Safeguarding Adult Practitioner

Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

At UHS we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Working for our organisation

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

At UHS we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
As a registrant, you will ideally have experience of recognising and responding to safeguarding concerns, including attending multi-agency meetings where necessary to ensure the best outcomes for patients.

You will have a good understanding of local, regional and national guidance, and legislation and how it applies to the acute trust in relation to safeguarding.

Person specification

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patient First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience
Essential criteria

• Registered Midwife / Nurse on relevant part of the NMC Register or registered Social Worker or Allied Health Professional
• Diploma or degree in midwifery / nursing or UK recognised qualification in social work e.g. BA Social work, CQSW, Diploma in Social Work or an Allied Health Professional qualification registered with the HCPC
• Level 3 safeguarding adults and children
• Understanding of local, regional and national guidance and legislation in relation to safeguarding and how it applies to the acute provider
• Experience of working in the multi agency arena to safeguard children and adults

Desirable criteria

• Experience of Safeguarding children and adults in a variety of settings
• Post qualification experience of leading safeguarding in clinical environments and / or contributing to multi agency safeguarding actions in relation to children and or adults
• Training delivery
• Understanding and experience of escalation where necessary to ensure effective safeguarding of children and adults
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders