Safeguarding Nurse Specialist

NHS

  • Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf
  • £48,527-55,532 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 hour ago
This is an exciting opportunity to professionally develop within a safeguarding and public protection role by, joining the corporate safeguarding team at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.This specialist post will support the statutory safeguarding functions of the health board. Demonstrating professional leadership and contribute to meeting Health and Care Standards in relation to safeguarding. Working with the Corporate Safeguarding Team, to provide a high level, consistent and co-ordinated approach to Safeguarding practice across the organisation in accordance with local and national guidance and legislation relevant to SafeguardingThe successful applicant will be required to work across all areas of the health board, including the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) in Bridgend, Duty Desk at Ynysmeurig House and Child Protection Medical Hub at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital. In addition, support and advise colleagues across health services for the purposes of safeguarding children and adults at risk.This role requires someone who is committed to working in partnership to protect those who are vulnerable or at risk of abuse or neglect. Demonstrating versatility and flexibility to meet the needs of those that require support.Main duties of the jobWelsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see 'Welsh Language Guidance' in the documents right at the bottom.o The post holder will work as part of the UHB Safeguarding Team to provide specialist advice and support in relation to child protection, adults at risk and domestic abuse to all staff within CTMUHB.o Support and facilitate the revision, development and oversight of safeguarding children, adults at risk, DoLS and domestic abuse processes for the UHB.o Represent CTMUHB in multi-agency forums such as strategy meetings, conferences, core groups to ensure appropriate and proportionate information is shared to safeguard children and adults.o Where necessary act as chair for safeguarding meetings where a multi-disciplinary/multi-agency approach is required to safeguard children and adults.o Support the delivery of national safeguarding frameworks, strategies, policies and guidance.About usCwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:o We listen, learn, and improveo We treat everyone with respecto We work together as one teamCTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.DetailsDate posted04 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£48,527 to £55,532 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number110-NMR292-0925Job locationsYnysmeurig HouseAbercynonMountain AshCF45 4SNJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in TracPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Master's Level or equivalent skills, experience or knowledge
Desirable
  • Understanding of professional and current issues in Safeguarding
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience of managing and investigating incidents.
Desirable
  • Evidence of delivering presentations to large multi-professional, multi-agency groups.
  • Welsh language speaking/listening skills at a Level 3 or above
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Master's Level or equivalent skills, experience or knowledge
Desirable
  • Understanding of professional and current issues in Safeguarding
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience of managing and investigating incidents.
Desirable
  • Evidence of delivering presentations to large multi-professional, multi-agency groups.
  • Welsh language speaking/listening skills at a Level 3 or above

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