Named Nurse/Named Professional for Safeguarding Adults

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Department: Safeguarding Team

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

An exciting opportunity awaits you to join our dynamic and innovative Children and Adults Safeguarding Team. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Nurse/Registered Professional to work closely with the Head of Safeguarding, ensuring the Trust meets its statutory responsibilities.

By leading safeguarding initiatives, you will play a crucial role in promoting a safe and supportive environment for all patients within the Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

If you are passionate about safeguarding and have the skills and experience required, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable adults in Milton Keynes.

For further details about the role or informal visits please contact Sarah Sandham Ext: 86716 Mobile: 07977817690/ 01908 995091

Interview w/c 28 April 2025

Main duties of the job

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

Leadership: Lead the Milton Keynes Think Family Safeguarding strategy and workplan, promoting the safety and welfare of at-risk adults.

Policy Development: Contribute to the development of safeguarding policies, procedures, and guidance.

Case Management: Oversee the management of safeguarding cases, working with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely and effective interventions.

Coordination: Collaborate with external agencies, including adult services and law enforcement, to provide comprehensive support for vulnerable adults.

Analytical Skills: Assess safeguarding concerns and make informed decisions.

Communication: Advocate for the needs of vulnerable adults.

About us

'At MKUH, nurses and midwives stand out as the most dedicated staff cohort, garnering a commendable rating of 7.45/10 for their engagement.' (NHS Staff Survey 2023).

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 Trust's values and behaviours. At MKUH, we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

• Free on-site parking
• Free refreshments
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• 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.

Job responsibilities

This highly specialised role will provide advice, guidance, supervision, and professional development in relation to safeguarding throughout the Trust. This role also provides professional leadership to support regulatory and best practice standards in relation to safeguarding. The Safeguarding Adults Lead will be responsible for overseeing safeguarding quality improvements, within the current legislative framework and anticipate new statutory responsibilities.

Please refer to the Job Description for further details.

We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff, and as such, we offer a range of flexible working practices.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

• Registered Nurse/Registered Professional (Social Worker/Allied Health Professional)
• Master's degree or working towards
• ENB 998 or equivalent teaching qualification
• Sound knowledge of Safeguarding Adults including the legislation to which it applies
• Thorough understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.

Experience

• Ability to analyse highly complex facts and information.
• Substantial experience in specialist area of practice dealing with vulnerable adults at a senior level.
• Experience of leading and developing clinical practice.

Skills

• Excellent management skills of self and others.
• Have a good insight into self on others and vice versa.
• Ability to facilitate the management of change.
• Ability to delegate appropriately.

Personal and people development

• Ability to be flexible, to have flair and initiative and be able to work in a team.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Motivated / positive - self-directed and committed.
• Professional image.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and coordinate work.
• Ability to deal with difficult, emotive, contentious and complex situations.
• Professional integrity and credibility.
• Flexible in approach.

Communication

• Highly developed communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible approach to work.
• Good listener.
• Ability to manage and motivate self and others.

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.

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