Job Description

The Deputy Director of Safeguarding is a key leadership role within the Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and is responsible for the operational management and strategic development of safeguarding services for both children and adults, learning disabilities, dementia and the in house ISVA/IDVA service. The post-holder will be instrumental in ensuring the Trust meets its statutory safeguarding responsibilities and provides high-quality, person-centred care to individuals at risk.



This is a key trust wide strategic role leading the Trust safeguarding agenda, ensuring that safeguarding activity across the Trust is robust and in line with legislation. This includes maintaining compliance with commissioning and partnership standards, national and local guidelines, and best practice.



The post holder will act as the lead for identified areas of safeguarding practice, supporting the changing local and national safeguarding priorities and objectives. This will include the Domestic Abuse and Prevent agenda's, ensuring the Trust complies with national, regional, and local policies and initiatives.



Reporting to the Chief Nursing, Midwifery and AHP Officer who has executive responsibility for safeguarding, the post holder will provide a dynamic and strategic leadership for safeguarding children and adults across the Trust and ensure that the Trust meets its statutory and regulatory obligations. They will ensure that the highest standards of safeguarding adults and children, including learning disability and dementia services, are delivered in line with national, regional, and local policy and guidance and will have operational oversight and management of the corporate safeguarding team. At the same time the post holder will prepare the Trust for new developments nationally and locally aiming to trailblaze new ideas and opportunities that will strengthen the Trust's ability to safeguarding children and adults at risk.



BTH are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment where every individual is respected, valued, and supported. We recognise that our greatest asset is our people, and we strive to attract and retain professionals who embody our core values. To address previous challenges and promote a culture of excellence, we are seeking individuals who align with our renewed commitment to these values:



Please review the attached and Person Specification to ensure you meet the criteria, before applying for this vacancy.