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North West Anglia Foundation Trust (NWAFT) is committed to tackling all forms of abuse affecting people across their lifespan and promoting a ‘Think Family’ approach.  The Safeguarding team is an established team of professionals, who have strong partnership working with Operational teams, Local Authority and multi-agency bodies, to ensure that we meet the statutory responsibilities whilst delivering safe and effective care to vulnerable individuals and families.

The Named Nurse for Adult Safeguarding, MCA/DoLs , will work in close partnership with the Named and lead for Children’s safeguarding, Named & Lead midwife for Safeguarding. This role reports to Head of Safeguarding and is accountable to the Chief Nurse at North West Anglia Foundation Trust (NWAFT).

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This role will ensure that the Trust fulfils its statutory duties to safeguard and protect adults at risk under the Care Act (2014) and associated legislation. The post holder will ensure that the Trust meets its statutory responsibilities in line with The Mental Capacity Act (2005), Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (2009) and Liberty Protection Safeguards legislation. The post hold will provide effective operational direction for the implementation and management of the legislative changes required for Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS), supporting adherence to the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) (2005) and the existing DOLS provisions.

 This is an integral role with the Trust’s safeguarding working in partnership, whilst being responsible as co-ordinator of the service for NWAFT professionals, and partner agencies that have concerns in relation to this area of service provision and care. 

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We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
• Flexible working opportunities;
• Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
• Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
• Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
• Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
• On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
• Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
• Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles.  Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.