Safeguarding Practitioner

4 weeks ago


Reading, United Kingdom Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Safeguarding team to cover Maternity Leave for a safeguarding practitioner this role would be suitable for a registered nurse or allied health care professional .

The applicant will need to be highly motivated and enthusiastic and have some experience in safeguarding.

We are looking for a dynamic forward-thinking, well organised individual with excellent communication skills .

You will need to have the ability to work autonomously, under pressure and to deadlines . You will need IT skills to communicate and deliver teaching.

Main duties of the job

To work closely with the Trust Safeguarding Team in supporting all activities necessary to ensure that the Trust meets its statutory responsibilities in safeguarding adults at risk of abuse and neglect.

To act as a role model for Trust staff in the area of safeguarding

To participate in the operational work of the Trust Safeguarding Team, this may include giving advice to Trust staff, participating in safeguarding strategy meetings, participating in safeguarding enquiries and the education of Trust staff and to support Mental Health Liaison Nurse.

To work within a multi-professional / agency arena, liaising with all relevant agencies to protect and promote the welfare of children and adults at risk of abuse and neglect.

About us

The team works through influencing others, so it is essential to be able to communicate effectively with other professionals from multiple a commitment to the protection and safeguarding of adults at risk and the implementation of the Mental Capacity Act and Human Rights Act, you will have an understanding of the interface between the Mental Capacity Act and the Mental Health Act.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will undertake audits and notes reviews as well as review adult safeguarding concerns and identifying key themes and trends in support of the governance processes.

The team also takes responsibility for overseeing the implementation of the Safeguarding Adults policy, including education and training. The team also provides support and guidance relating to the Mental Capacity Act (2005) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (2009).You will provide education, training and advice to clinicians on complex cases in the ward setting.

Person Specification

Registered Nurse or Allied Health Practitioner

Essential

registered with NMC or HPC

Experience and knowledge of Safeguarding

Essential

able to demonstrate knowledge of safeguarding including polices and procedures experience of teaching ability of working in a team and autonomously Registered Practitioner ability to challenge poor practice

Desirable

Knowledge of mental capacity Act and Dols practical experience of undertaking audits practical experience of Adult safeguarding practical experience of multi professional working

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