Job summary
Professionally accountable to the Head of Safeguarding, the post holder will support the Safeguarding Team to protect adults / young people / children. The post holder will work as part of a dynamic multi-agency integrated team, teaching, supervision, assessing notifications, managing referrals, offering advice to staff in regard to all aspects of safeguarding, including Mental Capacity.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work with a range of key professionals to contribute to the ongoing development and delivery of services designed to protect children and young people and adults from harm and promote their welfare through safeguarding processes.
Demonstrating an understanding of the issues relating to identification, assessment, treatment and management of vulnerable children and adults.
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
UKVI Sponsorship: This role may be available for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). Sponsorship will be determined based on your current situation and on a case-by-case basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Minimum of 18 months post registration experience
- Evidence of involvement in relevant safeguarding activity
- Experience of managing resources
- Experience of working with people with mental health concerns
- Experience of applying the Mental Capacity Act
- Evidence of continued learning
- Experience of auditing
- Knowledge of the legal and statutory legalisation for safeguarding
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Registered Nurse / Midwife / AHP / Social Worker.
- Teaching qualification / or experience of teaching
- Degree in healthcare / social care or working towards
- Evidence of continuing professional evidence based practice.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential
- Evidence of undertaking role working with children, young people and families
- Detailed and thorough knowledge of current safeguarding legislation and guidelines
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit
- Demonstrable understanding of National and Local health strategies
- Proven people management skills
- Proven ability to effectively manage change
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, recognising when recourse to seniors is appropriate
- Good time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure
- Ability to prioritise clinical workload according to need and make decisions 3 accordingly
- Articulate with advanced written and verbal communication skills and ability to write reports suitable for presentation to 3 various audiences
- Sound IT skills (including email and office 3 packages
- Able to teach and ability to lone work
- Able to give Safeguarding supervision
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Minimum of 18 months post registration experience
- Evidence of involvement in relevant safeguarding activity
- Experience of managing resources
- Experience of working with people with mental health concerns
- Experience of applying the Mental Capacity Act
- Evidence of continued learning
- Experience of auditing
- Knowledge of the legal and statutory legalisation for safeguarding
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Registered Nurse / Midwife / AHP / Social Worker.
- Teaching qualification / or experience of teaching
- Degree in healthcare / social care or working towards
- Evidence of continuing professional evidence based practice.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential
- Evidence of undertaking role working with children, young people and families
- Detailed and thorough knowledge of current safeguarding legislation and guidelines
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit
- Demonstrable understanding of National and Local health strategies
- Proven people management skills
- Proven ability to effectively manage change
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, recognising when recourse to seniors is appropriate
- Good time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure
- Ability to prioritise clinical workload according to need and make decisions 3 accordingly
- Articulate with advanced written and verbal communication skills and ability to write reports suitable for presentation to 3 various audiences
- Sound IT skills (including email and office 3 packages
- Able to teach and ability to lone work
- Able to give Safeguarding supervision
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).
