Job summary
We're
looking for an experienced, motivated, enthusiastic Head of Safeguarding with
an in-depth knowledge of safeguarding adults and children, who has advanced
analytical skills, and will provide professional leadership and promote good
safeguarding practice across Devon Partnership NHS Trust. The post holder will
have experienced working within a health or social organisation and will hold a
relevant professional registration.
The post-holder
will be a senior and integral part of our established safeguarding service
reporting into the Deputy Director for Safeguarding and Public Protection and
working closely with the Chief Nurse to deliver our statutory safeguarding
requirements.
The
safeguarding service is an exceptional service to work for. We are a team
providing specialist advice and operational support to staff across Devon
Partnership Trust. We represent the Trust and collaborate with all aspects of
adult/children board/partnerships and integrated care boards across Devon and
Torbay where we provide clinical services.
Main duties of the job
This post is supporting the Deputy Director; Safeguarding & Public Protection to lead the Safeguarding Service (adults and children) within Devon Partnership Trust.
The post holder will play a key role in the delivery of the corporate governance agenda; working closely with Directorate Management Teams, which are responsible for the planning, management, and delivery of operational services.
The post holder has management responsibility in the Safeguarding Service ensuring :
- clinicians access expert advice relating to safeguarding adults and children
- monitoring service quality and controls assurance,
- meeting financial targets
- compliance with all statutory regulations relevant to the Safeguarding Service
- overseeing corporate and service compliance with CQC and Ofsted standards relating to Safeguarding.
This will be achieved through the management of the Clinical Specialists; Safeguarding and holding to account and working in collaboration across directorates and with other service providers in the public, voluntary and private sectors.
The post holder will support the directorates in the following areas:
- to have comprehensive and robust arrangements in place for safeguarding
- to have oversight of appropriate monitoring of standards and practice in safeguarding
- to ensure effective engagement in and implementation of integrated working initiatives for safeguarding adults and children.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You
will be responsible for operational management of the safeguarding service and
provide strong leadership for staff which promotes an environment of creativity,
innovation, and compassion.
You
must have excellent communication and presentation skills and be able to
produce comprehensive and good standard quality assurance reports.
You
will be required to attend and deputise for the Deputy Director; Safeguarding
& Public Protection at meetings across Devon Health and represent the trust
at multi-agency, integrated care board and safeguarding board/partnership
meetings.
You
will lead development and have oversight of areas of work delivered by the
safeguarding service. This could include training, supervision, audit, PREVENT,
health input into multi-agency safeguarding hubs, domestic abuse, modern
slavery, safeguarding adult reviews or children safeguarding practice reviews.
You will have a key role to play in ensuring learning and recommendations from
safeguarding adults reviews, child practice reviews and domestic homicide
reviews are implemented in a timely way within the Trust.
You
will provide expert safeguarding advise on safeguarding related matters, with
an excellent knowledge of national safeguarding related legislation, guidance,
and practice.
You
will be required to support staff with complex case management and escalation
working towards improved partnership working and quality assurance.
You
will be required to work collaboratively with colleagues from all clinical
directorates within Devon Partnership Trust as well as partner agencies to
facilitate the operationalisation of safeguarding strategies.
A detailed job description is attached
Job description
Job responsibilities
You
will be responsible for operational management of the safeguarding service and
provide strong leadership for staff which promotes an environment of creativity,
innovation, and compassion.
You
must have excellent communication and presentation skills and be able to
produce comprehensive and good standard quality assurance reports.
You
will be required to attend and deputise for the Deputy Director; Safeguarding
& Public Protection at meetings across Devon Health and represent the trust
at multi-agency, integrated care board and safeguarding board/partnership
meetings.
You
will lead development and have oversight of areas of work delivered by the
safeguarding service. This could include training, supervision, audit, PREVENT,
health input into multi-agency safeguarding hubs, domestic abuse, modern
slavery, safeguarding adult reviews or children safeguarding practice reviews.
You will have a key role to play in ensuring learning and recommendations from
safeguarding adults reviews, child practice reviews and domestic homicide
reviews are implemented in a timely way within the Trust.
You
will provide expert safeguarding advise on safeguarding related matters, with
an excellent knowledge of national safeguarding related legislation, guidance,
and practice.
You
will be required to support staff with complex case management and escalation
working towards improved partnership working and quality assurance.
You
will be required to work collaboratively with colleagues from all clinical
directorates within Devon Partnership Trust as well as partner agencies to
facilitate the operationalisation of safeguarding strategies.
A detailed job description is attached
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The post holder must be a registered clinician - Nurse/Social Worker/Therapist or Psychologist with extensive experience working within safeguarding roles and a robust understanding of mental health legislation alongside safeguarding legislation (eg Children Acts, Care Act, Mental Capacity Act)
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working within safeguarding roles
- Extensive experience working with individuals living with mental illness and or learning disability
Desirable
- Experience of working within a large diverse NHS Trust which includes both city based and rural teams
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The post holder must be a registered clinician - Nurse/Social Worker/Therapist or Psychologist with extensive experience working within safeguarding roles and a robust understanding of mental health legislation alongside safeguarding legislation (eg Children Acts, Care Act, Mental Capacity Act)
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working within safeguarding roles
- Extensive experience working with individuals living with mental illness and or learning disability
Desirable
- Experience of working within a large diverse NHS Trust which includes both city based and rural teams
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).
