Band 7 Senior Safeguarding Adults Advisor

Job overview

Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest and forward-thinking Trust, servicing a diverse population across North East London. Our safeguarding agenda include delivery of high standards of statutory requirements in respect of the wider adults agenda including, domestic abuse, and harmful practices remit, in alignment with requirements as identified in the London Multiagency Adults Safeguarding Policy, November 2025, The Care Act 2014, and Domestic Abuse Act, 2021, and any other relevant statutory guidance.

Applications are invited from registered adult nurses, who have a ‘live’ NMC Registration, with significant experience of safeguarding adults as identified in the Person Specification of the Job Description. Candidates are required to include evidence within the application and provide clear examples of demonstrable experience within the additional supportive information section of the application form.

We are looking for someone who has effective organisational skills, highly developed communication skills, knowledge and understanding of key legislation and guidance underpinning safeguarding adults at risk and has the ability to interact with people from a wide variety of professional backgrounds.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to step into a Named Nurse role in the future. Informal enquiries are actively encouraged by Stephen Hynes at [email protected] or call 01708 435000 Ext 5179.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of the Corporate Nursing Safeguarding Team, supporting the Named Safeguarding Professionals to ensure an effective safeguarding service is delivered promoting working across the life course (children, young people and adults services within BHRUT), to ensure that standards are monitored in line with the Trust’s statutory requirements in respect of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 and the Care Act 2014.

Under the direction of the Named Nurse, Safeguarding Adults the post holder will work collaboratively with other members of the Trust’s Safeguarding Team to safeguard and promote the welfare of all adults, children and young people at risk of abuse and neglect who access the services of the Trust.

In addition, the post holder will be expected to deputise in the absence of the Named Nurse Safeguarding Adults and also provide direct line management to the Safeguarding Adults Advisor.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role.  Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Louise Lucy Glavin, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 Ext. 5936. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.