Adult Safeguarding Administrator inSouthport inSouthport PUBLISHED
TUE 14 JAN 2025
Opportunity to contribute to vital safeguarding services for vulnerable adults, directly impacting their well-being.
Work within a well-respected NHS Trust recognized for outstanding service and positive workplace culture.
Gain experience in handling sensitive information and communications, enhancing professional and personal development.
Flexibility in work responsibilities and the chance to adjust to varying team needs and priorities.
Involvement in key administrative tasks, including the processing of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), which is crucial for patient rights.
Access to comprehensive training and professional development opportunities within the NHS framework.
The role of Adult Safeguarding Administrator at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, based in Southport, involves providing comprehensive administrative support to the Safeguarding Adults Team and the Assistant Director of Nursing Safeguarding. Key responsibilities include processing Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) applications, maintaining databases, taking meeting minutes, and ensuring effective communication with various stakeholders. The position requires maintaining confidentiality, demonstrating a calm demeanor in inquiries, and being adaptable to support the shielding services and cross-cover for safeguarding children administration when needed.
Candidates should possess strong organisational skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office programs, as well as have a GCSE standard education or equivalent experience. The role is part-time and offers a salary within the Band 3 pay scale, with the aim to contribute to outstanding patient care while prioritizing safety and effective service delivery. Applications are encouraged to be submitted promptly due to the potential for early closure of the vacancy.
Candidates should possess strong organisational skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office programs, as well as have a GCSE standard education or equivalent experience. The role is part-time and offers a salary within the Band 3 pay scale, with the aim to contribute to outstanding patient care while prioritizing safety and effective service delivery. Applications are encouraged to be submitted promptly due to the potential for early closure of the vacancy.
Job Summary
An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen to join the safeguarding adults team at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust working at the Southport Hospital site.
The post holder will provide a comprehensive, professional and effective administrative service to the team, including the processing of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) applications . The role will also include taking minutes at meetings and data collection. Flexibility and confidentiality are key requirements of this role and a calm and friendly manner when dealing with enquiries and external organisations.
Please be aware, that we may close a vacancy earlier than stated, should a sufficient number of applications be received, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.
Main duties of the job
Provide comprehensive confidential administrative service to the Assistant Director of Nursing Safeguarding and the Safeguarding Adults Team, including the processing of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) authorisations.
The role will include the necessitating of contacts with external bodies, clinical, nursing, management, executive and clerical staff.
Some cross cover may be required for the safeguarding adults and safeguarding children administrative support when colleagues are absent.
About Us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our Services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
02 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,to £25,674 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
409-6830592
Job locations
Southport Hospital
Town Lane
Southport
PR8 6PN
Job Description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES
Qualifications Essential
An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen to join the safeguarding adults team at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust working at the Southport Hospital site.
The post holder will provide a comprehensive, professional and effective administrative service to the team, including the processing of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) applications . The role will also include taking minutes at meetings and data collection. Flexibility and confidentiality are key requirements of this role and a calm and friendly manner when dealing with enquiries and external organisations.
Please be aware, that we may close a vacancy earlier than stated, should a sufficient number of applications be received, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.
Main duties of the job
Provide comprehensive confidential administrative service to the Assistant Director of Nursing Safeguarding and the Safeguarding Adults Team, including the processing of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) authorisations.
The role will include the necessitating of contacts with external bodies, clinical, nursing, management, executive and clerical staff.
Some cross cover may be required for the safeguarding adults and safeguarding children administrative support when colleagues are absent.
About Us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our Services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
02 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,to £25,674 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
409-6830592
Job locations
Southport Hospital
Town Lane
Southport
PR8 6PN
Job Description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- To receive sometimes complex and highly sensitive communications on behalf of the Adults Safeguarding Team and be able to advice, prioritise and share information appropriately.
- To attend team and departmental meetings as necessary.
- To always work in a flexible way to enable delivery of the services.
- To undertake any other routine duties that may be required and are appropriate to the post holders band, experience, and competence.
- To provide a comprehensive administrative service to the Adults Safeguarding Team and Associate Director of Safeguarding.
- To maintain the administration of the services, including maintaining databases, data input, ensuring all data held is accurate and kept up to date.
- Confident use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and other IT programmes as required.
- To be responsible for processing the daily Deprivation of Liberty Authorisations and maintaining the relevant databases.
- Retrieve patient information as directed by the Safeguarding Team to support information sharing as required with the Local Authority and partners.
- To prepare letters, e-mails, and general communications.
- To prepare and distribute agendas for meeting, take minutes of meeting, distribute minutes and other papers.
- To receive communication in relation to Trust meetings attended by the above leads.
- To assist in the development of policies and protocols relevant to the services.
- Provide data for the quarterly and annual returns for local Safeguarding Adult Boards, the Integrated Care Board, and the Care Quality Commission.
- To support the team in working towards the most cost-effective service always prioritising patient safety.
- To provide data that contributes to the Safeguarding audits.
- To support the delivery of audit and survey material.
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES
- To support the team in working towards the most cost-effective service always prioritising patient safety.
- To provide data that contributes to the Safeguarding audits.
- To support the delivery of audit and survey material.
Qualifications Essential
- Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent and/or equivalent experience
- RSA II typing or equivalent
- ECDL
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