Fixed Term – 10 months – Full time – 37.5 hours per week
The post holder is expected to have a clear understanding of how this post contributes to the achievement and values of the organisation. Community health services are an essential part of national healthcare. We at Bromley Healthcare are here to meet the challenges and reduce health inequalities and create a culture of belonging and inclusivity within our neighbourhoods. Bromley Healthcare want to empower people to live their fullest lives at the heart of their communities. Our values are core to this; these are belonging, health and wellbeing, continuous learning and development with an overarching principle of compassion.
Proposed interview date week beginning 19th July
Main duties of the job
Ensure staff are supported and empowered to make decisions related to adult safeguarding.
Assist with the development, delivery and evaluation of evidence based Safeguarding Training, including Mental Capacity Act (MCA), Deprivation of Liberty safeguards (DoLS), Domestic abuse, Self-neglect and PREVENT to staff across Bromley Healthcare.
To act as a resource and provide advice on the use and application of the 2 Mental Capacity Act/Deprivation of Liberty Safeguard (DoLS), in particular the use of least restrictive practice. Enabling staff to complete their assessments and applications in a robust and timely manner.
Develop and maintain Safeguarding adult resources across BromleyHealthcare, ensuring these are updated in line with any changes in legislation, to ensure compliance and support best practice.
To work in partnership with Safeguarding Children Advisors/Named Nurses and peers to deliver a ‘think family’ approach when managing adults at risk or those identified as having increased vulnerability who may have children.
Contribute to audit and the monitoring of standards relating to safeguarding adults and mental capacity. Support the collection and collation of data to inform changes in practice that may be required from the audit.
Contribute towards the development of safeguarding adult reports for the Bromley Healthcare Board and the Safeguarding Adult Boards.
About us
Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.
Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.
We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.
Person Specification
- Knowledge of the legal framework around adult safeguarding.
- Knowledge around the Mental Capacity Act.
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.
£55,524 to £62,652 a year pro rata per annum inc HCAS
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