Band 8a

We are looking for an acute adult specialist for our NHS client based in the vibrant city of London. The successful candidate would be coming into a full time locum role for an on going period of 3 months. This role entails protecting patients from neglect and abuse is a fundamental responsibility of the Trust. The named candidate will provide expert advice, safeguarding supervision, intervention and direction in regard to adult patients in line with the Trust safeguarding responsibilities under the Care Act (2014) and the Trust Safeguarding Adults Policy. They will liaise with internal and external agencies to ensure the client’s ethos are maintained .

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.1 Support comprehensive assessments of patients’ safeguarding needs and create appropriate safeguarding plans where required.

1.2 Support staff in assessing and making reasonable adjustment for patients with learning disabilities.

1.3 Provide advic...