Vulnerabilities Practitioner

We are seeking exceptional individuals with either a background in mental health, general or learning disabilities, midwifery, or social work experience to support the expansion of the clinical vulnerabilities team at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The postholder will play a pivotal role in the care and support of individuals who may be at risk of abuse, in addition to supporting the overarching strategy to facilitate a trauma-informed approach within the organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a new and developing service, working closely with the Director of Nursing for Safeguarding and Vulnerable People, the Lead Nurse for Vulnerabilities, the Associate Director of Nursing for Mental Health, and other senior safeguarding/vulnerability leads. The postholder will collaborate closely with operational teams to support the delivery of a coherent trauma-informed vulnerabilities service across all sites within the Trust.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an expert clinical and professional practitioner to work collaboratively and innovatively with colleagues from within the Trust, local authorities, and other external stakeholders and agencies to coordinate care and support. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to manage a complex caseload and make sound judgments.

This is a very exciting time to join the team and positively impact the overall experience and outcomes of care for our most vulnerable patients in a complex and thriving Trust. The Trust’s 5-year strategy, Strong Roots and Global Reach, sets out our vision to be BOLD: Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in research, innovation, and education, and Diversity, equality, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do.

The postholder will work closely with a dedicated vulnerability service and safeguarding team, supported by visible leadership and a dedicated Director of Nursing for Vulnerable People. We seek someone committed to providing the best care and demonstrating the King’s values in interactions with colleagues and patients.

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest teaching Trusts, with a turnover of approximately £1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts annually, and over 15,000 staff across South East London. We offer a full range of services across five sites. Our strategy, Strong Roots, Global Reach, aims to be BOLD: person-centred, digitally-enabled, and sustainable, elevating Team King’s to new heights.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and seek individuals ready to join a highly professional team and make a lasting difference to our patients and staff. King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan, with net-zero carbon targets set for 2040 (NHS Carbon Footprint) and 2045 (NHS Carbon Footprint Plus). We encourage all staff to work responsibly to minimize environmental impact.

For further details or informal visits, contact: Chelsie Sills, Lead Nurse - Vulnerabilities, at Chelsie.sills@nhs.net or Joanne Gajadhar, Director of Nursing, Vulnerable People, at joanne.gajadhar2@nhs.net.