Main area: Safeguarding
Grade Band: 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours:
Part time
Flexible working
18.75 hours per week (Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm or 9am - 5pm)
Job ref: 434-C6857348
Site: Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Town: Aylesbury
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 09/01/2025 23:59
Interview date: 20/01/2025
Be part of our BHT family
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.
We care for over half a million patients every year:
Provide specialist spinal services at our world-renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics.
Nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services.
Regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke, and cardiac services.
Deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals, and community hubs.
More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures, and backgrounds work for us.
We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family-friendly, inclusive employer.
If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact
bht.recruitment@nhs.net
or phone 01494 734868. We pride ourselves in being a great place to work – and invite you to join our BHT family. Job overview
The Safeguarding Practitioner is an experienced specialist practitioner with in-depth knowledge of adults at risk and child protection and advanced analytical skills for safeguarding acquired through specialist courses and experiential learning from interagency work. Main duties of the job
The main purpose of this post is to primarily work with the Safeguarding Children's function of the team; however, there is an aspiration for practitioners to be able to work across both adult and children’s functions in the future. The adult and children’s safeguarding teams are based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital but have responsibility for working with acute and community services provided, which will therefore require travel trustwide. This post will work within a bigger team in order to provide: Expert advice and support for colleagues in relation to safeguarding adults and child protection concerns. Safeguarding adults and child protection training for all colleagues. Safeguarding adults and child protection supervision for colleagues. Effective communication channels with the Buckinghamshire Safeguarding Adults and Children's boards. Robust internal policies and guidelines for safeguarding adults. What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension, and access to NHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. Why work for us? We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. What do we stand for? Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect, and enable. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant, there is the option for secondment; all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on
bht.recruitment@nhs.net
quoting the vacancy reference number. Person specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
NMC Registered Nurse/RMN/RNLD, Registered Social Worker or Registered HCPC AHP. Relevant degree or working towards or demonstrate equivalent in experience and knowledge. Experience working with adults at risk and/or children. Experience of delivering training. EXPERIENCE
Experience of working in a clinical area in community or acute as a Band 6 or 7 with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in that grade. Knowledge of local and national guidance and research in relation to Safeguarding Adults and children. Knowledge of legal framework and of political and policy changes affecting Safeguarding Adults and children. Knowledge of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, Mental Capacity Act, Liberty of Protection Safeguards, and associated health and social care legislation. Knowledge of data protection and NHS code of confidentiality. Experience of working with safeguarding policies and procedures. Experience with close liaison with multi–disciplinary teams and multi-agency staff. Experience of delivering and receiving safeguarding supervision. Awareness and understanding of the wider health and safety, clinical risk, and quality issues. Awareness and understanding of equality and diversity. Evidence of managing clinical incidents and/or complaints. SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Ability to initiate and conduct audits and develop action plans for the purpose of monitoring and improving child protection practices within the Trust. IT Literacy skills sufficient to produce reports, conduct research and communicate via e-mail. Ability to facilitate learning in others using a variety of methods. Experience in producing clear and concise reports to convey information fully and accurately to enable effective multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working for the purpose of safeguarding children. PPE requirements:
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures. COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations
remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues, and of course our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. We encourage our staff to be vaccinated when recommended. If you are successful
at interview, we will require you to complete a Covid-19 risk assessment document. Application deadline:
This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight. If we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before the closing date. Contacting you:
We will contact candidates through the email address supplied on their application form. Please make sure you check this regularly. Application information:
If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Shortlisting:
The monitoring and safeguarding sections are not made visible to the shortlisting panel. The safeguarding section may be made visible to the interview panel, dependent on the role being recruited into. Travel expenses:
It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interview will not be reimbursed. Smoking:
All Trust sites are NO SMOKING. Smoking in all areas of the buildings and premises is prohibited. Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. 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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bht.recruitment@nhs.net
or phone 01494 734868. We pride ourselves in being a great place to work – and invite you to join our BHT family. Job overview
The Safeguarding Practitioner is an experienced specialist practitioner with in-depth knowledge of adults at risk and child protection and advanced analytical skills for safeguarding acquired through specialist courses and experiential learning from interagency work. Main duties of the job
The main purpose of this post is to primarily work with the Safeguarding Children's function of the team; however, there is an aspiration for practitioners to be able to work across both adult and children’s functions in the future. The adult and children’s safeguarding teams are based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital but have responsibility for working with acute and community services provided, which will therefore require travel trustwide. This post will work within a bigger team in order to provide: Expert advice and support for colleagues in relation to safeguarding adults and child protection concerns. Safeguarding adults and child protection training for all colleagues. Safeguarding adults and child protection supervision for colleagues. Effective communication channels with the Buckinghamshire Safeguarding Adults and Children's boards. Robust internal policies and guidelines for safeguarding adults. What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension, and access to NHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. Why work for us? We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. What do we stand for? Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect, and enable. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant, there is the option for secondment; all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on
bht.recruitment@nhs.net
quoting the vacancy reference number. Person specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
NMC Registered Nurse/RMN/RNLD, Registered Social Worker or Registered HCPC AHP. Relevant degree or working towards or demonstrate equivalent in experience and knowledge. Experience working with adults at risk and/or children. Experience of delivering training. EXPERIENCE
Experience of working in a clinical area in community or acute as a Band 6 or 7 with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in that grade. Knowledge of local and national guidance and research in relation to Safeguarding Adults and children. Knowledge of legal framework and of political and policy changes affecting Safeguarding Adults and children. Knowledge of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, Mental Capacity Act, Liberty of Protection Safeguards, and associated health and social care legislation. Knowledge of data protection and NHS code of confidentiality. Experience of working with safeguarding policies and procedures. Experience with close liaison with multi–disciplinary teams and multi-agency staff. Experience of delivering and receiving safeguarding supervision. Awareness and understanding of the wider health and safety, clinical risk, and quality issues. Awareness and understanding of equality and diversity. Evidence of managing clinical incidents and/or complaints. SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Ability to initiate and conduct audits and develop action plans for the purpose of monitoring and improving child protection practices within the Trust. IT Literacy skills sufficient to produce reports, conduct research and communicate via e-mail. Ability to facilitate learning in others using a variety of methods. Experience in producing clear and concise reports to convey information fully and accurately to enable effective multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working for the purpose of safeguarding children. PPE requirements:
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures. COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations
remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues, and of course our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. We encourage our staff to be vaccinated when recommended. If you are successful
at interview, we will require you to complete a Covid-19 risk assessment document. Application deadline:
This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight. If we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before the closing date. Contacting you:
We will contact candidates through the email address supplied on their application form. Please make sure you check this regularly. Application information:
If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Shortlisting:
The monitoring and safeguarding sections are not made visible to the shortlisting panel. The safeguarding section may be made visible to the interview panel, dependent on the role being recruited into. Travel expenses:
It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interview will not be reimbursed. Smoking:
All Trust sites are NO SMOKING. Smoking in all areas of the buildings and premises is prohibited. Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. 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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