Safeguarding Quality & Assurance Officer
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Coventry, CV2 2DXView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
22 October 2026
3 days leftJob description
The post holder will provide comprehensive support and facilitation to the Safeguarding Team and the wider trust on all aspects of safeguarding. This ...
- Support safeguarding activity through the collection, collation and presentation of data from a variety of source
- Support the provision of assurances that actions from internal and external audits are progressing to inform the Trust committees.
- Work effectively with colleagues, internally and externally to the organisation, to ensure the dissemination of information which is of a highly sensitive and restrictive nature, pertaining to vulnerable adults, children, young people and their families.
- Participate in safeguarding audits under the supervision of the Named Nurse for Safeguarding as per audit plan and monitor progress with subsequent action plans.
- Maintain high data quality standards by ensuring that the data entered onto Trust systems is accurate, complete and up to date.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Qualifications
Essential: - oMust possess GCSE A-C English and Maths oNVQ Level 3 in Business administration
Desirable: - oICT Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Must have recent office experience
- Recent experience of safeguarding processes
- Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
- Knowledge of Trust IT systems
- Experience of working with data bases
- Experience of Multi Agency working
- Previous experience of producing written documents / reports
- Previous experience of undertaking audits
Desirable: - oPrevious NHS / healthcare role
Knowledge
Essential: - oA broad understanding of safeguarding adults and children
Desirable: - oUnderstanding of the Safeguarding Boards oAwareness of current safeguarding issues
Skills
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable
- Conscientious, with good attention to detail
- Team player
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills (written and verbal)
- Capable of dealing with sensitive and distressing situations
- Well organised, ability to prioritise work, time manage multiple projects effectively and meet deadlines
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Willingness to learn and develop
- Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality in all aspects of work and the handling of sensitive information
- Must be able to take minutes of meetings
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below)
- Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
How to apply
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First seen
8 October 2026
Last checked
8 October 2026
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