Safeguarding Adults Lead

Lead Nurse for Safeguarding Adults

Department: Safeguarding Team

Band: 8A £53,755 - £60,504 Per annum, pro rata

Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced Nurse/Registered Professional to work closely with the Head of Safeguarding to ensure the Trust meets it statutory responsibilities.

The successful applicant will provide leadership on Milton Keynes Think family Safeguarding strategy and workplan, promoting the safety and welfare of adults at risk and contribute to the development of safeguarding policies, procedures and guidance.

In addition to policy development and training, the successful applicant will oversee the management of safeguarding cases, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely and effective interventions. This involves coordinating with external agencies, such as social services and law enforcement, to provide comprehensive support to at-risk adults. The role will require strong analytical skills to assess safeguarding concerns and make informed decisions, as well as excellent communication skills to advocate for the needs of vulnerable individuals. By leading on safeguarding initiatives, the successful applicant will play a key role in promoting a safe and supportive environment for all patients within the Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Interview date: 09 December 2024

The successful applicant will

• Provide expert advice, supervision and support on safeguarding adult matters working together with key professionals and partner agencies.
• Actively contribute towards the quality and assurance of agenda including training, audits and the collection and analysis of relevant data.
• Lead and have line management responsibility for Specialist Safeguarding Nurses/Practitioners.
  
  

This is a key senior named professional role that holds Trust wide responsibility for leading and co-ordinating effective arrangements for safeguarding adults including holding the role of Designated Adult Safeguarding Manager.

NHS Staff Survey: MKUH has scored above average in all elements of the People Promise sector.

Benefits

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 tea and coffee
• Great flexible working opportunities
• 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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sarah Sandham Job title: Head of Safeguarding Telephone number: 01908 996716

For further details about the role, click here. For further information/informal visits please contact Sarah Sandham Ext: 86716 Mobile: 07977817690