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Job summary

Main area
Safeguarding
Grade
Band 8a
Contract
Permanent: This role requires an on-site presence with ability to go onto clinical areas if needed.
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
387-TS0190-ALX
Employer
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Trust HQ, City & Weston Campus,
Town
Bristol
Salary
£57,528 - £64,750 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
18/11/2026 23:59

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Deputy Named Professional for Safeguarding Adults

Band 8a

As part of the transition to a Group Clinical Services structure within Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, there is an increased expectation of cross-site working.

Although roles will have a designated base, post holders are likely to be required to work across multiple Trust sites in line with service needs. Where this is not included in the initial job plan, any future requirement arising from the departmental restructures will be addressed through the job planning process. Travel time will be taken into consideration in line with contractual expectations.

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Considering this, if you are interested in this role, please do apply as soon as you can.

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Job overview

Reporting directly to the Named Professional and Lead for Adult Safeguarding, the Deputy Named Professional for Safeguarding Adults post incorporates a key deputy leadership role supporting the Trust's MCA, LPS, Prevent and PiPoT agendas, leading delegated areas of work and deputising for the Named Professional as required.

 Please see job profile (attached) for full job overview. 

Main duties of the job

  

Clinical Responsibilities 

Leadership and Management 

Education, Training & Supervision

Communication and Coordination

Audit, Monitoring and Research 

Governance, Policy & Service Development

 

 

 

Please see job profile (attached) for full job overview. 

 

 

Working for our organisation

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.  

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.  

 Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job profile for full details of the role and responsibilities. 

 

Job profile - Deputy Named Professional for Safeguarding Adults

Person specification

Person Spec

Essential criteria
  • Registration with the NMC, HCPC or other appropriate professional regulator.
  • Master's level qualification in a safeguarding field or demonstrable equivalent postgraduate specialist knowledge and experience.
  • Post-registration safeguarding training.
  • Clinical leadership qualification or equivalent leadership development.
  • Brings a strong blend of sophisticated theoretical safeguarding knowledge and substantial practical experience, demonstrating a high level of expertise in safeguarding adults.
  • Systematic understanding of safeguarding adults, with up-to-date critical awareness of current issues, legislation and best practice.
  • Systematic understanding of the Care Act (2014), Mental Capacity Act (2005), Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), Working Together to Safeguard Children (2023) where relevant, the Intercollegiate Documents for Safeguarding Adults and Children, and the NHSE Safeguarding Accountability and Assurance Framework.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding research and its application to safeguarding adults practice.
  • Ability to lead, develop, deliver and evaluate safeguarding education across the Trust and with multi-agency partners. E
  • Ability to use, analyse and apply research findings to improve safeguarding practice and service delivery.
  • Demonstrates sound professional judgement when managing exceptionally complex safeguarding situations.
  • High-level teaching, presentation and communication skills for a wide range of audiences.
  • Ability to communicate highly complex and sensitive information effectively.
  • Strong IT skills, including developing educational resources and producing reports.
  • Ability to develop, review and ensure accessibility of safeguarding policies and procedures.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective professional networks across health, social care and partner agencies.
  • Experience delivering induction, refresher and specialist safeguarding training (e.g. Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, Domestic Abuse, PREVENT and related safeguarding topics).
  • Experience providing safeguarding supervision, leadership and management.
  • Experience of safeguarding adults practice within health and/or social care settings.
  • Experience evaluating safeguarding practice through audit, quality assurance and service improvement. E
  • Experience preparing reports and presenting complex safeguarding information to senior groups and multi-agency forums.
  • Engagement in clinical and safeguarding supervision.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to continuing professional development and maintains professional registration.
  • Adheres to professional codes of conduct and Trust policies.
  • Embraces the Trust's values and demonstrates an attitude which respects and values patients, families, carers and colleagues, while actively promoting staff wellbeing.
  • Recognises the harmful effects of discrimination and inequality on health outcomes for adults and children, and actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion.
  • Demonstrates resilience, integrity and professionalism when managing complex safeguarding issues.
  • Flexible in style and approach to support colleagues, services and organisational change.
Desirable criteria
  • Teaching qualification or recognised education/facilitation training.
  • Ability to evaluate training effectiveness and produce reports demonstrating impact and learning.
  • Experience developing, implementing and reviewing safeguarding policies, procedures and guidance.
  • Experience of providing evidence in legal proceedings and attending court.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Lloyd Williams
Job title
Safeguarding General Manager
Email address
[email protected]
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