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5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Band 6 Main area Safeguarding Practitioner Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Includes weekend working) Job ref 201-25-720 Site RCHT Town Truro Salary 38,682 - 46,580 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 19/10/2025 23:59Thank you for your interest in joining us at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.We pride ourselves in striving to be an employer of choice.Strategic ThemesGreat CareCare based on what matters to people.Care provided at home or close to home.Improvement through learning, research and innovation.Prevention and alternatives to hospital.Great OrganisationBuildings that support health and wellbeing.Technology enabled care.Care teams are supported by responsive corporate services.Safe, efficient, effective and productive.Great PeopleA place people love to work and feel valued.Living our values with staff (all voices count).Attract, grow and develop talent.Leaders with compassion, who continuously learn and listen.Great PartnerEncourage and enable effective partnerships.Joined-up community services.Work with others to maximise workforce opportunities.Reduce our impact on the environment.At the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether thats job share, part time or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a home office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.The successful applicant will be an NHS employee and may therefore have contact with vulnerable service users. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been necessary to take significant steps to protect the health and safety of our staff, service users and those attending our sites. Unless exempt, we encourage and support staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.Job OverviewThis job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:Cornwall Foundation TrustRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS TrustCornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care BoardIf you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.Plan and provide supervision, support, training and advice and act as a source of specialist knowledge in matters relating to safeguarding adults, predominantly responsible for acute and community adult services. Work in allocated areas under the direction of the senior safeguarding team. Develop partnership working with statutory and voluntary organisations to aid communication and provide better outcomes for adults and families. Ensure robust communication takes place minimising risks to the adults, families, and the organisation. To be available and accessible to frontline staff and safeguarding colleagues, both within the safeguarding office and within care environments. To line manage the safeguarding adult practitioner and the safeguarding assistant practitioner.Main duties of the jobDevelop multi agency/ professional working partnerships and co-locate when appropriate to improve outcomes for adults and families.Work as team member within the safeguarding structure promoting the service and developing team skills.Attend multi agency safeguarding meetings as required.Provide support and advice on safeguarding issues to the RCHT and CPFT teams.Ensure there is a robust record keeping and storage system in place with the ability to evidence the supervision process and contact discussions.Support Deputy manager for integrated Safeguarding Services in the implementation of new guidance around safeguarding issues.Assist staff with referrals to Cornwall Council Safeguarding Adults Team.Provide case feedback from multi agency networking and ensure information is shared at appropriate meetings such as Clinical Quality and Assurance Group (CQAG)Identify and inform the Deputy manager for Integrated Safeguarding Services of gaps in service provision.Assist Deputy manager for Integrated Safeguarding Services in policy development.Identify, plan, deliver and evaluate safeguarding training for health professionals.Engage in and support Patient Safety Incident Review Framework (PSIRF) process and implementation of recommendations from these and Local Learning Reviews.Support staff participating in safeguarding enquiries.Working for our organisationWere an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve peoples physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, youll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.We work in peoples homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out servicesDetailed Job Description And Main ResponsibilitiesTo view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.Person Specification Skills And Aptitude Essential CriteriaProven Facilitation skillsAssessment and EvaluationPrioritising and managing workloadKnowledge of Safeguarding policy, context and legislationMulti-agency and skill mix workingSupervision models and delivery both individual and groupLeadership and managementEducation Qualifications and Relevant Experience Essential criteriaDegree level qualification or equivalentSubstantial experience in Safeguarding & continued practice & professional developmentDesirable criteriaCurrent professional registration e.g NMC, HCPCAt Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust We Are Proud To Prioritise The Development Of Our People. To Support This, The Following Opportunities Are AvailableCareer conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent managementProtected CPD time for registered staffAccess to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staffLeadership and Management development programmesCoaching and mentoring opportunitiesA full clinical induction programme for operational skillsAccess to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staffA bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staffIndividual professional development programmesBeing part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include:Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental healthFree access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staffFree DBS checks where requiredDiscounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractionsNHS Pension SchemeSalary sacrifice car schemeCycle to work schemeThe Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status.The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details.Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce. We aspire to have a culture that develops, promotes and supports lived experience roles - throughout the organisation.If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. 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