Job summary
Are you a registered Nurse? Do you have a keen interest and experience in safeguarding and a wish to develop your knowledge and skills in this area? We would love to hear from you....
An opportunity has arisen to join the well-established and supportive Safeguarding Team.
You will join a team of nurses from different branches and specialisms to complement our corporate safeguarding advice and support offer to staff in the Trust.
The Trust is committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people and 'Adults at Risk' and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Our team works hard to promote safeguarding within the organisation, and we work with partners across Bradford, Airedale and Craven to develop and improve quality and to develop effective, robust systems and processes.
The role of Safeguarding Practitioner requires a highly motivated, dynamic and passionate individual with proven and extensive experience of working within the safeguarding children's agenda.
Closing- 27th July 2025
Shortlisting- 31st July 2025
Interview- 13th & 14th August 2025
Main duties of the job
- Facilitating safeguarding adults and children training
- Facilitating safeguarding adult and child supervision
- Supporting staff via the safeguarding team advice and support service on matters relating to safeguarding adult and child concerns
- Supporting staff with child protection legal statements
- Fully engaging in multi-agency working
- Being a specialist in supporting the identification of safeguarding risk to children and adults, advising on such, and escalating when necessary.
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 3500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Overview Continued-
The post holder should be an exceptional communicator, problem solver and able to build positive and effective relationships.
We have an office base at New Mill, Saltaire and work between there and virtually at home to support all BDCFT health services. There may be requirements to attend multi-agency meetings across the district.
We are looking for individuals with strong leadership and management skills who are able to support BDCFT staff to ensure best practice and who are able to work with partner agencies, influencing best practice and providing assurance.
BDCFT Safeguarding team works between an office base at New Mill Saltaire and virtually at home to support all BDCFT health services. There may be occasions when multi-agency meetings need to be attended across the district.
It is required to be a car driver with a valid Driving License.
Karen Bruce - Named Nurse for Safeguarding Adults & Children - 01274 221001
Rebecca Griffin - Named Nurse for Safeguarding Adults & Children - 01274 221001
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Overview Continued-
The post holder should be an exceptional communicator, problem solver and able to build positive and effective relationships.
We have an office base at New Mill, Saltaire and work between there and virtually at home to support all BDCFT health services. There may be requirements to attend multi-agency meetings across the district.
We are looking for individuals with strong leadership and management skills who are able to support BDCFT staff to ensure best practice and who are able to work with partner agencies, influencing best practice and providing assurance.
BDCFT Safeguarding team works between an office base at New Mill Saltaire and virtually at home to support all BDCFT health services. There may be occasions when multi-agency meetings need to be attended across the district.
It is required to be a car driver with a valid Driving License.
Karen Bruce - Named Nurse for Safeguarding Adults & Children - 01274 221001
Rebecca Griffin - Named Nurse for Safeguarding Adults & Children - 01274 221001
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Registered Nurse Mental Health
- Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities
- Registered Nurse Child
- Registered General Nurse
- Current NMC registration
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Specialist Community Public Health Nurse(SCPHN)
Experience
Essential
- o3 years post qualifying experience working with children and or adults.
- oEvidence of post qualifying experience of adult and/or child safeguarding as a caseload holder.
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of legal framework of safeguarding children and adults
- oKnowledge of Mental Capacity Act/Deprivation of Liberty and Best Interests.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Registered Nurse Mental Health
- Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities
- Registered Nurse Child
- Registered General Nurse
- Current NMC registration
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Specialist Community Public Health Nurse(SCPHN)
Experience
Essential
- o3 years post qualifying experience working with children and or adults.
- oEvidence of post qualifying experience of adult and/or child safeguarding as a caseload holder.
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of legal framework of safeguarding children and adults
- oKnowledge of Mental Capacity Act/Deprivation of Liberty and Best Interests.
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).
