Job Description

Band 7

Main area

Safeguarding

Grade

Band 7

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Includes weekend working)

Job ref

201-25-555

Site

Bodmin

Town

Bodmin

Salary

47,810 - 54,710 per annum

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

28/07/2025 23:59

Interview date

06/08/2025

Thank you for your interest in joining us at

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

We pride ourselves in striving to be an employer of choice.

Strategic Themes

Great Care


Care based on what matters to people.*
Care provided at home or close to home.*
Improvement through learning, research and innovation.*
Prevention and alternatives to hospital.*

Great Organisation


Buildings that support health and wellbeing.*
Technology enabled care.*
Care teams are supported by responsive corporate services.*
Safe, efficient, effective and productive.*

Great People


A place people love to work and feel valued.*
Living our values with staff (all voices count).*
Attract, grow and develop talent.*
Leaders with compassion, who continuously learn and listen.*

Great Partner


Encourage and enable effective partnerships.*
Joined-up community services.*
Work with others to maximise workforce opportunities.*
Reduce our impact on the environment.*


At the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a 'home' office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

The successful applicant will be an NHS employee and may therefore have contact with vulnerable service users. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been necessary to take significant steps to protect the health and safety of our staff, service users and those attending our sites. Unless exempt, we encourage and support staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.

Job overview

The post holder is within the CFT and RCHT safeguarding team and will ensure CFT and RCHT staff are supported to fulfil their safeguarding responses.



The post holder will assist the Head of Safeguarding to ensure that specialist advice and support is available to all staff across Cornwall NHS Foundation Trust (CFT) and Royal Cornwall Hospital Trusts (RCHT) in matters relating to Safeguarding Adults.



The post holder is responsible for providing safeguarding supervision to all staff engaging in safeguarding activity.



The post holder will be responsible for monitoring and developing effective professional practice in Safeguarding Adults through advice, support and supervision of CFT and RCHT staff.



The post holder will work closely with CFT and RCHT staff across all disciplines and services on all aspects of Safeguarding Adults and will be expected to display high personal levels of competence, judgment, integrity and personal accountability.

Please note:

If you need sponsorship, please check the requirements for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) on the gov.uk website to see if you're eligible before applying.

Main duties of the job

Facilitating and delivering safeguarding adult training to include Prevent from level 1 to level 3 to all staff in CFT and RCHT including Trust Board and Trust Governors Supporting staff with safeguarding concerns and give advice face to face and by telephone and email . Supporting staff with legal statements and possible court attendance as required. Fully engaging in multi-agency working to represent health views and the adult or child views Being an expert in supporting the identification of risk to adults at risk, responding to risk, taking steps to mitigate risk and to escalate risk as appropriate Supporting the Adult Safeguarding Triage process with the local authority and rotate into the role on a regular basis / providing cover for sickness and annual leave Support the process to protect adults who are subject to Section 42 enquiries whilst enabling CFT staff to develop these skills through role modelling / support and supervision Provide oversight and scrutiny to section 42 Caused Enquiry Reports which are returned to Cornwall Council

Working for our organisation

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.



We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.



Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.



We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.



Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see 'supporting documents'.

Person specification

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Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience

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Essential criteria

Degree level qualification or equivalent Substantial experience in Safeguarding Adults Experience of delivering supervision Trained safeguarding supervisor ##

Desirable criteria

NMC Registered Nurse or Registered Health Care Professional (HCPC) Social Work Qualification #

Skills and Aptitude

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Essential criteria

Leadership and management skills which demonstrate compassion and Just Culture Teaching Evidence of continuous professional development in safeguarding #

Knowledge and abilities

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Essential criteria

Presentation skills eg PowerPoint/interactive resources Knowledge of Safeguarding Children legislation, procedures and processes Knowledge of PREVENT and Channel Processes

At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust we are proud to prioritise the development of our people. To support this, the following opportunities are available:


Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management Protected CPD time for registered staff Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff Leadership and Management development programmes Coaching and mentoring opportunities A full clinical induction programme for operational skills Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff Individual professional development programmes

Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include:


Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff Free DBS checks where required Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions NHS Pension Scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Cycle to work scheme The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status.

The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details.



Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce. We aspire to have a culture that develops, promotes and supports lived experience roles - throughout the organisation.



If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses.



Any general recruitment queries, please contact our recruitment team on 01208 834644