Job description

POST: Safeguarding Adults Specialist Nurse

BAND: 6 (37.5 hours)

REPORTS TO &
RESPONSIBLE TO: Head of Safeguarding Adults & Prevent (Named Nurse)

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Deputy Chief Nurse

JOB SUMMARY:

To support Head of Safeguarding Adults & Prevent in the operational delivery, service
development and monitoring of the statutory and regulatory Safeguarding adults duties as
outlined within the Care Act 2014

To support high quality “hands on” clinical presence, specialist advice and training to staff in
relation to
- Safeguarding adults
- Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2007 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) 2009
- Associated continuous professional development & service requirements as identified
by the named Nurse

To provide effective clinical leadership and work with team colleagues to meet local key
performance indicators (KPI), CQC Standards of Care and regulatory & commissioning
contractual requirements.

SECTION 1- MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

PROFESSIONAL / CLINICAL:
 To ensure in conjunction with team colleagues that effective local and national policies
in particular to the Care Act, 2014 are in place and Safeguarding Boards procedures are
adhered to.

 To assist the administrative team(s) to deliver daily operational priorities, local KPI
within agreed deadlines, escalating any concerns to the safeguarding practitioner
/Named nurse

 To provide strong clinical presence and assistance, specialist advice /training and input
at operational level on matters relating to the wider Safeguarding Adults agenda, which
include standards, associated with MAPPA, MCA and DOLS, general safeguarding,
escalating any complex staff related concerns to named nurse.

 To ensure staff follow the above processes to put into place real time protection plans,
and undertake robust enquiries within timescales in order to promote a high standard of

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 safeguarding practice, escalating complex /Trust acquired
cases to Head of Safeguarding Adults.

 To provide specialist clinical presence / input relating to complex decisions in relation to

restrictive practices and restraint processes, ensuring staff follow appropriate policies
and governance systems to support personalised care, escalating high risk cases to
named nurse /safeguarding practitioner.

 To support audit ( and where appropriate lead on ) accuracy of information in relation to

referrals and enquiries to the Mental Capacity Act and DoLS maintaining audit of
relevant activity in relation to the implementation of the Mental Capacity Act including
DoLS as directed.

 To support direction for staff at the interface with the relevant Local authority
(Supervisory Body) for the completion of complex assessments of capacity and best
interest decision makings and authorisation of DoLS.

 To attend and support /manage strategy meetings, input in case conferences and
relevant meetings, sharing health information according to the Caldicott principles as
required.

 To assist in coordination and the submission of a range of information requests, source

of evidence, and appropriate safeguarding reports /dashboards/ audit data/ regulatory
requirements as required.

 To support any promotional / safeguarding events as advised.

 To support and input on specific policy and (where appropriate lead on) service
development requirements as identified by the Head of Safeguarding Adults within
agreed timescales, producing associated action plans and reports and safeguarding
alerts.

 To signpost staff to liaise with the Trust Legal Office for matters relating to Lasting
Power Attorneys, Advance directives, Court of Protection and relevant legal /Coroners
Inquest requirements

 To identify gaps in practice and areas for development around the implementation of the
wider safeguarding practice, Mental Capacity Act/DoLS and assist in the formulation of
appropriate strategies to strengthen good practice.

 To ensure information both written and verbal (which is often confidential, sensitive and
highly complex information) is shared in a timely, accurate manner and recorded.

 To support audit (where appropriate lead on) activity relevant to area of practice and/
or as part of the wider safeguarding audit / work plan as agreed with the head of adult

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 safeguarding and ensure learning from relevant
audits/improvements are fed back to the relevant team(s)

 To ensure the wider safeguarding team are supported in order to achieve the relevant
key performance indicators / service targets.

 To support the dissemination of any learning from Serious Case Reviews, management
reviews, multiagency learning reviews and other events in conjunction with the wider
team(s)

 To have knowledge of the safeguarding team’s databases and to be proficient in using

the systems; covering these duties during the absence of administrative support as
required

• Provide accurate and relevant data to inform service planning and monitoring
requirements as required.

 To facilitate the learning experience of staff of various disciplines and levels, (where
appropriate lead on) in order to ensure they have the opportunity to meet their learning
outcomes.

 To ensure correct information sharing processes are used on a “needs to know basis “
and PID protected.

