Safeguarding Adult Practitioner

Safeguarding Advice & Support

Training, Education & Workforce Development

Policy, Quality & Governance

Safeguarding Activity

Partnership & Multi-Agency Collaboration

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This job description provides an outline of the role and its responsibilities. Duties may evolve over time in response to the changing needs of CHS services and the professional development of the post holder.

Please see the attached JD/ supporting document for further information.

1. General skills

1.1 Works to the standards of proficiency set by relevant professional and regulatory bodies (NMC).

1.2Provide safeguarding advice and guidance to staff, using evidenced based practice. Recognising where a referral is required, or escalation to others is appropriate.

1.3 Ensuring that decision making is clearly and accurately reflected within the electronic patient records.

1.4 Participating in the completion of audits, and health research.

1.5 Flexible and agile working across both acute and community sites, delivering support/advice to all services that require.

1.6 Liaise with internal and external agencies to support improved health/social outcomes.

1.7 Work as part of the Integrated Safeguarding Team, contributing to the development, implementation, and delivery of the Safeguarding Strategy in collaboration with colleagues across the wider safeguarding team.

1.8 Work as part of the Integrated Safeguarding Team, contributing to the development of Policies and Procedures, and Standards of Practice.

1.9 Approaches every individual with care, compassion and sensitivity, ensuring these values are evident across all aspects of practice.

2. Leadership

2.1 Act as a positive role model, demonstrating professional behaviour and upholding Trust values.

2.2 Demonstrates equality, diversity and openness, building and sustaining effective working relationships.

2.3 Manages self and aligned activities on a daytoday basis within a dynamic and unpredictable environment.

2.4 Delegates effectively and organises and prioritises workload to ensure safe and timely service delivery, including the management of referrals, utilising agreed local support mechanisms (e.g. manager).

2.5 Clearly articulates expected clinical standards, monitors performance against these standards, identifies shortfalls and takes prompt action to address them.

2.6 Takes responsibility for their own health and safety and that of others within the working environment, always ensuring safe and compliant practice.

3. Learning and Development

3.1 Actively undertake all training required to maintain and enhance professional proficiency, responding to changes in service delivery, emerging evidence, and new techniques, ensuring competence in accordance with professional body standards.

3.2 Regularly reflects on and evaluates own practice, identifying development needs and setting meaningful objectives through the appraisal process and clinical supervision.

3.3 Contributes to research, audit, or other service development activities relevant to the clinical area, supporting the generation and application of evidencebased practice.

3.4 Assist with the training delivery, supporting the learning and development of others, including students, preceptees and colleagues, promoting a positive learning culture.

4. Partnership and Team Working

4.1 Actively develops and maintains effective working relationships within the Trust and with external agencies and partner organisations.

4.2 Identifies and fosters opportunities for collaborative working, initiating and sustaining partnerships that enhance and improve service delivery.

4.3 Contributes effectively to multidisciplinary team working, maintaining clear communication with external care providers, voluntary organisations and other agencies, acting as a credible and knowledgeable point of contact.

5 Professional Responsibilities

5.1 Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct to uphold public confidence, in accordance with NMC and Code of Conduct, and the CHS Trust Values.

Croydon Health Services (CHS) delivers integrated NHS care across the borough, supporting people at home, in schools, in local health clinics, and within our hospital sites -- Croydon University Hospital (CUH) and Purley War Memorial Hospital.

CUH provides more than 100 specialist services and is home to the borough's only Emergency Department, as well as 24/7 maternity services, including a labour ward, a midwifery-led birth centre, and the Crocus home birthing team.

Purley War Memorial Hospital, located in the south of the borough, offers a range of outpatient services, including diagnostics, physiotherapy, and ophthalmology provided by Moorfields Eye Hospital, alongside an on-site GP practice.

Our dedicated workforce delivers care to people of all ages across Croydon. We are a close-knit, supportive organisation where every one of our 3,600 staff members is valued. We firmly believe that our employees are our greatest asset.

Qualifications

Knowledge and understanding

Experience