Job summary
Named Nurse/Named Professional for Safeguarding Adults
Department Safeguarding Team
Band 8A £53,755 - £60,504 Per annum
Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
An exciting opportunity awaits you to join our dynamic and innovative Children and Adults Safeguarding Team. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Nurse/Registered Professional to work closely with the Head of Safeguarding, ensuring the Trust meets its statutory responsibilities.
By leading safeguarding initiatives, you will play a crucial role in promoting a safe and supportive environment for all patients within the Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
If you are passionate about safeguarding and have the skills and experience required, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable adults in Milton Keynes
For further details about the role or informal visits please contact Sarah Sandham Ext: 86716 Mobile: 07977817690/ 01908 995091
If you have been interviewed in the last 3 months please do not apply.
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
Interview w/c 2 June 2025
Main duties of the job
This is a key senior named professional role that holds Trust wide responsibility for leading and coordinating effective arrangements for safeguarding adults including holding the role of Designated Adult Safeguarding Manager.
Leadership: Lead the Milton Keynes Think Family Safeguarding strategy and workplan, promoting the safety and welfare of at risk adults.
Policy Development: Contribute to the development of safeguarding policies, procedures, and guidance.
Case Management: Oversee the management of safeguarding cases, working with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely and effective interventions.
Coordination: Collaborate with external agencies, including adult's services and law enforcement, to provide comprehensive support for vulnerable adults.
Analytical Skills: Assess safeguarding concerns and make informed decisions.
Communication: Advocate for the needs of vulnerable adults.
About us
'At MKUH, nurses and midwives stand out as the most dedicated staff cohort, garnering a commendable rating of 7.45/10 for their engagement.' (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free refreshments
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This highly specialised role will provide advice, guidance, supervision, and professional development in relation to safeguarding throughout the Trust. This role also provides professional leadership to support regulatory and best practice standards in relation to safeguarding. The Safeguarding Adults Lead will be responsible for overseeing safeguarding quality improvements, within the current legislative framework and anticipate new statutory responsibilities.
Please refer to the Job Description for further details.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This highly specialised role will provide advice, guidance, supervision, and professional development in relation to safeguarding throughout the Trust. This role also provides professional leadership to support regulatory and best practice standards in relation to safeguarding. The Safeguarding Adults Lead will be responsible for overseeing safeguarding quality improvements, within the current legislative framework and anticipate new statutory responsibilities.
Please refer to the Job Description for further details.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Registered Professional (Social Worker/Allied Health Professional)
- Master's degree or working towards
- ENB 998 or equivalent teaching qualification
- Sound knowledge of Safeguarding Adults including the legislation to which it applies
- Thorough understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
Experience
Essential
- Ability to analyse highly complex facts and information.
- Substantial experience in specialist area of practice dealing with vulnerable adults at a senior level.
- Experience of leading and developing clinical practice
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent management skills of self and others
- Have a good insight into self on others and vice versa
- Ability to facilitate the management of change
- Ability to delegate appropriately
- Computer skills
Desirable
Personal and people development
Essential
- Ability to be flexible, to have flair and initiative and be able to work in a team
- Excellent leadership skills
- Motivated / positive - self-directed and committed.
- Professional image
- Ability to organize, priorities and coordinate work
- Ability to deal with difficult, emotive, contentious and complex situations
- Professional integrity and credibility
- Change management skills
- Flexible in approach
Communication
Essential
- Highly developed communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
- Flexible approach to work
- Good listener
- Ability to manage and motivate self and others.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Registered Professional (Social Worker/Allied Health Professional)
- Master's degree or working towards
- ENB 998 or equivalent teaching qualification
- Sound knowledge of Safeguarding Adults including the legislation to which it applies
- Thorough understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
Experience
Essential
- Ability to analyse highly complex facts and information.
- Substantial experience in specialist area of practice dealing with vulnerable adults at a senior level.
- Experience of leading and developing clinical practice
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent management skills of self and others
- Have a good insight into self on others and vice versa
- Ability to facilitate the management of change
- Ability to delegate appropriately
- Computer skills
Desirable
Personal and people development
Essential
- Ability to be flexible, to have flair and initiative and be able to work in a team
- Excellent leadership skills
- Motivated / positive - self-directed and committed.
- Professional image
- Ability to organize, priorities and coordinate work
- Ability to deal with difficult, emotive, contentious and complex situations
- Professional integrity and credibility
- Change management skills
- Flexible in approach
Communication
Essential
- Highly developed communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
- Flexible approach to work
- Good listener
- Ability to manage and motivate self and others.
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).