 To assist in the planning, development and implementation of data collection, recording

systems and analysis in relation to the wider safeguarding work

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

 To participate in the planning and implementation of basic awareness induction training

for safeguarding and MCA/DOLS, Prevent and wider safeguarding /multi agency events
as required.
.
 To keep abreast of national developments, which influence local implementation of the
Mental Capacity Act including DOLS, and Safeguarding cases and those aligned to the
interagency collegiate guidance for adult safeguarding.

 To provide briefings to Head of Safeguarding Adults as required particularly in relation

to Police, Staff related or Complex cases.

 To use a range of methods of delivery to support staff awareness, staff confidence and
knowledge in response to the wider safeguarding agenda, escalating through divisional
line management structures any areas of noncompliance.

 To support submission of training need analysis, coordination and data requests

associated with safeguarding training activity or returns.

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 To ensure own knowledge of safeguarding related
government publications and initiatives are up to date and
evidence based.

 To be responsible for self-development of skills and competence through participation in

learning and developing activities within NMC requirements in order to meet validation
requirements or agreed competency requirements.

 To consistently act as a role model to other staff in the expected behaviours and
values/standards set within the team and to respectively challenge staff behaviours/
conflicts that lead to poor performance or wider concerns. Escalating concerns as
appropriate.

 To outline own development requirements, access relevant / mandatory training and

maintain records to meet validation requirements.

 To be responsible for individual safeguarding supervision in relation to safeguarding

adults and relevant staff involved in safeguarding activity as appropriate.

 To ensure safe and efficient use of equipment, resources and consumables at all times

 To support the Head of safeguarding adults in the monitoring and efficient use of all
equipment, resources and consumables

 To be responsible for management and delivery of individual responsibilities, objectives

and duties as agreed, escalating any areas of concerns.

 To actively identify gaps for further improvement, and participate in the required
changes and implementation of service delivery and ongoing development in relation to
safeguarding adults.

 To receive and deliver highly complex, highly sensitive and highly contentious
information to service users, carers, advocates and other stakeholders through both
written and verbal means as required.

 To be responsive to a range of changing /challenging priorities and urgent requests as

they occur or in relation to safeguarding agenda in real time, escalate any areas or
complex cases in advance that require attention to Head of Safeguarding Adults &
Prevent.

 To work in collaboration with other Safeguarding practitioner’s in the delivery of service

requirements, providing cross cover as required.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT:

 Induct new staff to the department, support new or less experienced work colleagues to
adapt to the workplace and safeguarding standards/systems

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 Provide onsite training and input to staff in the
management of safeguarding processes, and associated safeguarding systems within
the relevant clinical areas.

 To provide daily supervision to safeguarding administrative team as required – ensuring

key priorities are communicated and delivered, linking with team colleagues for issues
of concern.

 To ensure the admin team produce accurate activity reports and dashboards as
directed

 Use own car to drive to community visits and other clinical/non-clinical venues and
meetings

 To manage areas of conflict and / or tension in a professional and sensitive manner

whilst upholding trust values and effective team working

 To convey information effectively and professionally, often within a highly charged

emotional atmosphere where a consensus viewpoint is not held, retaining effective
summary notes.

SECTION 2- KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

 To keep up to date with wider Care Act, DOLS /MCA legislation, policies and
associated best practice, based on research within the sphere of responsibilities.

 To maintain professional registration with the relevant professional organization,

including professional /Clinical supervision with Line manager.

 To support staff in enabling the development and implementation of policies and

information.

 To be a trained Safeguarding Adult Manager.

SECTION 3- EFFORT AND ENVIRONMENT

 To write reports and concentrate for long periods of time when managing complex
cases and ethical decision making.

 To manage unpredictable work patterns, which requires constant re-prioritisation of

workload to meet urgent deadlines, e.g. service user crisis, serious and urgent
decisions; complaints.

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 To manage specific safeguarding cases and provide input
on a regular basis especially where individual patients
may present challenging behaviours and display associated risks within a distressing
and highly charged environment including

- Frequent exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances, e.g. service user in

crisis, legal restrictions, complex decision making

 To manage occasional exposure to unpleasant working conditions, e.g. verbal

aggression, members of the public and clients when dealing with decision making.

