Role Summary
We are looking for an experienced, motivated, enthusiastic Head of Safeguarding with an in-depth knowledge of safeguarding adults and children and MCA, who has advanced analytical skills and will provide professional leadership and promote excellent safeguarding practice across Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust ("Royal Devon"). The post holder will have experience working within a Health or Social Care organisation and will hold relevant professional qualifications and registration.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
The post-holder will be a senior and integral part of our established safeguarding and MCA service reporting to the Associate Director of Safeguarding and working closely with the Directors of Nursing and Chief Nurse Executive Lead to deliver our statutory safeguarding requirements.
This is an exciting time to join our award-winning team, we are looking for someone proactive and forward thinking to support the transformation of services amidst a time of change in the NHS, this successful and innovative team has an amazing track record.
You will be responsible for operational management of the safeguarding service and provide strong leadership for all staff promoting creativity, innovation and compassion. You must have excellent communication and presentation skills and be able to produce comprehensive quality assurance reports. You will also be required to attend and deputise for the Associate Director of Safeguarding at meetings across Devon and represent the trust at multi-agency, integrated care board and safeguarding board/partnership meetings.
We are the team providing specialist advice and operational support to staff across the Royal Devon in the Acute, Community and Specialist Services. We represent the Trust and collaborate with all aspects of adult/children board/partnerships and Integrated care boards across Devon.
This role is key in the delivery of the safeguarding and MCA statutory and regularity responsibilities alongside leadership and management responsibilities. You will provide expert advice on safeguarding and MCA related matters with an in-depth knowledge of national safeguarding related legislation, guidance and practice.
You will lead development and have oversight of areas of work delivered by the safeguarding service. This could include training, supervision, audit, PREVENT, health input into multi-agency safeguarding hubs, domestic abuse and sexual violence, modern slavery, safeguarding adult reviews or child safeguarding practice reviews. Ensuring learning and recommendations from safeguarding adult reviews, child safeguarding practice reviews, rapid reviews and domestic abuse related death reviews are implemented in a timely way within the Trust.
You will be required to support staff with complex case management and escalation, working towards improved partnership working, quality assurance and collaboration with colleagues from all care groups within the Royal Devon as well as partner agencies to facilitate the operationalisation of safeguarding strategies.
Please note, applications are welcome from those with Nursing and Midwifery, Allied Health Professional and Social Worker registrations.
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 08.30 to 16.30 (flexible working may be considered)
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Louise Barraclough, Associate Director of Safeguarding on 07887 723092 or louise.barraclough@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
