Named Nurse Adult Safeguarding
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Oswestry, SY10 7AGView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
24 September 2026
14 days leftJob description
The post supports the delivery of adult safeguarding within a clinical governance framework, promoting safeguarding as a core responsibility across th...
Provide visible clinical leadership and specialist safeguarding advice across the Trust. Lead and support delivery of statutory safeguarding responsibilities, including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, DoLS/LPS and CQC requirements. Act as Trust lead for adult safeguarding, Prevent, domestic abuse, learning disability/autism, mental health and MCA/DoLS. Support staff managing complex safeguarding cases through advice, supervision, case reviews, safeguarding enquiries and multi-agency meetings. Work collaboratively with internal services and external partners to improve safeguarding outcomes. Lead safeguarding audits, assurance reporting, action plans, annual reports and risk management processes. Support organisational learning from safeguarding incidents, reviews and investigations. Contribute to the delivery of safeguarding training, supervision and awareness programmes. Line manage and support Adult Safeguarding Practitioners. Promote the principles of Making Safeguarding Personal, ensuring the voice of patients, families and carers is heard and reflected in decision-making.
The Named Nurse/Allied Health Professional for Adult Safeguarding will support the operational delivery of adult safeguarding across the Trust, ensuring safeguarding is embedded within clinical governance arrangements and recognised as everyones responsibility. The post holder will be a senior member of the Trusts integrated safeguarding team and will provide specialist leadership, advice and support to staff across the organisation. They will work closely with the Chief Nurse/Executive Lead for Safeguarding, Deputy Chief Nurse, Named Nurse/AHP for Safeguarding Children, Named Consultants for Safeguarding and Adult Safeguarding Practitioners to support the development and delivery of safeguarding priorities. Main responsibilities will include:
- Providing visible clinical leadership and expert advice in relation to adult safeguarding, including complex safeguarding cases.
- Supporting the Trust to meet its statutory safeguarding duties under relevant legislation, including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards/Liberty Protection Safeguards and CQC requirements.
- Acting as a lead for key areas including adult safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act, DoLS/LPS, Prevent, domestic abuse, learning disability and/or autism, and mental health.
- Supporting staff to identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns, including through advice, supervision, case discussion and escalation where required.
- Working with clinical teams to ensure reasonable adjustments are made for patients with a learning disability and/or autism.
- Providing expert advice on Mental Capacity Act assessments, best interest decision making and DoLS/LPS applications.
- Supporting the management of complex safeguarding cases, including attendance at strategy meetings, case conferences and multi-agency professional meetings.
- Leading and contributing to Domestic Homicide Reviews, Safeguarding Adult Reviews, LeDeR reviews and other relevant review processes, ensuring learning is shared and embedded across the Trust.
- Working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners, including local authorities, police, mental health services, learning disability services, the Integrated Care Board and safeguarding partnerships.
- Contributing to the development and review of safeguarding policies, procedures, strategies and assurance frameworks.
- Monitoring safeguarding activity, themes, trends and compliance through dashboards, audits, reports, action plans and risk registers.
- Supporting the delivery of safeguarding training, supervision and awareness, working with Adult Safeguarding Practitioners and the Learning and Development Team.
- Line managing and supporting Adult Safeguarding Practitioners.
- Providing assurance through internal reporting routes, including safeguarding meetings, workplans, annual reports and audit outcomes.
- Promoting Making Safeguarding Personal, ensuring the voice of patients, families and carers is represented and that safeguarding practice remains person-centred.
- Maintaining professional confidentiality and accurate records in line with professional standards and Trust policies.
The post holder will be expected to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and respond to complex and sensitive safeguarding matters. They will also be required to provide professional challenge where needed, escalate risks appropriately and support continuous improvement in safeguarding practice across the Trust. This list is not exhaustive and may be reviewed in line with the evolving safeguarding agenda and the needs of the Trust.
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH)is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.
In the National Staff Survey, 69% of our staff would recommend the Trust as a place to work and 91% would recommend the hospital to a friend or relative for treatment.
Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities.
RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.
Qualifications
Essential: - Possession of a relevant degree or demonstrate equivalent in experience and knowledge.
Desirable
- Best Interest assessor qualification (DoLs).
- Up to date with Level 4 Multiagency Safeguarding Adult Training (as per roles and competencies for Health Care Staff Intercollegiate document 2018).
Experience
Essential: - oCurrently practicing in a safeguarding role or previous experience as a safeguarding practitioner with a minimum of 3 years' experience.
Qualifications
Essential: - Registered NMC registered Nurse (adults) /RMN/LD Community Public Health Practitioner or Registered HCPC AHP.
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First seen
10 September 2026
Last checked
10 September 2026
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