Job summary
- Main area
- Safeguarding
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 224-PA20260903873
- Employer
- The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHSFT
- Town
- Oswestry
- Salary
- £57,528 - £64,750 Per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 24/09/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Named Nurse Adult Safeguarding
NHS AfC: Band 8a
Here at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, we are very proud of our reputation for providing outstanding care to our patients.
In the National Staff Survey, 69% of our staff would recommend the Trust as a place to work and 91% would recommend the hospital to a friend or family for treatment. 79% of staff say patient care is our top priority.
Our continued success is accomplished through the skills and expertise of our staff, which is underpinned by our values: Professional, Excellence, Respect, Friendly, Inclusive and Caring.
Job overview
The post supports the delivery of adult safeguarding within a clinical governance framework, promoting safeguarding as a core responsibility across the Trust. As a senior member of the integrated safeguarding team, the Named Nurse/AHP provides leadership, management and specialist support to safeguarding professionals, embedding a Think Family approach.
The post holder will work with the Chief and Deputy Chief Nurse, Named Professionals and Named Consultants to support strategic planning, service development and assurance that the Trust meets its statutory safeguarding responsibilities, including the Care Act 2014 and CQC standards.
They will provide specialist advice and supervision to Trust staff and work closely with safeguarding colleagues to ensure effective links between adult and children's services. The role will also act as the Trust lead for learning disability, autism and mental health safeguarding, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies.
The post holder will lead on Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards/Liberty Protection Safeguards and the Trust's domestic abuse strategy, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
Main duties of the job
Working for our organisation
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.
In the National Staff Survey, 69% of our staff would recommend the Trust as a place to work and 91% would recommend the hospital to a friend or relative for treatment.
Joining RJAH is more than just a job – we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.
We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities.
RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.
The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.
We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Providing visible clinical leadership and expert advice in relation to adult safeguarding, including complex safeguarding cases.
- Supporting the Trust to meet its statutory safeguarding duties under relevant legislation, including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards/Liberty Protection Safeguards and CQC requirements.
- Acting as a lead for key areas including adult safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act, DoLS/LPS, Prevent, domestic abuse, learning disability and/or autism, and mental health.
- Supporting staff to identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns, including through advice, supervision, case discussion and escalation where required.
- Working with clinical teams to ensure reasonable adjustments are made for patients with a learning disability and/or autism.
- Providing expert advice on Mental Capacity Act assessments, best interest decision making and DoLS/LPS applications.
- Supporting the management of complex safeguarding cases, including attendance at strategy meetings, case conferences and multi-agency professional meetings.
- Leading and contributing to Domestic Homicide Reviews, Safeguarding Adult Reviews, LeDeR reviews and other relevant review processes, ensuring learning is shared and embedded across the Trust.
- Working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners, including local authorities, police, mental health services, learning disability services, the Integrated Care Board and safeguarding partnerships.
- Contributing to the development and review of safeguarding policies, procedures, strategies and assurance frameworks.
- Monitoring safeguarding activity, themes, trends and compliance through dashboards, audits, reports, action plans and risk registers.
- Supporting the delivery of safeguarding training, supervision and awareness, working with Adult Safeguarding Practitioners and the Learning and Development Team.
- Line managing and supporting Adult Safeguarding Practitioners.
- Providing assurance through internal reporting routes, including safeguarding meetings, workplans, annual reports and audit outcomes.
- Promoting Making Safeguarding Personal, ensuring the voice of patients, families and carers is represented and that safeguarding practice remains person-centred.
- Maintaining professional confidentiality and accurate records in line with professional standards and Trust policies.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Possession of a relevant degree or demonstrate equivalent in experience and knowledge.
Desirable criteria
- Best Interest assessor qualification (DoLs).
- Up to date with Level 4 Multiagency Safeguarding Adult Training (as per roles and competencies for Health Care Staff Intercollegiate document 2018).
Experience
Essential criteria
- • Currently practicing in a safeguarding role or previous experience as a safeguarding practitioner with a minimum of 3 years’ experience.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered NMC registered Nurse (adults) /RMN/LD Community Public Health Practitioner or Registered HCPC AHP.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Clair Hobbs
- Job title
- Chief Nurse and Patient Safety Officer
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01691 404358
- Additional information
Executive Assistant
Sophie Donnelly
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