Role Summary
Head of Safeguarding and MCA 8B
We're looking for an experienced, motivated, enthusiastic Head of Safeguarding to undertake a fixed term contract for 6 months or a secondment will be considered.
This person should have an in-depth knowledge of safeguarding adults and children, 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.
You will be responsible for operational management of the safeguarding service and provide strong leadership for staff which promotes an environment of creativity, innovation, and compassion. You must have excellent communication and presentation skills and be able to produce comprehensive and good standard quality assurance reports.
You will 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.
The safeguarding service is an exceptional service to work for. We are a 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 where we provide clinical services.
Main duties
The post holder has a key role in the delivery of the safeguarding and MCA statutory and regularity responsibilities and provide management responsibility in the Safeguarding Service.
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, modern slavery, safeguarding adult reviews or children safeguarding practice reviews. You will have a central role to play in ensuring learning and recommendations from safeguarding adult reviews, child practice reviews and domestic homicide reviews are implemented in a timely way within the Trust.
You will provide expert safeguarding advice on safeguarding related matters with an excellent knowledge of national safeguarding related legislation, guidance and practice.
You will be required to support staff with complex case management and escalation working towards improved partnership working and quality assurance.
You will be required to work collaboratively with colleagues from all clinical directorates within the Royal Devon as well as partner agencies to facilitate the operationalisation of safeguarding strategies.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week over 5 days
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Anna Brimacombe, Associate Director of Safeguarding, on anna.brimacombe@nhs.net Telephone discussion can be arranged.
This is a fixed term contract for 6 months. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.
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.
