Job Description

37.5 hours per week



Permanent

Salary:

55,690 - 62,682 per annum

Closing Date:

16th October 2025

Interview Date:

29th October 2025



This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.



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A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.



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George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and forward-thinking Senior Safeguarding Nurse (Adults and Children), with a primary focus on Safeguarding Adults. As a subject matter expert, the successful candidate will support the Head of Safeguarding to lead a team of safeguarding professionals and oversee all aspects of safeguarding adults, children, and maternity with an operational focus on Safeguarding Adults.



The Post Holder would be expected to provide specialised advice, support guidance and training, and support the development of a culture of safeguarding that is embedded across the Trust.



Main Duties of the Job



To provide specialist safeguarding advice on the care, treatment and delivery of services for adults at risk of harm.

To work alongside the Head of Safeguarding to support a team of professionals to deliver all aspects of Safeguarding Adults and Children.

To promote a 'Think Family' approach to safeguarding.

To provide line management support to a team of safeguarding professionals and administrative staff.

Implement and maintain a safeguarding adult training strategy for the Trust and ensure the provision and quality of training delivered to staff from induction to more advanced training needs.

Proactively contribute to the Adult and Child Safeguarding Committee and Operational Group meetings.

To represent the Trust externally by active participation at the safeguarding Adult's Board.



Here at George Eliot our vision to ' excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:



E ffective Open Communication



e x cellence and safety in everything we do



C hallenge but support



E xpect respect and dignity



L ocal health that inspires confidence

Benefits:

On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.



If you are applying for a Domestic Assistant or Health Care Assistant role you may be eligible for the refer a friend scheme - find out more here: https://www.geh.nhs.uk/about-us/people-and-workforce/vacancies/refer-friend-scheme



Maintain expertise and knowledge to the Trust regarding safeguarding adults and children.



Provide highly visible safeguarding leadership within the Trust to promote high standards of patient safety and patient experience always incorporating the "Think Family" model of safeguarding.



Encourage Trust wide partnership working on Domestic Abuse (DA) considering "Think Family" model of safeguarding.



Support the Head of Safeguarding in leading on Exploitation, Position of Trust (POT) Safeguarding and Prevent across the Trust.



Contribute to the identification and management of risk by provision of expert knowledge and advice to the Trust regarding safeguarding adult guidelines, procedures, policy, legislation and best practice guidance.



Contribute to the delivery and relevant written reporting of safeguarding adult's activity including safeguarding adult's reports and quarterly reports to clinical governance teams on an ongoing basis.



Implement and maintain a safeguarding adult training strategy for the Trust and to ensure the provision and quality of training delivered to staff from induction to more advanced training needs.



To support the Learning Disability agenda in the Trust.



To support the Head of Safeguarding to ensure that Domestic Homicide Reviews (DHR), Safeguarding Adults Reviews (SAR) Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews (CSPR) are completed and submitted within appropriate timelines



To be responsible for the dissemination and implementation of learning across the Trust from SAR's, CSPR' DHR's and any other significant incidents where there are safeguarding concerns.



Contribute to multi-agency development within the Trust and ensure the compliance of Local Adult Safeguarding Partnerships/Boards (LSCB/P) reporting strategies in accordance with statutory guidance.



Support the Trust to exercise its responsibilities regarding the Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) process in relation to DA and other service developments in the field of domestic abuse Disseminate learning and provide education on the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) across the Trust to ensure that there is a clear understanding of capacity and how this can impact on safeguarding functions.



Participate in the implementation of appropriate processes to monitor Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).



To identify and champion safeguarding adults' development and innovation.



To overcome staff and public barriers to understanding safeguarding and protecting adults in need of care and support.



Proactively contribute to the Adult and Child Safeguarding Committee and Operational Group meetings.



The post holder will ensure the promotion of equality and diversity, social inclusion of vulnerable adults, and ensure that they are incorporated into all aspects of Safeguarding practice across the Trust.



Collaborate with the corporate nursing team and Divisional Clinical teams regarding adults with care and support needs, Patient Safety and Experience workstreams i.e. pressure ulcers, safe discharge, dementia awareness, hydration and nutrition etc.



To provide short-term cover for colleagues during periods of leave.



For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.