Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, passionate and knowledgeable Health or Social Care professional to join a committed Corporate Safeguarding Team within BCUHB. Applications are encouraged from a wide range of disciplines with a broad range of experience within children and adult services to take forward an all age based approach to safeguarding.
As a Safeguarding Advisor you will be able to retain (and enhance) your current specialist skills along with developing new ones as we improve our safeguarding offer in line with the principles of the Social Services and Wellbeing Act [2014]. You will be joining a committed hardworking and progressive team. A full induction will be offered to the successful candidate(s).
The post holder will work to provide specialist safeguarding support to all clinicians providing supervision, advice, guidance and training relating to the Safeguarding agenda. A significant element of the role will be working in partnership within a multi-agency arena ensuring effective communication, learning and collaboration is progressed between BCUHB and partner agencies.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post.
Main duties of the job
LEADERSHIP
On behalf of the Safeguarding Manager the post holder will work across BCUHB services in their respective areas
The post-holder will provide expert )advice, guidance, support and leadership to a widerange of clinical professionals
The post-holder will maintain, and support others in maintaining high quality records detailing safeguarding events
The post-holder will support staff in completing Datix to record safeguarding events where necessary , and in making referrals in a timely and expedient manner
PATIENT SAFETY AND PROTECTION
The post-holder will review intelligence from across the Director of Nursing’s portfolio, and follow up if areas are flagging as potentially requiring additional support
The post-holder will conduct regular and unannounced clinical audits of safeguarding
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac
Person specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Registered with NMC or allied health and social care professionals First degree or equivalent evidence of knowledge Good understanding of clinical governance Good understanding of consent and capacity: Gillick, Montgomery, MCA Good understanding of legal aspects of safeguarding and the importance of record keeping
Desirable criteria
- Masters qualification Experience of working in regulation and/or compliance Experience of serious incidents and root cause analysis Best Interests accredited training
Experience
Essential criteria
- post qualification experience working in a clinical setting Experience of training development and delivery Experience of clinical audit and change management Experience of delivering supervision Experience of working in a multidisciplinary and multiagency setting Previous experience of safeguardin
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Effective negotiation skills Willingness to tactfully challenge others Willingness trial and review new ways of working and contribute to developing different approaches Ability to make an effective case for change Ability to remain positive in difficult and/or challenging circumstance
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh
Values
Essential criteria
- Reliable and trustworthy Willing to address difficult issues within self and with colleagues in an open and transparent manner Able to reflect on self and own performance Ability to think in a reflective and reflexive manner
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