SECTION 4- ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

1. To provide cover for colleagues as directed by your manager.

2. Risk Management (Health & Safety)

a) You will follow risk management procedures at all times. The Risk Management procedures for
the Trust and the department are kept by the departmental manager.

b) You are personally responsible for Risk Management issues in respect of yourself and your
colleagues.

c) If you identify a potential hazard you should report it to your manager / supervisor at once. If in
doubt you should speak to your manager for guidance.

d) You must always use safety equipment provided, and report any defects to your manager. You
must attend Risk Management Training as directed by your manager.

e) If you are a manager or have line management responsibilities for staff or a department or
area of work, you are responsible for the Risk Management issues in that area. You will ensure
that there is an annual Risk Management audit in your area and make sure that where
necessary, an action plan eradicating risks is drawn up and implemented.

f) Should you need help in resolving Risk Management matters, you must seek assistance from
your manager.

3. Infection Prevention and Control

a) You are personally responsible for ensuring that you protect yourself, patients, visitors and
colleagues from the risks of infection associated with health care activities and the care
environment.

b) You must adhere to infection prevention and control policies at all times liaising with the
infection control team and acting on any instructions given.

c) You must attend regular infection prevention and control update training.

d) You should at all times promote and demonstrate good practice for the prevention and control
of infection.

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4. To avoid any behaviour which discriminates against your
fellow employees, or potential employees on the grounds of
their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, creed, colour, nationality, ethnic
origin or disability.

5. To safeguard at all times confidentiality of information relating to patients and staff.

6 Child Protection and Vulnerable People

It is the responsibility of all staff to safeguard children and/or vulnerable adults, to access training
to ensure they know what constitutes abuse, and what support is available to them, at a level
appropriate to their role and responsibilities.
To report any concerns, without delay, to the identified person within their department/division or
area of responsibility as per the relevant policies, keeping clear records, and following up as
required to ensure necessary actions have been taken.

7. No Smoking Policy
The Trust operates a No Smoking Policy which states that smoking is prohibited within all Trust
premises and on the site. This includes entrances, exits, cars, lease cars, car parks, pavements
and walkways, areas hidden from general view and residences. As an employee of the Trust you
are expected to comply with this policy, failure to do so may result in disciplinary action being
taken under the Trust’s Conduct and Disciplinary Policy.

7. To behave in a manner which ensures the security of NHS property and resources.

8. To abide by all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures.

This list of duties and responsibilities is by no means exhaustive, and the post holder may be
required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required.

This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification in

consultation with the post holder.

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Safeguarding Specialist Nurse
Person Specification
ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS Essential Desirable
Qualifications/Training
Registered Nurse Yes
Educated to degree level or professional equivalent Yes or
working
towards
Relevant post graduate training / teaching Yes
qualification (or working towards)
Evidence of working within the wider Safeguarding Yes
adults/ MCA/DOLS/Associated regulatory standards
Safeguarding Adult Manager Yes
Knowledge
Knowledge of local and national legislation & policy Yes
changes affecting Safeguarding Adults & Care Act
Knowledge of MCA/DOLS regulatory frameworks Yes
and relationship with safeguarding
Knowledge of legal frameworks and its relationship Yes
with Safeguarding adults
Knowledge of data protection and NHS code of Yes
confidentiality
Demonstrates an awareness of issues when working Yes
across organisations and disciplines and understands
key elements of change management /leadership
Experience of working, developing and implementing Yes
processes to monitor and measure a range of
assurance systems
Knowledge of values and principles underpinning Yes
Safeguarding
Skills and Abilities
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written Yes
communication skills
Developed analytical skills to assess, synthetize , Yes
interpret, act and report upon complex data.
Excellent planning and prioritization skills to manage Yes
competing demands
Inter –personal skills to be able to inspire and Yes
motivate others /challenge behaviors
Negotiation and influencing skills to be able to lead Yes

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and motivate change
Risk assessment skills / Investigation/ Inquiry skills Yes
Ability to demonstrate attention to detail Yes
To be able to train different levels of staff in Yes
safeguarding
Audit skills to be able to identify area for audit and Yes
support on the implementation of the audit
To be able to constructively comment on policies Yes
which will improve service delivery
IT keyboard skills to manage databases and Yes
safeguarding systems
Ability to prioritise work and time manage multiple Yes
tasks
Personal Qualities
Evidence of continuing personal and professional Yes
learning and development
To be able and willing to work flexibly to meet Yes
spontaneous nature of the service need.
Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines Yes
whilst maintaining a high quality of work
Excellent time management and organisational skills, Yes
with ability to meet tight deadlines
Ability to apply personal reflective skills for self- Yes
learning
Driving licence / ability to drive and access to public Yes
transport in working hours
To maintain focus on deliverable outputs /own work Yes
plan during competing /changing priorities

Updated April 2019 NK

Chief Executive – Karen James

Chairman – Jane McCall