NHS

Designated Nurse/Professional Safeguarding Adults

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board

Lairdside Technology Park, BirkenheadView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£66,582 to £77,368

Contract

Not specified

Hours

Full time

Closing date

Not specified

In plain English

What this job actually involves

The role leads adult safeguarding across the Cheshire and Merseyside ICB. You will embed safeguarding into planning, services and partnerships. It suits an experienced nurse with strong leadership skills. You will work with boards and other agencies to protect adults.

What you'll need

  • Registered nurse with the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
  • Significant experience in adult safeguarding
  • Proven strategic leadership or management experience
  • Good knowledge of NHS policies and commissioning
  • Ability to work with many partners and agencies

How to boost your chances

  • Update your CV to highlight safeguarding projects you have led
  • Gather evidence of strategic decisions you have made in previous roles
  • Research the ICB’s current safeguarding priorities
  • Prepare clear examples of working with external partners
  • Make sure your NMC registration is current and active

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Job description

Job summary The postholder will provide strategic and professional leadership for safeguarding adults across the Integrated Care Board (ICB), ensuring safeguarding is embedded within strategic planning, clinical leadership, innovation, commissioning, procurement, and service delivery to improve population health and wellbeing across Cheshire and Merseyside. They will proactively contribute to Safeguarding Adult Boards and partnerships, working collaboratively with system partners to strengthen …

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

Adzuna

First seen

23 October 2026

Last checked

25 October 2026

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About the employer

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NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board

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