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Job summary

Main area
Safeguarding
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (N/a)
Job ref
390-COR-BR-5905
Employer
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Broomfield
Town
Chelmsford
Salary
£25,760 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
23/07/2026 23:59

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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust logo

Safeguarding Administrator

Band 3

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

 

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Safeguarding Administrator to join our team at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Working as our Safeguarding Administrator provides essential administrative support to the healthcare organisation’s safeguarding arrangements, ensuring robust systems are in place to protect children, young people, and adults at risk.

You will support clinical and non-clinical staff  in the safeguarding team, Working closely with the Safeguarding Lead, and external agencies.

Ensure safeguarding concerns are managed efficiently, confidentially, and in a timely manner, contributing to safe.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              No VISA sponsorship available for this role

 

Main duties of the job

Please refer to the Job Description for the full list of duties and responsibilities. However, some of the key requirements of the role are outlined below:

To support and strengthen effective safeguarding practice across healthcare services, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of patients.

Maintain accurate, secure and compliant safeguarding records in line with regulatory and organisational requirements.

Facilitate timely reporting, monitoring and assurance of safeguarding activity, supporting robust governance and continuous improvement.

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Safeguarding Administrator role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous experience in an administration role database i.e. Access
  • Understanding of Safeguarding and Medical terminology
  • Experience of working in safeguarding.
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience of working in healthcare environment

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDNHS Employers Diversity and Inclusion PartnersApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerArmed Forces Covenant Gold Awardhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/kickstart-scheme-employer-resources/kickstart-scheme-brand-guidelinesStonewall Silver 2022Disability confident employerNHS Rainbow badgeNHS Pastoral CareNHS 75th Birthday

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Alice Faweya
Job title
Named Nurse for Safeguarding Adults
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0300 443 0261
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