Associate Named Nurse for Safeguarding Adults
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Dudley, DY1 2HQView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
8 October 2026
10 days leftJob description
We are seeking an experienced and motivated nurse, midwife or AHP who has a sound knowledge of the safeguarding adult agenda. You will be well support...
The Associate Nurse for Safeguarding will work closely with the Lead Nurse for Safeguarding and Safeguarding Team members to:
- Ensure that The Trust meets its statutory obligation to safeguard and promote the welfare of all adults who access services from any hospital site within the Trust.
- Actively participate in all Safeguarding Training delivery for Safeguarding Adults training and PREVENT / WRAP, across all levels to all Trust staff, including provision of bespoke training and supporting the Safeguarding Team with safeguarding training development and review
- Support the Safeguarding Team in the development and delivery of quality assurance processes, audits and report writing in accordance with The Safeguarding Adult agenda.
- Support the Safeguarding Team in all aspects of the multi-agency Safeguarding Adult Agenda, as deemed appropriate. This may include deputising within forums and meetings as deemed appropriate.
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current/active NMC registration
- Educated to 1st Degree level or equivalent
- Teaching and assessing qualification or relevant experience
Desirable: - Leadership qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound knowledge of safeguarding guidelines, legislation, policy and practice
- Good understanding and knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Sound knowledge of the domestic abuse agenda
- Good understanding of trauma informed practice and Think Family agenda
Desirable: - Safeguarding Supervision Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing adult safeguarding issues and providing advice to staff and other agencies
- Experience of working with complex adult safeguarding cases, making referrals and analysing risk
- Experience of working with complex families and challenging situations including issues such as self-neglect
- Experience of undertaking audit and benchmarking and developing and undertaking actions to improve practice
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
24 September 2026
Last checked
28 September 2026
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