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Job overview

Named Nurse for Safeguarding Adults

Department Safeguarding Team

Band 8A £53,755 - £60,504 Per annum

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

'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'

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’s 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.

Detailed job description and main 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.