Job summary
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust (DGT) has an new exciting opportunity to join their Safeguarding hub as part of the adult safeguarding team . We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated person to support the existing safeguarding team. They will need to be able to deputise in the absence of the safeguarding lead and promote the Mental Capacity Act agenda, acting as a subject expert in this field. They would be able to provide expert advice for staff to ensure that the patients are safeguarded and ensure the Mental Capacity Act is effectively followed for those who lack capacity to consent to confinement or arrangements which deprive them of their liberty whilst in hospital.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a registered professional with highly developed experience and knowledge of the safeguarding process and experience in safeguarding investigations and the Mental Capacity Act.(MCA)
They will lead on all aspects of MCA ensuring that the Trust is up to date with current legislation. They will also be required to deputise for the Safeguarding Adults Lead when necessary.
The role of Safeguarding Adults and Mental Capacity Act lead will cover all Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust sites, working closely with the other members of the safeguarding team, Learning Disability Nurse and community partners.
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities:
Maintain effective policies, procedures and systems for safeguarding vulnerable adults including the MCA and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) and PREVENT in accordance with the Department of Health and good practice guidance.
Work with multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams and provide information to assist them in exercising their duties and responsibilities in all aspects of the safeguarding agenda and MCA
Maintain good levels of interagency communication and foster partnership working with statutory and voluntary organisations.
Support a culture of reporting by ensuring that staff can access advice and support readily at the point of need.
Develop a robust system to ensure that there is compliance with the multi-agency policy and relevant clinical knowledge to health care professions on all safeguarding vulnerable adult matters, MCA and DoLs
Take an active role in the Trusts Safeguarding Committee
Attend and act upon all external Safeguarding Adults and MCA Meetings as appropriate
Ensure a culture of reporting is embedded within the organisation to protect vulnerable adults.
Support and advise other professionals.
Prepare and present regular performance reports for the Patient Safety Committee, the Trust Adult Safeguarding Committee and the Trust Board
Please see attached job description for more information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities:
Maintain effective policies, procedures and systems for safeguarding vulnerable adults including the MCA and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) and PREVENT in accordance with the Department of Health and good practice guidance.
Work with multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams and provide information to assist them in exercising their duties and responsibilities in all aspects of the safeguarding agenda and MCA
Maintain good levels of interagency communication and foster partnership working with statutory and voluntary organisations.
Support a culture of reporting by ensuring that staff can access advice and support readily at the point of need.
Develop a robust system to ensure that there is compliance with the multi-agency policy and relevant clinical knowledge to health care professions on all safeguarding vulnerable adult matters, MCA and DoLs
Take an active role in the Trusts Safeguarding Committee
Attend and act upon all external Safeguarding Adults and MCA Meetings as appropriate
Ensure a culture of reporting is embedded within the organisation to protect vulnerable adults.
Support and advise other professionals.
Prepare and present regular performance reports for the Patient Safety Committee, the Trust Adult Safeguarding Committee and the Trust Board
Please see attached job description for more information.
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- Professional qualification/Registered Nurse Level 1
- First degree in Nursing or health related subject or equivalent.
- Teaching and facilitators course
Desirable
- Masters degree in nursing or equivalent
- Working towards NVQ Management Level 4 or Leadership Qualification
- Recognised teaching qualification.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Evidence of excellent managerial, leadership and organisational skills
- Evidence of safeguarding adults experience including undertaking investigations and reporting their findings
- Evidence of ability to motivate and develop all Clinical teams and Allied Health Care Professionals throughout the Trust
- Evidence of ability to work across professional teams and organisational boundaries
- Evidence of ability to develop and monitor action plans to improve practice
- Able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks and deliver to agreed deadlines
- Evidence of excellent understanding of national, regional and local safeguarding guidance.
- Experience of translating national policy into local practice.
- Evidence of supervision skills
- A sound understanding of national nursing and patient agendas.
- An understanding of governance and assurance systems and the application to practice.
- Evidence of an understanding and application of the Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and Liberty Protection Safeguards and Prevent agenda
- Up to date and evidenced based knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Excellent professional and leadership skills
- Excellent communication skill both written and verbal
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Proven track record of being able to break bad news and managing difficult situations sensitively
- Evidence of ability to co-ordinate and motivate the multidisciplinary and multi-agency team
- Evidence of experience in co-ordinating and chairing meetings and recording and preparing accurate notes
- IT Literate
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to work under pressure
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience at senior nurse / practitioner level (band 7 or above).
- Extensive experience at working within a multi-professional enviroment.
- Extensive experince of working within the safeguarding/MCA agenda at a senior level
- Experience of conflict resolution
- Proven ability to facilitate clinical supervision and reflective practice (as supervisor and supervisee)
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to move and handle patients and inanimate loads using appropriate equipment in accordance with Trust Policy
- Able to stand and sit for long periods of time and able to undertake nursing duties
- Proven ability to concentrate and maintain high degree of accuracy
- Proven ability to emotionally support other staff
- Proven ability to cope with distressing situations and challenging behaviours
- Evidence of being able to respond to emergencies
- Willingness to work flexibly across sites in order to meet the needs of the Trust
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- Professional qualification/Registered Nurse Level 1
- First degree in Nursing or health related subject or equivalent.
- Teaching and facilitators course
Desirable
- Masters degree in nursing or equivalent
- Working towards NVQ Management Level 4 or Leadership Qualification
- Recognised teaching qualification.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Evidence of excellent managerial, leadership and organisational skills
- Evidence of safeguarding adults experience including undertaking investigations and reporting their findings
- Evidence of ability to motivate and develop all Clinical teams and Allied Health Care Professionals throughout the Trust
- Evidence of ability to work across professional teams and organisational boundaries
- Evidence of ability to develop and monitor action plans to improve practice
- Able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks and deliver to agreed deadlines
- Evidence of excellent understanding of national, regional and local safeguarding guidance.
- Experience of translating national policy into local practice.
- Evidence of supervision skills
- A sound understanding of national nursing and patient agendas.
- An understanding of governance and assurance systems and the application to practice.
- Evidence of an understanding and application of the Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and Liberty Protection Safeguards and Prevent agenda
- Up to date and evidenced based knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Excellent professional and leadership skills
- Excellent communication skill both written and verbal
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Proven track record of being able to break bad news and managing difficult situations sensitively
- Evidence of ability to co-ordinate and motivate the multidisciplinary and multi-agency team
- Evidence of experience in co-ordinating and chairing meetings and recording and preparing accurate notes
- IT Literate
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to work under pressure
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience at senior nurse / practitioner level (band 7 or above).
- Extensive experience at working within a multi-professional enviroment.
- Extensive experince of working within the safeguarding/MCA agenda at a senior level
- Experience of conflict resolution
- Proven ability to facilitate clinical supervision and reflective practice (as supervisor and supervisee)
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to move and handle patients and inanimate loads using appropriate equipment in accordance with Trust Policy
- Able to stand and sit for long periods of time and able to undertake nursing duties
- Proven ability to concentrate and maintain high degree of accuracy
- Proven ability to emotionally support other staff
- Proven ability to cope with distressing situations and challenging behaviours
- Evidence of being able to respond to emergencies
- Willingness to work flexibly across sites in order to meet the needs of the Trust
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).
