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.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

224-PA20261003957

Job locations

The Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital

Gobowen

Oswestry

SY10 7AG

United Kingdom

Job description

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.

Job description 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full NMC Registration (Adult / RMN / LD)
• Relevant degree or demonstration equivalent in experience and knowledge
• Evidence of ongoing professional development (within safeguarding sphere)
• Clinical supervision / mentorship training
• Level 3 Safeguarding Adult Training

Desirable

• Level 4 Safeguarding Adult Training
• Safeguarding relevant qualification

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Minimum 3 years post qualification
• Knowledge of current local and national guidance in relation to Safeguarding Adults
• Knowledge of legal frameworks and legislation in relation to Safeguarding Adults
• Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, Liberty Protection Safeguards, Domestic Abuse Act, Gender Based Abuse and associated health and social care legislation
• Evidence of multi-agency / MDT / collaborative working
• Evidence of current issues affecting Safeguarding Adults, Learning Disabilities and Dementia
• Experience of supporting the development of policy, procedures and processes

Desirable

• Experience of facilitating Safeguarding Supervision with clinical staff
• Experiencing of conducting clinical audit

Skills & Competencies

Essential

• Excellent inter-personal skills including effective conflict resolution skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail
• Excellent presentation skills with confidence to deliver training to wide range of clinical colleagues
• Excellent facilitation, negotiation and leadership skills
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to use initiative and work to competing deadlines
• Ability to navigate IT systems and packages such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint in order to manage databases / spreadsheets
• Ability to analyse and interpret data and situation and offer appropriate advice and guidance

Personal Qualities & Trust Values

Essential

• Ability to act as safeguarding role model, motivating and inspiring others
• Ability to challenge practice in an empathetic and approachable manner
• Demonstrates compassion and respect (and all Trust values) within everyday practice
• Demonstrate safeguarding enthusiasm and passion
• Demonstrates confidence in dealing with highly sensitive, emotive and emotionally challenging information
• Demonstrates copies strategies for self / others / colleagues due to effects of safeguarding work

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full NMC Registration (Adult / RMN / LD) Relevant degree or demonstration equivalent in experience and knowledge Evidence of ongoing professional development (within safeguarding sphere) Clinical supervision / mentorship training Level 3 Safeguarding Adult Training Desirable Level 4 Safeguarding Adult Training Safeguarding relevant qualification Experience & Knowledge Essential Minimum 3 years post qualification Knowledge of current local and national guidance in relation to Safeguarding Adults Knowledge of legal frameworks and legislation in relation to Safeguarding Adults Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, Liberty Protection Safeguards, Domestic Abuse Act, Gender Based Abuse and associated health and social care legislation Evidence of multi-agency / MDT / collaborative working Evidence of current issues affecting Safeguarding Adults, Learning Disabilities and Dementia Experience of supporting the development of policy, procedures and processes Desirable Experience of facilitating Safeguarding Supervision with clinical staff Experiencing of conducting clinical audit Skills & Competencies Essential Excellent inter-personal skills including effective conflict resolution skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail Excellent presentation skills with confidence to deliver training to wide range of clinical colleagues Excellent facilitation, negotiation and leadership skills Excellent organisational skills with ability to prioritise workload Ability to use initiative and work to competing deadlines Ability to navigate IT systems and packages such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint in order to manage databases / spreadsheets Ability to analyse and interpret data and situation and offer appropriate advice and guidance Personal Qualities & Trust Values Essential Ability to act as safeguarding role model, motivating and inspiring others Ability to challenge practice in an empathetic and approachable manner Demonstrates compassion and respect (and all Trust values) within everyday practice Demonstrate safeguarding enthusiasm and passion Demonstrates confidence in dealing with highly sensitive, emotive and emotionally challenging information Demonstrates copies strategies for self / others / colleagues due to effects of safeguarding work

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital

Gobowen

Oswestry

SY10 7AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rjah.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital

Gobowen

Oswestry

SY10 7AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rjah.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)