Lead Nurse for Safeguarding Team & Named Nurse for Adult Safeguarding

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Job Overview

The post holder will serve as the Named Nurse for Safeguarding Adults and the strategic safeguarding lead across Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, under the executive portfolio of the Chief Nurse. They will ensure the Trust meets its statutory obligations under the Children’s Act 2004, Care Act 2014, and other relevant legislation, delivering safe and effective services that protect vulnerable individuals. This role involves leading and coordinating safeguarding for both adults and children, promoting a unified “Think Family” approach. The post holder will manage the Safeguarding Team, oversee governance and assurance processes, and ensure robust safeguarding systems are in place across all Trust sites.

Strategic Leadership & Governance

• Act as the Trust-wide strategic lead for safeguarding, ensuring compliance with the Children’s Act 2004, Care Act 2014, and other statutory guidance.
• Provide expert leadership across adult and children safeguarding agendas, promoting a “Think Family” approach.

Operational

• Manage the Safeguarding Team, including line management, supervision, and performance.
• Chair safeguarding meetings and lead the Trust-wide Safeguarding Champions Model.

Clinical

• Provide expert advice on complex safeguarding cases involving adults and children.
• Hold lead responsibility for PREVENT and Mental Capacity Act (MCA) compliance.

Education & Training

• Develop and deliver safeguarding training programmes, including Domestic Abuse and PREVENT.
• Support safeguarding training needs analysis and monitor compliance.

Quality & Safety

• Ensure safeguarding data quality and reporting to external agencies (e.g., NHSE, ICB).
• Lead safeguarding reviews and ensure lessons learned are disseminated.

Inter‑agency Collaboration

• Represent the Trust at local and national safeguarding boards and partnerships.
• Liaise with external agencies including social care, police, education, and health providers.
• Provide safeguarding input into multi‑agency safeguarding hubs and partnership boards.

Research & Development

• Lead safeguarding audits and contribute to research and evidence‑based practice.
• Support digitalisation of safeguarding documentation within electronic patient records.

What’s in it for You?

• Competitive salary (including high‑cost area supplement)
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
• 24/7 independent counselling support
• Career‑long learning and development opportunities
• Excellent transport connections
• Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemes
• Free Pilates classes
• Full support and training to develop your skills

Education / Qualifications

• Level 4 safeguarding children and adult competencies
• Postgraduate qualification in safeguarding
• Recognised teaching qualification (e.g. ENB 998, Safeguarding Train the Trainers Course, PGCAE)

Experience

• Extensive experience of leading safeguarding at a senior level; e.g., Named Professional
• Experience of working and leading across the children young people agenda
• Completion of Individual Management Reviews, Domestic Homicide Reviews and Safeguarding Reviews

Knowledge

• Evidence of understanding of Information and Clinical Governance / risk management
• Experience on leading complex teams

Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references. We do not offer visa sponsorship for roles unless clearly stated in our adverts, so please consider this before applying.

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture. As part of our pledge to take positive action in recruitment we encourage applications from under‑represented candidates including BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) and Disabled candidates as we work towards a representative workforce that is able to provide the quality, dignity and respect and to deliver above and beyond.

Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation, and we are committed to helping our employees achieve a work‑life balance that is beneficial for health and wellbeing, motivation levels and job satisfaction. Every employee of the Trust has the right to request to work flexibly. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team at moorfields.recruitment@nhs.net.

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