Safeguarding Adult Practitioner

Job summary

Join our Safeguarding and Vulnerable Patient Team and help us ensure that safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, with the person at the heart of every decision.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Safeguarding Adult Practitioner to join the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Patient Team at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust. The postholder will play a key role in supporting the delivery of the Trust's adult safeguarding agenda, providing visible, accessible and responsive specialist safeguarding advice and support to clinical teams across the organisation. The practitioner will work collaboratively with colleagues within the safeguarding team and with wider health, social care and multi-agency partners to support safe, person-centred safeguarding practice. The role includes providing advice and consultation on adult safeguarding concerns, Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, and supporting clinical teams to recognise, assess, escalate and appropriately manage safeguarding concerns. Working within an integrated safeguarding service, the postholder will promote a Think Family approach, professional curiosity and compassionate persistence, while developing a broader understanding of safeguarding across the lifespan to support cross-cover within the team when required

About us

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector. This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives. Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

The postholder will:

• Provide accessible specialist advice and support to staff regarding adult safeguarding, Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
• Support staff to identify and appropriately escalate safeguarding concerns and promote person-centred approaches to safeguarding.
• Promote Think Family, professional curiosity and compassionate persistence throughout clinical practice.
• Work collaboratively with the wider safeguarding team and relevant multi-agency partners.
• Contribute to safeguarding data and intelligence provided to clinical divisions to inform clinical practice and management decision-making.
• Contribute to Safeguarding Adult Reviews, Multi-Agency Reviews, serious incidents and Domestic Homicide Reviews, including the preparation of chronologies where required.
• Act as a professional role model and support the development of less experienced and newly appointed staff.
• Contribute to safeguarding education, learning, service development and improvement activity.
• Support effective partnership working and information sharing to protect adults at risk and improve safeguarding outcomes.

What we are looking for

We are looking for an experienced registered professional with a genuine interest in safeguarding adults, strong communication skills and the confidence to support colleagues with complex and sensitive situations.

The successful candidate should demonstrate sound knowledge of adult safeguarding principles, Mental Capacity and multi-agency working, alongside the ability to prioritise competing demands and work effectively both independently and as part of the wider safeguarding team.

Most importantly, we are looking for someone who is approachable, professionally curious, person-centred and passionate about improving outcomes for adults at risk of abuse or neglect.

For further information - please contact Sarah Cowley Head of Safeguarding and Vulnerable People [email protected] or Christine Neale Adult Safeguarding Practitioner - [email protected]

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• United Kingdom recognised Degree in a healthcare profession
• Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of professional portfolio and registration revalidation

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience (through placement or employment) of working in an acute clinical environment

Desirable

• Previous training in MCA and DoLS (over and above mandatory training)
• Previous experience of safeguarding