Position Overview & Specifications
North West Anglia Foundation Trust (NWAFT) is committed to tackling all forms of domestic abuse and sexual abuse, affecting people across their lifespan and promoting a 'Think Family' approach. The Safeguarding team is an established team of professionals, who have strong partnership working with Operational teams, Local Authority and multi-agency bodies, to ensure that we meet the statutory responsibilities whilst delivering safe and effective care to vulnerable individuals and families.
The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 promotes an integrated healthcare response to domestic abuse, and a systematic approach to transforming the health sector's response to domestic abuse. This includes partnership working across health and specialist services and a designated domestic Abuse Coordinator based in acute health settings.