priorities and coordinate work
- Ability to deal with difficult, emotive, contentious and complex situations
- Professional integrity and credibility
- Change management skills
- Flexible in approach
Communication
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Highly developed communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
- Flexible approach to work
- Good listener
- Ability to manage and motivate self and others.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Sarah Sandham
- Teitl y swydd
- Head of Safeguarding
- Rhif ffôn
- 01908 996716
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
For further details about the role, click here. For further information/informal visits please contact Sarah Sandham Ext: 86716 Mobile: 07977817690
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