Safeguarding Practitioner - Liverpool, United Kingdom - Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust

    Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust
    Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust Liverpool, United Kingdom

    Found in: Talent UK C2 - 1 week ago

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    Job summary

    Following internal promotion we have an exciting opportunity to join Liverpool Women's Hospital whole of life Safeguarding Service as a Safeguarding Practitioner. The successful candidate will provide support, advice and guidance across the full safeguarding agenda including adults, children and the unborn, Mental Capacity Act and domestic abuse.

    The successful candidate will also provide safeguarding supervision and assist in the delivery of safeguarding adult and children level 3 training. Being an essential member of the team, the successful candidate will be supported by Named Professionals and Deputy Named Professionals.

    Main duties of the job

    As a Safeguarding Practitioner you will provide support, advice and guidance to a range of health professionals across the organisation. You will be responding to safeguarding concerns, providing consultations and work alongside colleagues and partner agencies to safeguard individuals from harm.

    The role will encompass work across both safeguarding adults and children and we utilise a Think Family and Making Safeguarding Personal approach.

    About us

    Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and families. Each year we deliver over 7,500 babies, carry out over 49,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly & preterm newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles and have over 4,000 genetic appointments taking place. We believe that this along with a strong dedication to research & innovation makes usthe specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

    We have some of the leading experts in their field, which has been showcased on national TV and news, making our teams famous across the world for professionalism, skill & compassion.

    The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving it's services to provide the most cutting edge and modern care possible. As well as developing services on our current site we have long-term aspirations for the future. We have recently launched a number of new strategies which provide a detailed long-term plan for our services.

    Check out why Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work using the links below:

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    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    See attached Job Description for full list of responsibilites.

    1. Reporting to the Named Professional, the post holder will support in promoting the safeguarding agenda for both adults and children.

    2. To act as 1st point of contact for any safeguarding child or adult issue

    3. To improve the availability of information to those who experience domestic abuse

    4. Support front line staff to adopt a think family approach and consider the safeguarding needs of dependants when they are providing care.

    5. To undertake risk assessment and reasonable adjustments to support staff provide appropriate care.

    6. Contribute to strategic planning

    Person Specification

    Experience

    Essential

  • Experience of multi-agency process and working.
  • Experience of managing safeguarding issues.
  • Evidence of continued professional development linked to demonstrate clinical competencies.
  • Experience of dealing with highly emotional and potentially conflicting situations.

    • Desirable

  • Awareness and understanding of equality and diversity.
  • Awareness and understanding of clinical governance.
  • Awareness of the wider health & Safety, clinical risk and quality agenda across health.

    • Personal Attributes

    Essential

  • Ability to work with various levels of organisation
  • Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working.
  • Shares information and good practice appropriately.
  • Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times.
  • Flexible and reliable

    • Qualifications & Learning

    Essential

  • Professional registration with NMC / HCPC / Social Work England
  • Possession of relevant degree or studying towards or equivalent.

    • Desirable

  • Evidence of further study within safeguarding
  • Teaching Qualification

    • Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes

    Essential

  • Strong communication & negotiation skills
  • Confident & influential in driving changes /improving standards and working with various internal and external groups and agencies.
  • Able to problem solve and initiate change
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail
  • Skilled negotiator
  • Analyse and interpret data
  • Excellent teaching, training and preceptorship skills
  • Able to deal with highly emotional situations and support staff.
  • Able to deal with conflict situations
  • Able to delegate and prioritise own workload
  • Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner.
  • Focused and effective time management

    • Desirable

  • Critical analysis in respect to the interpretation of relevant case law and legislation to ensure compliance with the Human Rights Act 2000
  • Able to support staff with bereavement care.