Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join out team as we progress through a period of transformation and embedding a whole of life approach to safeguarding.

This is a key operational leadership role with strong input and engagement with the strategic leadership of the UHS safeguarding team, providing direction and support to midwifery services in managing safeguarding concerns and supporting outcomes for families. 

Working with the head of safeguarding, named nurses and wider leadership teams you will support the development and embedding of best practice throughout maternity, and wider; design and deliver training to empower the workforce to deliver the best possible care, and undertake all areas of service assurance and improvement where necessary. 

Managing a small team, you will have the opportunity to develop the service and team, embedding a sustainable career pathway for those who wish to make safeguarding their specialism. 

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. 

 We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

 Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

 We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

The successful candidate will be responsible for: 

Providing clinical, professional, and managerial leadership for all staff groups un all areas of safeguarding, with a strong focus on maternity. 

Taking a professional lead on all aspects of the Maternity Service contribution to safeguarding.  

 Assessing the fulfilment of statutory responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and taking action where those responsibilities are not met. 

Contributing to the PREVENT agenda. 

 Leading on the design and delivery of training in relation to safeguarding within maternity. 

Leading on the design and delivery of supervision models within maternity. 

Supporting the divisional team to deliver its commitments to safeguarding within maternity.  

Ensuring effective and collaborative working with our multi-agency partners. 

Role modelling best practice in relation to safeguarding and challenging professionally where required to ensure that outcomes are the best that can be achieved. 

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.