Public Health Wales
National Safeguarding General Practitioner (GP)
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National Safeguarding General Practitioner (GP)
Senior General Practitioner – National Safeguarding GP
Location: Nationwide (Primarily based in Public Health Wales) Contract Type: Full-time, permanent (Flexible working arrangements welcome) Employer: Public Health Wales
About the Role
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated General Practitioner to step into a strategic national leadership role within the National Safeguarding Service (NSS) in Public Health Wales.
This is a key position working across NHS Wales and partner agencies to enhance safeguarding practice, influence policy, and drive quality improvement in primary care. The holder will play a pivotal role in shaping Wales’ safeguarding agenda and providing expert advice at the highest leadership levels.
About the National Safeguarding Service
The National Safeguarding Service (NSS) is a dedicated national team dedicated to improving:
- Safeguarding leadership
- Inter-agency collaboration
- Positive safeguarding outcomes across NHS Wales
Together with your colleagues, you will:
- Foster innovation in safeguarding practice
- Influence national policy for safeguarding improvements
- Support system-wide enhancements in primary care and multi-agency working
About the NQIG Directorate
The NQIG Directorate comprises three core divisions:
- Nursing and Quality
- Integrated Governance
- National Safeguarding Service
Their united mission is to strengthen public health in Wales by empowering individuals and organisations, driving better outcomes for:
- Healthcare professionals
- NHS services
- Patients, communities, and future generations
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Key Responsibilities
As the National Safeguarding GP, your role will focus on the following critical areas:
1. Strategic Leadership & Policy Advice
- Provide professional and system leadership for safeguarding across primary care in NHS Wales.
- Advise Welsh Government, Health Boards, and senior clinicians on:
- Safeguarding policy
- Legislation updates
- Best practice frameworks
2. Policy Development & Delivery
- Lead and support the via an agreed workplan:
- Development of national safeguarding policies & guidance tailored to primary care.
- Design and execution of improvement programmes to strengthen safeguarding responses.
3. Collaboration & Network Coordination
- Serve as the key link between:
- Primary care services
- National Safeguarding Service
- NHS Wales Safeguarding Network
- Multi-agency partners (e.g., local authorities, social care teams, voluntary organisations)
4. Quality Improvement & Learning
- Contribute to system-wide safeguarding improvements by:
- Influencing quality assuarance frameworks
- Embedding lessons learned from safeguarding reviews
5. Data Analysis & Executive Reporting
- Analyse and present complex safeguarding data at a high level, including:
- Reports to national Board meetings
- Strategic policy discussions
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About Public Health Wales
We are Public Health Wales, a biodiverse national agency, committed to: "Working together for a healthier Wales."
Our purpose: To help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives, with a dual focus on:
- Increasing healthy life expectancy
- Reducing inequalities across generations
Our Core Work
- Preventing disease
- Protecting public health
- Delivering specialist public health expertise
- Ensuring optimal outcomes for policymakers, professionals, and communities
We lead on data, research, and innovation, providing indispensable research and evidence-based strategies to tackle emerging health challenges.
Our Values
- Inclusivity & fairness in everything we do
- Committed to equality and diversity
- Respectful collaborative culture reflecting the rich communities we serve
- Flexible working arrangements, including support for:
- Part-time roles
- Job sharing
We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds to reflect the diversity of Wales.
Key Benefits
For further details on our employee benefits and career opportunities, please visit: 🔗 Public Health Wales Careers
Alternatively, for guidance on the application process: 📖 Application Information
Get in touch
For informal discussions or further information, contact:
Name: Louise Mann Job Title: Director of National Safeguarding Service Email: national.safeguarding@wales.nhs.uk
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