Deputy Head of Safeguarding
Powys Teaching Health Board
Newtown, SY16 1LHView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£58,379 to £65,723
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
17 September 2026
6 days leftJob description
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic safeguarding professional to support the Head of Safeguarding, provide expert safeguarding advice, leadershi...
Develop, implement and evaluate safeguarding strategies, policies and frameworks across the Health Board
Support the Head of Safeguarding to ensure alignment with Welsh Government priorities, legislation dn safeguarding procedures
Provide specialist expert advice to senior clinicians and managers on highly complex and sensitive safeguarding matters
Lead delegated safeguarding portfolios
Promote a culture where safeguarding is embedded within quality, safety and governance frameworks
Work with the Head of Safeguarding to contribute to organisational responses to safeguarding developments
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training.
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registration with NMC
- Extensive experience of working recently within the area of safeguarding adults and children and able to apply working knowledge of legislation
- Leading organisational change in safeguarding practice including learning from reviews
- Evidence of an ability to Resolve conflict/difficult situations
Desirable
- Senior Leadership and Management qualification
- Working knowledge of the processes involved in unexpected death in childhood
- Panel member/chair or reviewer in a CPR/APR/DHR/SUSR
Knowledge
Essential: - Extensive knowledge of legislation relevant to the safeguarding of adults and children
Desirable: - Contributing to the development of policies and guidance documents
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
4 September 2026
Last checked
8 September 2026
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