NHS
Job title:
Director of Safeguarding – National Safeguarding Service
Company
NHS
Job description
This exciting and pivotal senior leadership position has overall responsibility for leading and managing the National Safeguarding Service (NSS) to support the NHS in demonstrably embedding a culture of learning, quality improvement and innovation in safeguarding services.The Director will ensure that the NSS delivers a step change in the design,development and implementation of safeguarding improvement programmes, using strong quality improvement and programme management. This will include adoption of evidence-based improvement interventions and ‘A Healthier Wales’ Quadruple Aim and focused outcomes in line with NHS Wales Quality and Safety Framework, and the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Safeguarding in Health Review.The post holder also plays a pivotal role in the office of the Director of Nursing, Quality and Integrated Governance as part of the senior management team.We have an exciting opportunity for an exceptional leader to join us as our Director of National Safeguarding Service (NSS) in Public Health Wales.This is a fantastic opportunity to join us at a pivotal time with the recent approval of our newlong Term Strategy to 2035 – Working together for a Healthier Wales. In joining us, you will be a key leader in its implementation and at a time when we are accelerating our work with our people across the organisation in relation to our culture, quality, engagement and impact.Main duties of the jobThis exciting and pivotal senior leadership position has overall responsibility for leading and managing the NSS to support the NHS in demonstrably embedding a culture of learning, quality improvement and innovation in safeguarding services.The Director will ensure that the NSS delivers a step change in the design, development and implementation of safeguarding improvement programmes, using strong quality improvement and programme management. This will include adoption of evidence-based improvement interventions and ‘A Healthier Wales’ Quadruple Aim and focused outcomes in line with NHS Wales Quality and Safety Framework.About usWe are Public Health Wales – the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is ‘working together for a healthier Wales’. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change.Our organisation is guided by our Values, ‘Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference’. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/careers/For guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/Date posted07 March 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 9SalaryDepending on experience Medical £106,000 – £154,760 or Band 9 £101,390 – £116,673 p.a.ContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number028-AC062-0325Job locationsCardiff / Wrexham / SwanseaCardiff / Wrexham / SwanseaCF10 4BZJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe Director will provide collaborative leadership across the all age NHS Safeguarding Network, to develop strategy and promote innovation in support of excellence in safeguarding. As chair of the Network the Director will ensure highly collaborative stakeholder relationships, excellent governance and effective and timely delivery of the national work plan objectives. This will include ensuring that principles for managing successful programmes are embedded; ensure that improvement activity within NHS Wales is led by evidence, impact assessment, ongoing evaluation and knowledge of best practice nationally and internationally whilst exploiting multiple means of digital communications. The role will also embed a culture of learning and continuous improvement within the NSS to maximise service delivery in order to meet service needs.You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.Candidates must be a registered practitioner in the field of Health or Social Care with the NMC, HCPC or other relevant regulatory body or specialist GMC registration and licensed to practise.Interviews will take place on the 7th April 2025. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe Director will provide collaborative leadership across the all age NHS Safeguarding Network, to develop strategy and promote innovation in support of excellence in safeguarding. As chair of the Network the Director will ensure highly collaborative stakeholder relationships, excellent governance and effective and timely delivery of the national work plan objectives. This will include ensuring that principles for managing successful programmes are embedded; ensure that improvement activity within NHS Wales is led by evidence, impact assessment, ongoing evaluation and knowledge of best practice nationally and internationally whilst exploiting multiple means of digital communications. The role will also embed a culture of learning and continuous improvement within the NSS to maximise service delivery in order to meet service needs.You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.Candidates must be a registered practitioner in the field of Health or Social Care with the NMC, HCPC or other relevant regulatory body or specialist GMC registration and licensed to practise.Interviews will take place on the 7th April 2025.Person SpecificationQualifications / SkillEssential
- You meet all of the essential criteria as outlined in the Person Specification section of the Medical Job Description.
- You meet all of the essential criteria as outlined in the Person Specification section of the Band 9 Job Description.
Desirable
- You meet all of the desirable criteria as outlined in the Person Specification section of the Medical Job Description.
- You meet all of the desirable criteria as outlined in the Person Specification section of the Band 9 Job Description.
Knowledge / ExperienceEssential
- You meet all of the essential criteria as outlined in the Person Specification section of the Medical Job Description.
- You meet all of the essential criteria as outlined in the Person Specification section of the Band 9 Job Description.
Desirable
- You meet all of the desirable criteria as outlined in the Person Specification section of the Medical Job Description.
- You meet all of the desirable criteria as outlined in the Person Specification section of the Band 9 Job Description.
Person SpecificationQualifications / SkillEssential
- You meet all of the essential criteria as outlined in the Person Specification section of the Medical Job Description.
- You meet all of the essential criteria as outlined in the Person Specification section of the Band 9 Job Description.
Desirable
- You meet all of the desirable criteria as outlined in the Person Specification section of the Medical Job Description.
- You meet all of the desirable criteria as outlined in the Person Specification section of the Band 9 Job Description.
Knowledge / ExperienceEssential
- You meet all of the essential criteria as outlined in the Person Specification section of the Medical Job Description.
- You meet all of the essential criteria as outlined in the Person Specification section of the Band 9 Job Description.
Desirable
- You meet all of the desirable criteria as outlined in the Person Specification section of the Medical Job Description.
- You meet all of the desirable criteria as outlined in the Person Specification section of the Band 9 Job Description.
Expected salary
£106000 – 154760 per year
Location
Wales
Job date
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 06:52:36 GMT
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