Job summary

Specialist Safeguarding Nurse / Practitioner (Adults)

Band 7

37.5 hours

Temporary (6 months)

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Stockport NHS Foundation Trust for a Specialist Safeguarding Nurse / Practitioner (Adults).

Working within the Safeguarding Team and reporting to the Named Professional for Adult Safeguarding, the post holder will support the Trust in meeting its statutory safeguarding responsibilities, with a primary focus on safeguarding adults.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to develop specialist safeguarding expertise and provide advice, support, supervision and training to staff across the organisation. The role involves close partnership working with health, social care and other agencies to safeguard adults at risk and promote a Think Family approach to practice.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

• Provide specialist safeguarding advice, support and guidance to staff.
• Support the operational delivery and development of the Trust's safeguarding responsibilities.
• Provide expert advice regarding safeguarding adults, the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
• Deliver safeguarding training and contribute to supervision and learning activities.
• Participate in safeguarding enquiries, strategy meetings, safeguarding adult reviews and other multi-agency forums.
• Support staff in managing complex safeguarding concerns and promoting best practice.
• Assist with audits, quality improvement initiatives, investigations and assurance processes.
• Prepare reports for safeguarding procedures, legal processes and regulatory requirements.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to promote effective safeguarding across the organisation.
• Deputise for the Named Professional for Adult Safeguarding as required.

Knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards is essential. Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and wider safeguarding legislation is desirable. Applicants should have significant experience of safeguarding adults and working within a multi-agency environment.

About us

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

o NHS pension scheme membership

o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further

o NHS Staff discounts

o Cycle to work scheme

oSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt

o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice