Employer Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: County Hall
Town: Norwich
Salary: £88,168 - £101,677 gross per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 07/02/2025 08:00
Deputy Director of Safety and Security
Band 8d
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk. We believe in whole life care - seeing people in the context of their whole lives, understanding the importance of good physical health, friends, family, spirituality, culture, home, work, education and a sense of purpose and achievement to experience good mental health. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience. We are committed to delivering quality driven mental health services. Every individual makes a valuable contribution. Do you value working positively, respectfully and together? If so, we’d love you to join us! We will consider flexible working arrangements for our roles; please indicate in your application if this is something you require. Job overview
As part of our internal re-organisation to strengthen the support to the newly created care group structure of Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, we are looking to recruit an experienced
Deputy Director Safety & Security . The post holder will work in partnership with the Care Group leadership structures and wider trust to create an environment which promotes and supports safety for our patients, staff, and visitors; ensures we are providing right care for the right patients, and that service users and their carers experience is captured, understood and responded to. To ensure that key safety management functions are implemented and embedded throughout NSFT, which is instrumental in reducing harm and maximising learning, and by so doing positively influences the Trust's position which provides the greatest level of assurance in relation to the Care Quality Commission (CQC), National Health Service England (NHSE), NHS Resolution (NHSR) and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Main duties of the job
This post holder will work in conjunction with the Director for all aspects of the Trust’s Safer Care agenda to support and improve integrated Quality and Safety of care within the Trust. On behalf of the Director, provide organisational leadership for the Safety and Security function to support the strategic and operational priorities of the Trust. The post holder will work in partnership with the Deputy Director of Safer Care and will provide appropriate cover for all aspects of Safer Care in periods of absence. The post holder will manage the day-to-day operations with the Safety and Security function within the Safer Care Directorate. On behalf of the Director, be responsible for the development and improvement of all Safer Care functions and compliance with all external and national requirements. They will also ensure effective systems, structures and processes are in place to deliver safe and secure care that reduces risk for service users & carers, staff and members of the public, to improve people’s experience of services that leads to better outcomes. They will be responsible for the Trust’s policy processes, from drafting, co-ordination, consultation, and approval and ratification, and will maintain a robust policy archive for live access. Working for our organisation
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive. Why work for us?
We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about. Why Norfolk and Suffolk?
The people here are warm and welcoming, you’ll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We’re an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY! Some of the benefits you can expect: a comprehensive in-house & external training programmes career progression starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays) NHS discounts and many more. Interview dates are yet to be set; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying. Person specification
Qualifications
Educated to master’s level or equivalent level or equivalent experience of working at a senior level in specialist area within the NHS. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Diploma in Health, Safety and Environmental Management NEBOSH General Health & Safety Certificate Experience
Significant experience operating immediately below board level and supporting Executive Directors / Operational Directors Significant level of experience of developing and designing quality and safety systems with project management experience and a track record of delivery and implementation. In depth knowledge of the wider NHS agenda and current issues and guidance Working with service users, carers, stakeholders, and members of the public EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification). We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying. DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK (formerly CRB) FOR POSTS WITH DIRECT SERVICE USER CONTACT - Please be advised that due to recent changes in the DBS Service, organisations no longer receive copies of DBS Disclosures – these are sent directly to candidates only. Therefore, it will be your responsibility, if successful, to ensure that this is taken to the appointing officer as soon as you receive it. The Trust has now introduced a DBS Update Service which is a contractual requirement. You need to subscribe when you have applied for your DBS clearance and there is a time limit to subscribe of 19 days after receipt of your DBS disclosure. Please ensure that this is completed within the set time scale. This update service is an annual subscription at a cost of £13 to you. This will enable the Trust to have instant online access to your DBS record, with your consent, and so will remove the need for you to have to apply for this repeat check again. Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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Band 8d
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk. We believe in whole life care - seeing people in the context of their whole lives, understanding the importance of good physical health, friends, family, spirituality, culture, home, work, education and a sense of purpose and achievement to experience good mental health. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience. We are committed to delivering quality driven mental health services. Every individual makes a valuable contribution. Do you value working positively, respectfully and together? If so, we’d love you to join us! We will consider flexible working arrangements for our roles; please indicate in your application if this is something you require. Job overview
As part of our internal re-organisation to strengthen the support to the newly created care group structure of Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, we are looking to recruit an experienced
Deputy Director Safety & Security . The post holder will work in partnership with the Care Group leadership structures and wider trust to create an environment which promotes and supports safety for our patients, staff, and visitors; ensures we are providing right care for the right patients, and that service users and their carers experience is captured, understood and responded to. To ensure that key safety management functions are implemented and embedded throughout NSFT, which is instrumental in reducing harm and maximising learning, and by so doing positively influences the Trust's position which provides the greatest level of assurance in relation to the Care Quality Commission (CQC), National Health Service England (NHSE), NHS Resolution (NHSR) and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Main duties of the job
This post holder will work in conjunction with the Director for all aspects of the Trust’s Safer Care agenda to support and improve integrated Quality and Safety of care within the Trust. On behalf of the Director, provide organisational leadership for the Safety and Security function to support the strategic and operational priorities of the Trust. The post holder will work in partnership with the Deputy Director of Safer Care and will provide appropriate cover for all aspects of Safer Care in periods of absence. The post holder will manage the day-to-day operations with the Safety and Security function within the Safer Care Directorate. On behalf of the Director, be responsible for the development and improvement of all Safer Care functions and compliance with all external and national requirements. They will also ensure effective systems, structures and processes are in place to deliver safe and secure care that reduces risk for service users & carers, staff and members of the public, to improve people’s experience of services that leads to better outcomes. They will be responsible for the Trust’s policy processes, from drafting, co-ordination, consultation, and approval and ratification, and will maintain a robust policy archive for live access. Working for our organisation
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive. Why work for us?
We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about. Why Norfolk and Suffolk?
The people here are warm and welcoming, you’ll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We’re an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY! Some of the benefits you can expect: a comprehensive in-house & external training programmes career progression starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays) NHS discounts and many more. Interview dates are yet to be set; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying. Person specification
Qualifications
Educated to master’s level or equivalent level or equivalent experience of working at a senior level in specialist area within the NHS. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Diploma in Health, Safety and Environmental Management NEBOSH General Health & Safety Certificate Experience
Significant experience operating immediately below board level and supporting Executive Directors / Operational Directors Significant level of experience of developing and designing quality and safety systems with project management experience and a track record of delivery and implementation. In depth knowledge of the wider NHS agenda and current issues and guidance Working with service users, carers, stakeholders, and members of the public EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification). We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying. DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK (formerly CRB) FOR POSTS WITH DIRECT SERVICE USER CONTACT - Please be advised that due to recent changes in the DBS Service, organisations no longer receive copies of DBS Disclosures – these are sent directly to candidates only. Therefore, it will be your responsibility, if successful, to ensure that this is taken to the appointing officer as soon as you receive it. The Trust has now introduced a DBS Update Service which is a contractual requirement. You need to subscribe when you have applied for your DBS clearance and there is a time limit to subscribe of 19 days after receipt of your DBS disclosure. Please ensure that this is completed within the set time scale. This update service is an annual subscription at a cost of £13 to you. This will enable the Trust to have instant online access to your DBS record, with your consent, and so will remove the need for you to have to apply for this repeat check again. Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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