Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Band 7 Senior Safeguarding Adults Advisor

The closing date is 14 December 2025

Job summary

Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest and forward-thinking Trust, servicing a diverse population across North East London. Our safeguarding agenda include delivery of high standards of statutory requirements in respect of the wider adults agenda including, domestic abuse, and harmful practices remit, in alignment with requirements as identified in the London Multiagency Adults Safeguarding Policy, November 2025, The Care Act 2014, and Domestic Abuse Act, 2021, and any other relevant statutory guidance.

Applications are invited from registered adult nurses, who have a 'live' NMC Registration, with significant experience of safeguarding adults as identified in the Person Specification of the Job Description. Candidates are required to include evidence within the application and provide clear examples of demonstrable experience within the additional supportive information section of the application form.

We are looking for someone who has effective organisational skills, highly developed communication skills, knowledge and understanding of key legislation and guidance underpinning safeguarding adults at risk and has the ability to interact with people from a wide variety of professional backgrounds.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to step into a Named Nurse role in the future. Informal enquiries are actively encouraged by Stephen Hynes at stephen.hynes@nhs.net or call 01708 435000 Ext 5179.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of the Corporate Nursing Safeguarding Team, supporting the Named Safeguarding Professionals to ensure an effective safeguarding service is delivered promoting working across the life course (children, young people and adults services within BHRUT), to ensure that standards are monitored in line with the Trust's statutory requirements in respect of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 and the Care Act 2014.

Under the direction of the Named Nurse, Safeguarding Adults the post holder will work collaboratively with other members of the Trust's Safeguarding Team to safeguard and promote the welfare of all adults, children and young people at risk of abuse and neglect who access the services of the Trust.

In addition, the post holder will be expected to deputise in the absence of the Named Nurse Safeguarding Adults and also provide direct line management to the Safeguarding Adults Advisor.

About us

We're an organisation that is getting better and better and our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we're proud of and our patients are happy with. We're no longer in special measures; we've opened two new theatres at our Elective Surgical Hub in King George Hospital (KGH); and, in recognition of our progress, we've been shortlisted for Trust of the Year at the Health Service Journal Awards.

We operate from two main sites - KGH in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 330,000 people visiting them last year. We're campaigning to secure the £35m we need to transform the A&E at Queen's and get rid of corridor care.

Our patients are benefitting from our Women's Health Hub in Ilford; an Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) at Barking Community Hospital and at St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub.

These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week and are providing an extra 94,000 scans a year.

The majority of our 8,000 staff - who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexibly and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We're proud to be a London Living Wage employer.

We're looking forward to introducing an electronic patient record that will be transformative for our staff and beneficial for our patients.

Details

Date posted

04 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£53,751 to £60,651 a year per annum inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

162-7465-CORP

Job locations

Across sites

Rom Valley Way

Romford

RM7 0AG


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Louise Lucy Glavin, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 Ext. 5936. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Louise Lucy Glavin, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 Ext. 5936. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • First level degree in Nursing or health care related subject or equivalent experience
  • Registered Adult Nurse

Desirable

  • MSc in related subject or a willingness to undertake
Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • First level degree in Nursing or health care related subject or equivalent experience
  • Registered Adult Nurse

Desirable

  • MSc in related subject or a willingness to undertake

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Across sites

Rom Valley Way

Romford

RM7 0AG


Employer's website

https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Across sites

Rom Valley Way

Romford

RM7 0AG


Employer's website

https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Director Safeguarding and Named Midwife

Daniela Capasso

dcapasso@nhs.net

0170843000

Details

Date posted

04 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£53,751 to £60,651 a year per annum inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

162-7465-CORP

Job locations

Across sites

Rom Valley Way

Romford

RM7 0AG


Supporting documents

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