About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly motivated safeguarding professional to join Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board as Senior Nurse Safeguarding and Public Protection (Band 8a). This is a senior leadership role providing expert advice, guidance and operational oversight to support the Health Board in meeting its statutory responsibilities across the full safeguarding and public protection agenda.
The postholder will play a key role in leading and developing safeguarding services across children's safeguarding, adults at risk, looked after children, domestic abuse, MAPPA, MARAC, Prevent and wider public protection, while supporting high standards of governance, assurance, partnership working and continuous improvement. The role also includes day-to-day management of the Corporate Safeguarding Team, MASH and Children Looked After team, alongside delivery of training, audit, policy implementation and service development.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior nurse with substantial safeguarding experience, strong multi-agency skills, and a commitment to high-quality, evidence-based practice. The successful candidate will be an effective leader, communicator and professional role model, able to work across organisational and partnership boundaries to strengthen safeguarding practice and improve outcomes for children and adults at risk.
Main duties of the job
To advise and support the Safeguarding agenda which is consistent with national, regional and local legislation, policies and best practice.
The post holder will support the team ensuring that the Health Board discharges its statutory obligations and responsibilities under all legislation for Safeguarding and Public Protection, including Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014; Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Violence against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Act (Wales) 2016 ensuring that Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) has appropriate systems and policies in place for public protection, to include Child Protection, Looked After Children, Adults at Risk and Domestic Abuse, in addition to wider Public Protection remit including MAPPA, MARAC and Prevent.
To ensure effective arrangements in place for regular review, monitoring and continuous improvement to support the organisation in achieving high standards of Safeguarding practice.
To participate in staff training.
To provide line management of the Safeguarding Specialists and Administration Team within the Corporate Safeguarding Team.
Be responsible for the day to day management of the Health Board's Corporate Safeguarding Team, Multi-agency safeguarding Hub (MASH), and Children Looked After team (CLA).
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
o We listen, learn, and improve
o We treat everyone with respect
o We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
Job description Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Knowledge Essential
Expert knowledge of the Childrens Act 1989/2004, Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014, Wales Safeguarding procedures, 2019 and related statutory guidance and regulations
Desirable
Master's degree in relevant qualification specific to specialty.
Experience Essential
Relevant practical experience of working within the safeguarding children and adult's arena.
Desirable
Experience of working with partner agencies to safeguard children and adults.
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).
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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 Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address Ynysmeurig House
Abercynon
Mountain Ash
CF45 4SN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)