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Job Title: Safeguarding Adult Advisor
Note: This vacancy is a secondment for 6-12 months.
Whittington Health is an integrated hospital and community Trust, covering Islington and Haringey, with services in other London Boroughs. As the safeguarding adult service at Whittington Health expands, an exciting opportunity for an experienced, registered health and/or social care professional has arisen. Safeguarding adults practice is embedded throughout the Trust, with a recent external audit of the Trust’s safeguarding practice finding significant assurance in this area. The innovative training delivered across three local London Boroughs and partner agencies around use of the Mental Capacity Act was a previous finalist in the HSJ Best Educational Programme in the NHS. If you are looking for professional development in a supportive environment which welcomes new ideas, this could be for you! For an informal discussion please contact the Safeguarding Adult Lead Toby Kent toby.kent@nhs.net or Head of Vulnerable Adults Theresa Renwick theresa.renwick@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
Support the Safeguarding Adults Lead in the design, delivery and evaluation of education and training programmes for Whittington Health employees, which reflect best practice in safeguarding and ensure accessibility to all relevant staff.
Provide specialist knowledge, advice and practice to Trust staff consistent with the requirements of Whittington Health Safeguarding Adult policy, local Safeguarding Adult Boards, and other relevant NHS England’s safeguarding adult policies, procedures, guidelines and Care Quality Commission standards.
Assist in the development of quality assurance frameworks ensuring compliance with statutory record keeping and documentation requirements.
Monitor compliance with mandatory safeguarding training in conjunction with the learning and development team
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Support the Safeguarding Adults Lead in the design, delivery and evaluation of education and training programmes for Whittington Health employees which reflect best practice in safeguarding and ensure accessibility to all relevant staff.
Provide specialist knowledge, advice and practice to Trust staff consistent with the requirements of Whittington Health Safeguarding Adult policy, local Safeguarding Adult Boards, and other relevant NHS England’s safeguarding adult policies, procedures, guidelines and Care Quality Commission standards.
Assist in the development of quality assurance frameworks ensuring compliance with statutory record keeping and documentation requirements.
Monitor compliance with mandatory safeguarding training in conjunction with the learning and development team
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years Band 6 experience
- Educated to degree level in health or social care or clinical education related subject or equivalent experience
- Post registration qualification in safeguarding
Desirable
- Teaching qualification or equivalent
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, with differing levels of responsibility and professional backgrounds
- Ability to effectively lead change and able to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams
Desirable
- Quality improvement processes
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Recent and extensive clinical post registration experience
- Knowledge of changes to the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards framework, and an understanding of the implications for an acute Trust.
- Previous experience of chairing and organising meetings
Desirable
- Knowledge of quality monitoring processes
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This advert is for Safeguarding Adult Advisor with Whittington Health NHS Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £58,133 - £65,261 per annum inclusive of HCAs pro-rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 6 months (This is a secondment for 6-12 months.). The application deadline is 12 Aug 2026.
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