Job summary
**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes currentEast Cheshire NHS Trust employees,both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.**
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a one day a week, 7.5 hours secondment into the safeguarding team. The secondment is for 12 months. This post would ideally suit a registered nurse or an allied health professional who has in depth knowledge and experience of working with adults at risk.
The Safeguarding team is an Integrated Safeguarding team including Midwifery, Children, Adults and Domestic Abuse. This supports the Think Family approach, securing better outcomes for adults, children and families by coordinating the support and delivery of services both at East Cheshire Trust and with the wider agencies.
The successful applicant will provide professional support to the Named Nurse for Safeguarding Adults.
Hours per week: 7.50
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will demonstrate a high level of expertise in relation to the safeguarding of adults and provide supervision, specialist advice, education and support to health care professionals who are working with adults who are at risk of/ experiencing abuse or who have care and support needs.
The post holder will work closely with all levels of staff within the organisation and be a point of contact in relation to the safeguarding of adults. The post holder will work closely with personnel from partner agencies.
The post holder will be responsible for contributing to the on-going development of clinical practice, including supporting the named nurse in the development of policies, protocols and guidelines and contribute to service development in collaboration with multi-disciplinary colleagues.
The post holder will actively participate in clinical audits.
The post holder will work with the named nurse to devise, plan, implement and deliver programmes of training in relation to safeguarding adults.
About us
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- In-depth knowledge of recent NHS legislation and recommendations for Safeguarding Adults.
- Detailed awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in Adult Safeguarding
Qualifications
Essential
- Part 1 of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register or Current registration with a nationally recognised professional body relevant to the professional qualification held
- Post registration experience.
Desirable
- Masters level qualification or equivalent short courses and/or experience.
- Teaching qualification or significant experience.
Experience
Essential
- Excellent communication skills: working with staff, patients and carers and multi agency partners
- Complete presentations and written reports
- Have understanding and the ability to interpret, research and facilitate staff to implement evidence-based practice
- Knowledge, understanding and the ability to interpret and implement local and national policy direction relevant to practice
- Proven experience of clinical audit, skill and knowledge required to facilitate staff to undertake clinical audit
- Empowering staff to manage and support change
- Demonstrable effective clinical leadership with knowledge, understanding and application of leadership theories
- Relevant clinical expertise to support and facilitate clinical development and innovation
- Evidence of sound information technology skills
- Awareness of information governance processes
- Demonstrate experience of co-working in complex and challenging environments
- Experience of assessing needs, managing risks and reporting and escalating concerns
- Experience in the development of professional roles
- Successfully managed projects that demonstrate ability to communicate and implement change
- Demonstrable and proven understanding and experience of the clinical and corporate governance agenda
- Knowledge and experience of facilitation of reflective practice for staff and personal reflective practice
- Able to work as part of a team
- Experience in meeting workload priorities within given timescales
- Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources
- Commitment to continuous personal and professional development for self and others.
Specific Job Requirements
Essential
- Proven ability to challenge current practices and freedom to make change in light of evidence-based recommendations
- Excellent communication, influencing and negotiating skills
- Demonstrable ability and experience in motivating and empowering others and in leading practice development
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- In-depth knowledge of recent NHS legislation and recommendations for Safeguarding Adults.
- Detailed awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in Adult Safeguarding
Qualifications
Essential
- Part 1 of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register or Current registration with a nationally recognised professional body relevant to the professional qualification held
- Post registration experience.
Desirable
- Masters level qualification or equivalent short courses and/or experience.
- Teaching qualification or significant experience.
Experience
Essential
- Excellent communication skills: working with staff, patients and carers and multi agency partners
- Complete presentations and written reports
- Have understanding and the ability to interpret, research and facilitate staff to implement evidence-based practice
- Knowledge, understanding and the ability to interpret and implement local and national policy direction relevant to practice
- Proven experience of clinical audit, skill and knowledge required to facilitate staff to undertake clinical audit
- Empowering staff to manage and support change
- Demonstrable effective clinical leadership with knowledge, understanding and application of leadership theories
- Relevant clinical expertise to support and facilitate clinical development and innovation
- Evidence of sound information technology skills
- Awareness of information governance processes
- Demonstrate experience of co-working in complex and challenging environments
- Experience of assessing needs, managing risks and reporting and escalating concerns
- Experience in the development of professional roles
- Successfully managed projects that demonstrate ability to communicate and implement change
- Demonstrable and proven understanding and experience of the clinical and corporate governance agenda
- Knowledge and experience of facilitation of reflective practice for staff and personal reflective practice
- Able to work as part of a team
- Experience in meeting workload priorities within given timescales
- Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources
- Commitment to continuous personal and professional development for self and others.
Specific Job Requirements
Essential
- Proven ability to challenge current practices and freedom to make change in light of evidence-based recommendations
- Excellent communication, influencing and negotiating skills
- Demonstrable ability and experience in motivating and empowering others and in leading practice development
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
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.
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.
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).
