About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two highly skilled Specialist Safeguarding Practitioners to join the Safeguarding Children and Adult's Team within Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT).
Each post is being offered as full time (37.5 hours).
This post is for Nurses only who have a current NMC registration.The posts will based at Daisyfield Mill, Blackburn, there is an expectation that staff would be able to travel to other LSCFT bases as required.
The main remit of these posts post will be to provide safeguarding input within services across LSCFT and we are looking for a nurse/social worker with experience of working with safeguarding issues in their current role.
Main duties of the job
Working within a multi-professional / agency context the successful applicants will provide expert training, supervision and advice to health and social care practitioners on a wide range of safeguarding issues that impact on children, young people, adults and their families. The role will be underpinned by a sound knowledge of the legal frameworks that shape the safeguarding agenda including The Children Act (1989; 2004), The Care Act (2014), The Mental Health Act (1983) and The Mental Capacity Act (2005).
Safeguarding is integral to governance arrangements within LSCFT and we are looking for someone with leadership experience and a track record in providing high standards of care to the most vulnerable children and adults in our society. The successful applicant must demonstrate a passion for safeguarding children, adults and their families and share the teams commitment to deliver services that are reliable, of high quality and safe in an area of work that is demanding, challenging yet extremely rewarding.
For further information and enquiries please contact:-
Lesley RidingNamed Nurse Safeguarding AdultsEmail: [email protected]: 01254 283399 / 283450Mob: 07507 839805
About us
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.
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Job description Job responsibilities
For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Current NMC Registration 1st Level degree or similar.
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of national policy/research and legislation relating to safeguarding children and adults and inclusive of MCA/DoLs agenda Demonstrates an awareness of the complex issues when working across organisations and disciplines and understands key elements of change management Knowledge and understanding of change process and organisational dynamics within changing environments.
Experience Essential
Substantial post qualifying work experience, Clinical experience relating to safeguarding/MCA (Currency in the past 12 months) Experience of line management/Clinical supervision as a supervisor/supporting professional development Up-to-date working knowledge and application of safeguarding/MCA/DoLs legislation.
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.
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 Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address Daisyfield Mill
Blackburn
BB1 3BL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)