Safeguarding Co-ordinator - London, United Kingdom - Doctor Care Anywhere

Doctor Care Anywhere

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Part time

Description

Thanks for stopping by We're Doctor Care Anywhere: a leading digital platform, with a clear vision to be the primary care provider of choice for digital healthcare - and that all starts with our brilliant team.

We are the UK's largest private provider of telehealth services.

We work with insurers, healthcare providers and corporate customers to provide healthcare services to more than 2 million patients every year.

From doctors and designers to software developers and marketers - we're proud of our people, who love working together to enhance patient experiences for the better.

It's why every year, we help over 2 million people speak to a GP or ANP by video or phone, anywhere in the world.

Our story started back in 2013, and as we continue to grow, we're looking for the very best talent to help us achieve our ambitious goals.

If you're highly motivated and would love to work with us as we continue to grow, then we would love to hear from you.

Your new role:

As part of the safeguarding team, the Safeguarding Co-Ordinator will ensure Doctor Care Anywhere is providing safe, high quality safeguarding care.

The postholder will be responsible for supporting the delivery and management of the organisation-wide safeguarding responsibilities.

Further duties include supporting in the development and implementation of the safeguarding plan for Doctor Care Anywhere and be a key contributor in the continual development and effective implementation of comprehensive and robust systems and processes for the protection of vulnerable adults and children.

This role is a part-time position between either 3 or 4 days - Salary £37,000 FTE

Requirements:

Support the Safeguarding Lead and Safeguarding Deputy Lead in
Meeting the CQC safeguarding standards as outlined in the RCN intercollegiate documents and CQC regulations
Development and delivery of the organisations safeguarding agenda ensuring that quality is embedded within all safeguarding activity undertaken across the organisation
Support in service delivery related to the safeguarding services
Support staff to raise safeguarding concerns and refer appropriately as per patients' individual needs with a holistic approach and as part of best practice guidance.
Review the information sent by DCA clinical and nonclinical members of staff via MEG and complete referrals to external agencies, as appropriate, using this information.
Ensure that referrals are completed in a timely manner, following DCA policies and protocols
Support the Deputy Safeguarding Lead in the processing and followup of Safeguarding referrals, as needed
Liaise and develop good working relationships with external organisations and agencies on matters relating to the safeguarding of children and adults
Promote good practice and effective communication.
Ensuring issues relating to information sharing and confidentiality are addressed.
Support the Safeguarding Lead, Safeguarding Deputy Lead and Clinical Director for Safeguarding to ensure that staff are familiar with our safeguarding policies and procedures and that these are followed once potential or actual concerns are identified.
Undertake as requested other activities that may be outside of your area of focus but contribute to the overall success of DCA, and always within your scope of professional practice
Maintain own continuing professional development and knowledge of relevant clinical guidelines and standards

Training

NMC or HCPC Registered Healthcare Professional
At least degree level qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience
Safeguarding Adults and Children, and Mental Capacity Act training to at least level 3

Experience

3 years post qualifying work experience
Experience of working within a multiagency setting
Clinical experience relating to safeguarding
Experience of dealing with highly complex, sensitive, and difficult situations
Experience of using communication skills to influence and negotiate with a wide range staff at all levels

Knowledge

Knowledge and understanding of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Safeguarding Children agendas
Knowledge & understanding of Mental Capacity Act.
Knowledge of national policy/research and legislation relating to the safeguarding agenda
Keen understanding cultural differences and their relation to practice
Well rounded understanding of social care organisations and their functions
Ability to ensure patient and staff confidentiality is always maintained

Skills

Able to effectively communicate complex information to various audiences
Demonstrate the ability to be a strong advocate for the welfare, protection, and rights of adults at risk
Ability to work in a flexible manner using own initiative whilst balancing priorities to meet deadlines and team objectives
Ability to work and communicate effectively within a multidisciplina