Job summary
The Safeguarding Nurse/Practitioner will demonstrate a sound understanding of the needs and risks affecting vulnerable adults, children and families. Acting as a visible role model, the post holder will provide clinical support, expert advice and practical guidance to wards and departments across the Trust, under the supervision of the Named Nurse for Safeguarding and in accordance with national and local safeguarding guidance.

This is an internal recruitment opportunity offered as a 9-month fixed-term contract or secondment to provide maternity cover. It is designed as a development opportunity for an existing ROH registered nurse or Allied Health Professional (AHP) with some safeguarding experience who wishes to develop specialist safeguarding knowledge and skills. The post holder will receive structured supervision, support and mentorship from the Named Nurse for Safeguarding, Lead Nurse for Safeguarding and Vulnerabilities, and Head of Safeguarding, enabling them to develop experience across all aspects of safeguarding practice.

Interview Date - 21/10/2026.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the safeguarding team in monitoring and improving standards of care, providing safeguarding advice to frontline staff, contributing to safeguarding governance, audits and quality improvement, and assisting with the planning and delivery of mandatory safeguarding training. They will develop and apply knowledge of key safeguarding legislation and guidance, including the Children Act (2004), Working Together to Safeguard Children (2023), the Mental Capacity Act (2005), Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, the Domestic Abuse Act (2021), and the Care Act (2014).

The Safeguarding Nurse/Practitioner will work collaboratively with internal teams and external partner agencies to minimise risk and promote the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable adults, children and families.

Applicants must be an existing ROH registered nurse or HCPC-registered Allied Health Professional (AHP) with recent clinical experience, some safeguarding experience, evidence of continuing professional development, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to professionally challenge practice where required.

About us
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.

Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.

The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.

The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.

If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.

Job responsibilities
To work as part of the Safeguarding Team and support the named nurse, safeguarding lead and head of safeguarding
Act as a resource and provide support to wards and clinical areas on safeguarding patients by:

• Ensuring adherence to Trust policies, procedures and guidelines
• Maintain accurate and confidential records
• Offer expertise and advice to multidisciplinary team members including supervision
• Work with Clinicians in the Trust to promote Safeguarding and to identify relevant cases.
• Independently assess, implement and evaluate patients with complex safeguarding needs, be able to complete DoLs processes, Early Help assessments, MARAC and other multi agency referrals.
• Demonstrate enhanced communication skills when dealing with difficult or challenging situations.
• Maintain and develop appropriate levels of specialist knowledge and skills to ensure the service remains dynamic and responsive to the needs of the patients and the Trust.
• Work closely with Social Services to review and complete safeguarding referrals
• The post holder will escalate safeguarding issues highlighted by external agencies against the Trust.
• The post holder will document and communicate clear safeguarding care plans and management plans to the clinical teams concerned with individual patient care.
• Maintain a high profile within the clinical environment to enhance clinical relationships and maintain personal practice knowledge and skills where appropriate by:
• Providing clinical support in response to safeguarding needs such as during periods of high levels of inpatient activity.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with patients, carers, significant others, and wider Multi-Disciplinary Teams and Multi-Agency Teams.
• Assist the safeguarding team in the continued progression and development of the Trust Wide safeguarding service, this includes safeguarding care plans and embedding Trust Safeguarding Strategy.
• Refer patients as necessary to other health care professionals within the multidisciplinary team to ensure a co-ordinated approach to meeting the needs of patients.
• Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure patient needs are met.

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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Current valid NMC registration -Registered Nurse Or Allied Health Professional (AHP) HCPC(HCPC
• Completion of Level 3 Safeguarding Training and additional safeguarding training
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development.

Desirable

• Recent Safeguarding external training
• Safeguarding supervision experience
• Recognised teaching qualification. E.g. Mentorship/or equivalent

Experience
Essential

• Substantial/Significant experience required as a Band 5 staff nurse or AHP, to include experience of hospital setting
• Experience of formal safeguarding in the workplace processes
• Working knowledge of clinical and safeguarding practices.
• MDT team meeting experience
• Ability to have "challenging conversations"

Desirable

• Working with vulnerable adults and children and crisis intervention
• Experience of preparing effective reports for case conferences or similar proceedings
• Experience of managing complex casework, including issues such as child abuse, mental health, substance abuse.

Knowledge
Essential

• Demonstrate a knowledge of duties required for the post
• Demonstrate ability as expert role model.
• Knowledge on Safeguarding legislation, policy and practice.
• Direct work with people experiencing emotional, personal or practical problems
• Adapt to wide range of people and situations

Desirable

• Awareness of how gender, social, economic, race, cultural, linguistic, religious and sexual orientation issues may impact young people's lives.
• Ability to use supervision effectively

other
Essential

• Demonstrates ability to work well under pressure, has robust personal strategies for coping with stress and challenging situations
• Can maintain focus for long periods and manage competing priorities
• Committed to enhancing an inclusive workplace free from discrimination

Desirable

• Open minded approach to learning from experience
• Assertive

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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Bristol Road, Birmingham, B31 2AP, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.roh.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Named Nurse for safeguarding, Chloe Butler or Afshan Zahid, roh-tr.ROH-Safeguarding@nhs.net, 01218123272