Head of Safeguarding
| Posting date: | 20 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £60,000.00 to £78,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £60000.00 - £78000.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 April 2026 |
| Location: | Northampton, NN1 5DG |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | B0354-26-0022 |
Summary
You will be reporting directly to the Executive Director for Quality and Nursing Provide strategic leadership for safeguarding adults and children across the organisation Ensure compliance with statutory frameworks, including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Working Together to Safeguard Children Lead on safeguarding policies, procedures, and governance systems Provide expert advice and guidance to staff, senior leaders, and the Board Oversee safeguarding incidents, referrals, and complex case management Ensure robust systems are in place for learning from safeguarding incidents and embedding improvements into practice Lead safeguarding training strategy, ensuring staff meet required competencies (Level 35 as appropriate Work collaboratively with external partners (Local Authorities, ICBs, NHSE, CQC, Police) Provide assurance through audits, reporting, and performance monitoring Promote a positive safeguarding culture and reflective practice across the organisation Lead for PREVENT