Safeguarding Adult Specialist Nurse/Professional

Job overview

The Safeguarding Specialist will play a key role in providing expert, evidence‑based safeguarding advice, leadership and support across North Cheshire and Mersey (NCM). Working autonomously and in close collaboration with clinical teams, senior leaders and external partner agencies, the post holder will ensure robust safeguarding practice across adults, including the application of the Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and Mental Health Act.

The role focuses on promoting high standards of patient‑centred, trauma‑informed care through education, audit, incident review, service development and quality improvement. The Safeguarding Specialist will contribute to serious reviews, policy development and Trust‑wide safeguarding strategies, deputising for the Head of Safeguarding when required, and acting as a trusted expert resource to staff at all levels.

Main duties of the job

The Safeguarding Specialist is responsible for providing expert safeguarding advice, support and leadership across North Cheshire and Mersey (NCM). The role involves supporting staff to identify, manage and escalate safeguarding concerns, ensuring safe and lawful practice in line with the Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and Mental Health Act. Key duties include delivering and developing safeguarding training, contributing to audits, incident reviews and serious adult reviews, supporting policy development, and working closely with multidisciplinary teams and external partner agencies to promote high‑quality, patient‑centred safeguarding practice.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full details of the role, including main duties and responsibilities are  available in the full Job Description and Person Specification which you  can find on the right -hand side of the advert page