Safeguarding Administrator

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Safeguarding Administrator to join our team at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Working as our Safeguarding Administrator provides essential administrative support to the healthcare organisation's safeguarding arrangements, ensuring robust systems are in place to protect children, young people, and adults at risk.

You will support clinical and non-clinical staff in the safeguarding team, Working closely with the Safeguarding Lead, and external agencies.

Ensure safeguarding concerns are managed efficiently, confidentially, and in a timely manner, contributing to safe. No VISA sponsorship available for this role

Main duties of the job

Please refer to the Job Description for the full list of duties and responsibilities. However, some of the key requirements of the role are outlined below:

To support and strengthen effective safeguarding practice across healthcare services, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of patients.

Maintain accurate, secure and compliant safeguarding records in line with regulatory and organisational requirements.

Facilitate timely reporting, monitoring and assurance of safeguarding activity, supporting robust governance and continuous improvement.

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Safeguarding Administrator role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

• Previous experience in an administration role database i.e. Access
• Understanding of Safeguarding and Medical terminology
• Experience of working in safeguarding.

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience of working in healthcare environment

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.

Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.

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