Job Description

Overview

Do you want to be part of a committed, friendly team in a busy GP surgery where no day is the same? We are looking for a meticulous and caring individual with excellent interpersonal skills and a warm, friendly approach to join our team as a Safeguarding Admin Officer.

This is an important role that plays a crucial part in ensuring the safety and well-being of our patients. You will work closely with our clinical team and designated Safeguarding Lead, to maintain robust safeguarding processes and procedures.

We are seeking a highly organised person who can demonstrate a commitment to the principles of safeguarding of the adults and children we care for.

Job summary

Role Purpose

To fulfil the role and responsibilities of the Named Safeguarding Person (NSP) for both children and adults at Mansfield Medical Centre, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality safeguarding service to staff and patients.

Key Responsibilities

Work as an integral member of the safeguarding team to promote the safety and wellbeing of children and adults at risk.

Provide advice, guidance, and relevant safeguarding information to internal staff and external professionals.

Support colleagues in identifying safeguarding concerns and determining the most appropriate plan of action for each case.

Contribute to safeguarding case reviews by gathering and sharing relevant information.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding policies, procedures, and legislation.

Liaise effectively with a range of professionals and agencies to ensure coordinated responses to safeguarding issues.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

1. Safeguarding Case Management

Liaise with internal and external professionals to identify and collate relevant health information for multi-disciplinary risk assessments and Multi-Disciplinary Team Meetings (MDTs). Under the supervision of the Safeguarding Lead GP, prepare accurate and timely case conference reports and safeguarding health reports in line with the Nottinghamshire Safeguarding Children's/Adults Board (NSCB) protocol. Proactively review patient case files in relation to Levels 2-4 of the Coventry and Rugby Thresholds and Pathways procedure. Raise safeguarding concerns promptly with the Safeguarding Lead or deputies. Ensure patient records are maintained in line with Mansfield Medical Centre's record-keeping policies. Obtain informed, written consent before sharing information with external professionals, unless exempt under safeguarding policy. Respond to requests for health information promptly and professionally.

2. Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Coordination

Plan MDT meetings, distribute agendas, and record accurate minutes. Maintain safeguarding databases and ensure information is updated following MDT discussions. Attend key meetings as required, including practice MDTs.

3. Staff Support & Training

Provide safeguarding guidance to Mansfield Medical Centre staff, with support from the Safeguarding Lead and deputies. Contribute to the delivery of safeguarding training and the distribution of training updates.

4. Audit & Data Reporting

Contribute to safeguarding metrics data collection to reflect team activity accurately. Participate in safeguarding audits, including a three-month in-house audit and quarterly claims Share learning from bimonthly training sessions with relevant staff.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.30 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Free flu jabs Store discount
Experience:

Safeguarding: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: NSP01