Safeguarding Practitioner
Location
Southampton, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At5/29/2026
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Occupation TypeChild and early years officers
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
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Description
Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for the detailed job description of the role.
This post is only open to internal applicants
Main duties of the job
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic safeguarding professional to join our friendly and welcoming Corporate Safeguarding Team based at University Hospitals Southampton as a Maternity Safeguarding Practitioner for 37.5 hours per week.
The potential candidate will have experience working with families in the antenatal, postnatal and neonatal periods and have an understanding and experience of safeguarding and child protection in this group of families.
We are a small friendly team who are based at Princess Anne Hospital and work closely with UHS Needing Extra Support Teams (NEST), the Adult and Children Safeguarding Team, the Perinatal Mental Health Midwives and Neonatal Family Liaison Team.
You will be reporting to the Named Midwife for Safeguarding Children and the Senior Specialist Safeguarding Practitioner for Maternity services.
You will make strong links with voluntary and statutory agencies to provide support on matters related to safeguarding in the maternity and neonatal settings, including the community and family homes.
Working for our organisation
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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.
At UHS, we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for the detailed job description of the role.
This post is only open to internal applicants
Main duties of the job
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic safeguarding professional to join our friendly and welcoming Corporate Safeguarding Team based at University Hospitals Southampton as a Maternity Safeguarding Practitioner for 37.5 hours per week.
The potential candidate will have experience working with families in the antenatal, postnatal and neonatal periods and have an understanding and experience of safeguarding and child protection in this group of families.
We are a small friendly team who are based at Princess Anne Hospital and work closely with UHS Needing Extra Support Teams (NEST), the Adult and Children Safeguarding Team, the Perinatal Mental Health Midwives and Neonatal Family Liaison Team.
You will be reporting to the Named Midwife for Safeguarding Children and the Senior Specialist Safeguarding Practitioner for Maternity services.
You will make strong links with voluntary and statutory agencies to provide support on matters related to safeguarding in the maternity and neonatal settings, including the community and family homes.
Working for our organisation
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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.
At UHS, we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
The post holder will work as a member of the Safeguarding Team to support the delivery of services to staff involved in the safeguarding of unborn babies, children and families, including supporting liaison between hospital and community services to ensure a safe and appropriate plan of care is made.
UHS Maternity Services is a large tertiary provider of the most complex maternity services including high risk maternal and fetal medicine. We are the tertiary unit for complex neonatal care including surgical patients.
Good understanding of safeguarding in relation to Unborn Babies, Children and Vulnerable Adults.
Good understanding of UK legislation and local guidelines in relation to Safeguarding Adults and Children.
Ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders
Confident in delivering training and supervision to a range of participants
There is some scope for flexible working but you will predominantly be based at Princess Anne Hospital to support the ward staff during core hours.
You will occasionally be asked to attend local children's hubs and New forest Birth Centre to support staff in the community caring for our families.
Person specification
Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience
Essential criteria
UHS Maternity Services is a large tertiary provider of the most complex maternity services including high risk maternal and fetal medicine. We are the tertiary unit for complex neonatal care including surgical patients.
Good understanding of safeguarding in relation to Unborn Babies, Children and Vulnerable Adults.
Good understanding of UK legislation and local guidelines in relation to Safeguarding Adults and Children.
Ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders
Confident in delivering training and supervision to a range of participants
There is some scope for flexible working but you will predominantly be based at Princess Anne Hospital to support the ward staff during core hours.
You will occasionally be asked to attend local children's hubs and New forest Birth Centre to support staff in the community caring for our families.
Person specification
Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience
Essential criteria
- Registered Midwife / Nurse on relevant part of the NMC Register or registered Social Worker or Allied Health Professional
- Diploma or degree in midwifery / nursing or UK recognised qualification in social work e.g. BA Social work, CQSW, Diploma in Social Work or an Allied Health Professional qualification registered with the HCPC
- Level 3 safeguarding adults and children
- Understanding of local, regional and national guidance and legislation in relation to safeguarding and how it applies to the acute provider.
- Experience of working in the multi agency arena to safeguard children and adults
- Experience of Safeguarding children and adults in a variety of settings
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together