About this role
Job summary
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic , self motivated nurse with experience and knowledge of Safeguarding and Domestic Abuse to work within the Safeguarding Team . The role will involve supporting staff who work with both adults and children within our Acute services.
The post holder will be responsible for providing specialist advice on managing adult Safeguarding matters within the organisation; working in partnership with Adult Social Care; the co-ordination of adult safeguarding procedures and reporting to the Trust Named Professional for Safeguarding Adults.
The post holder will implement procedures and guidance that effectively supports Trust staff to recognise Domestic Abuse (DA) by empowering them to understand and embed the implications of DA and its effects on individuals and families. Also to promote the Trust's "How Safe Do You Feel" Domestic Abuse routine enquiry campaign.
Main duties of the job
Professional:
The Specialist Domestic Abuse/Safeguarding Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS):
To provide expert, trauma-informed clinical leadership and specialist nursing advice on domestic abuse (DA) and adult safeguarding across the Trust, ensuring safe, lawful and person-centred responses for adults at risk, including those with care and support needs.
To act as the Trust's domestic abuse clinical lead, strengthening pathways, policies and training, and ensuring compliance with the Care Act 2014, Domestic Abuse Act 2021, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Human Rights Act 1998, NMC Code of Practice and CQC Regulations.
To deliver high-quality case consultation, risk assessment, and care planning; coordinate and contribute to MARAC, and support staff through supervision and reflective practice.
To drive quality improvement, data reporting and assurance for DA-related safeguarding, supporting the Trust's statutory duties and patient safety priorities.
Provide timely advice to ED, wards, outpatients and community teams including discreet disclosure techniques and safe discharge planning.
Provide safeguarding supervision (1:1 and group) and reflective practice, with attention to vicarious trauma and staff wellbeing.
Mentor and coach champions and link roles across divisions.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Essential Essential
Professional Nursing Registration eg. RGN, RMN, RNLD at least 3 years Extensive post qualifying experience and robust understanding of safeguarding and domestic abuse legislation. A working knowledge of the Care Act 2014, mental capacity assessments, deprivation of liberty safeguards applications , continuing care or complex case management within social care/nursing. Experience of attending MARAC meetings. Evidence of Safeguarding Adults multi-agency safeguarding training at level 3 Able to travel between Trust Sites either by public transport or own car.
Desirable
Experience of working in an acute hospital setting Undertaking Internal Management Reviews for SAR's, DARDR's OWHR's Contributing towards Safeguarding Adult Reviews (SAR) Knowledge of PSIRF methodology. Safeguarding Children Training at Level 3
Essential Essential
Robust Report Writing Skills Ability to represent the Trust at multi agency and internal forums Good "Self Care"
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Northwick Park Hospital
Northwick Park Hospital, Watford Road, Harrow
London
HA1 3UJ
Employer's website https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)