Senior Safeguarding Manager | NHS England

Are you a registered professional, looking for a new and exciting challenge? A rare opportunity has arisen to join the Safeguarding and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) team within the regional NHSE East of England team. We are looking for a registered professional who thrives as part of a team and is keen to further develop their knowledge within Safeguarding and SEND arena. The role will play a pivotal part of the team's success in leading the regions delivery and oversight of statutory responsibilities. The successful applicant will have a passion for quality improvement and assurance, willing to lead on regional projects whilst working in partnership with system leaders, have a strong knowledge and commitment to data analysis and interpretation, and demonstrate a curiosity in developing the Safeguarding and SEND agendas. The role will work closely with the regional Assistant Director for quality, nursing, and leadership and with the regional Safeguarding and SEND leads to provide subject area specialism and sound knowledge that enables the team to empower, support and challenge the local systems. The post holder will support all aspects of the Safeguarding, Mental Capacity and Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) statutory duties across the health and social care services in the region, working in close collaboration with NHS England - East of England directorates, National Safeguarding Team for NHS England, ICBs as well as a range of multi-agency partner agencies.The scope of the post will include the development of effective inter-disciplinary, multi-agency and inter-agency relationships to improve the outcomes of targeted and responsive Safeguarding, Mental Capacity and SEND provision. The role supports the business in driving transformation as well as value for moneyin planning,commissioningandservice.Theroleisdesignedtobuilda combinationofsubjectmatter specialism andtechnicalskillstodevelopastrong servicedelivery. The Safeguarding outline: Support the delivery of system oversight and leadership regionally on the safeguarding and mental capacity. The Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) outline: Support the delivery of system oversight and leadership regionally on the SEND. The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:

• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
• Delivering value for money., NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on theGovernment website.
• To oversee team members to deliver requirements listed and engage and liaise with key stakeholders, in particular.
• To support the delivery of day-to-day activities, projects and programmes
• To manage the team coordinator role and drive delivery of a range of business initiatives and projects
• To operate in a highly political and sensitive environment
• Support the portfolio of initiatives in demonstrating value for money for the current spend
• To monitor, interpret and quality assure progress against deliverables to NHS England that often require adjustments specifically in relation to the complex corporate business agenda, strategic objectives and the business planning process, ensuring ICBs/Providers are meeting their statutory duties as outlined within national Safeguarding and SEND reporting frameworks., utilising key informatics and reporting data
• To develop business plans and provide expert strategic and policy advice and guidance on all areas of the National Director's portfolio.