Safeguarding Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist in Domestic Abuse

Job summary

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, self motivated nurse with experience and knowledge of Safeguarding and Domestic Abuse to work within the Safeguarding Team. The role will involve supporting staff who work with both adults and children within our Acute services. The post holder will be responsible for providing specialist advice on managing adult Safeguarding matters within the organisation; working in partnership with Adult Social Care; the co-ordination of adult safeguarding procedures and reporting to the Trust Named Professional for Safeguarding Adults. The post holder will implement procedures and guidance that effectively supports Trust staff to recognise Domestic Abuse (DA) by empowering them to understand and embed the implications of DA and its effects on individuals and families. Also to promote the Trust's "How Safe Do You Feel" Domestic Abuse routine enquiry campaign.

Main duties of the job

• To provide expert, trauma-informed clinical leadership and specialist nursing advice on domestic abuse (DA) and adult safeguarding across the Trust, ensuring safe, lawful and person-centred responses for adults at risk, including those with care and support needs.
• To act as the Trust's domestic abuse clinical lead, strengthening pathways, policies and training, and ensuring compliance with the Care Act 2014, Domestic Abuse Act 2021, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Human Rights Act 1998, NMC Code of Practice and CQC Regulations.
• To deliver high-quality case consultation, risk assessment, and care planning; coordinate and contribute to MARAC, and support staff through supervision and reflective practice.
• To drive quality improvement, data reporting and assurance for DA-related safeguarding, supporting the Trust's statutory duties and patient safety priorities.
• Provide timely advice to ED, wards, outpatients and community teams including discreet disclosure techniques and safe discharge planning.
• Provide safeguarding supervision (1:1 and group) and reflective practice, with attention to vicarious trauma and staff wellbeing.
• Mentor and coach champions and link roles across divisions.

About us

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. We run major acute services at Northwick Park Hospital, St Mark's Hospital, Ealing Hospital and Central Middlesex Hospital. We are a university teaching NHS trust.

Person Specification

Essential

• Professional Nursing Registration (RGN, RMN, RNLD) at least 3 years
• Extensive post qualifying experience and robust understanding of safeguarding and domestic abuse legislation
• A working knowledge of the Care Act 2014, mental capacity assessments, deprivation of liberty safeguards applications, continuing care or complex case management within social care/nursing
• Experience of attending MARAC meetings
• Evidence of Safeguarding Adults multi-agency safeguarding training at level 3
• Able to travel between Trust Sites either by public transport or own car

Desirable

• Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
• Undertaking Internal Management Reviews for SAR's, DARDR's OWHR's
• Contributing towards Safeguarding Adult Reviews (SAR)
• Knowledge of PSIRF methodology
• Safeguarding Children Training at Level 3

Additional Information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

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Address: Northwick Park Hospital, Watford Road, Harrow, London HA1 3UJ
Website: https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk

Contact for questions

Lead Professional for Adult Safeguarding: Angela Sobers
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