Adult Safeguarding Practitioner

Job Summary

The Safeguarding Practitioner is a key role supporting the Trust's safeguarding agenda and ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory and professional safeguarding requirements. Working alongside the Named Nurse Safeguarding, the post holder will provide specialist advice, leadership and support to staff, promote a culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and coordinate responses to safeguarding concerns. The role is essential in providing organisational assurance, supporting safeguarding governance, and maintaining effective multi-agency working to safeguard adults at risk.

Main duties of the job

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide specialist safeguarding advice and support to Trust staff.
• Coordinate safeguarding concerns, referrals, DoLS applications, domestic abuse risk assessments and MARAC referrals.
• Deliver safeguarding training and awareness programmes.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies to achieve effective safeguarding outcomes.
• Support safeguarding governance through audits, reviews, reporting and shared learning.
• Assist the Named Nurse in delivering safeguarding priorities, projects and assurance processes.
• Promote Making Safeguarding Personal and provide professional challenge where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records and information governance standards.
• Provide safeguarding supervision and support for complex cases.

Education and Professional Development

• Maintain safeguarding expertise through continuous professional development, supervision and appraisal.
• Support evidence-based practice and organisational learning.

Leadership

• Contribute to safeguarding committees, networks and partnership meetings.
• Act as a role model, promoting a positive safeguarding culture across the Trust.
• Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to a range of audiences.

Job responsibilities

Main Responsibilities

• Provide specialist safeguarding advice, support and guidance to staff across the Trust.
• Coordinate and manage safeguarding concerns, safeguarding referrals, DoLS applications, domestic abuse risk assessments and MARAC referrals.
• Deliver and support safeguarding training, education and awareness programmes, including Level 3 safeguarding training.
• Promote the principles of Making Safeguarding Personal and ensure the voice of the adult is central to decision-making.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, local authorities and partner agencies to achieve effective safeguarding outcomes.
• Support the implementation of safeguarding legislation, policies, procedures and best practice across the organisation.
• Review safeguarding incidents, undertake audits and contribute to quality improvement, governance and organisational learning.
• Support the Named Nurse Safeguarding in delivering the Trust safeguarding strategy, objectives and statutory responsibilities.
• Contribute to safeguarding supervision, staff support and debriefing following complex safeguarding cases.
• Maintain accurate records and reports in accordance with professional, legal and information governance requirements.
• Represent the Trust at safeguarding forums, network meetings and multi-agency partnerships as required.
• Act as a visible safeguarding leader and role model, promoting a positive safeguarding culture throughout the Trust.

About The Employer

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.

In the National Staff Survey, 69% of our staff would recommend the Trust as a place to work and 91% would recommend the hospital to a friend or relative for treatment.

Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities.

RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.