Job summary An exciting fixed term 6 month contract opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 6 or Band 7 practitioner to develop their safeguarding portfolio in Complex Safeguarding. The post holder will be based in the multi-agency Complex Safeguarding Hub and will work alongside and support the Trafford Senior Specialist Nurse Complex Safeguarding who provides 2 days in the Manchester Complex Safeguarding Hub. Main duties of the job The post holder will work jointly across the Trust's safeguarding service and the locality complex safeguarding team and be expected to provide knowledge and expertise as a safeguarding health practitioner for complex safeguarding. S/he will support positive health outcomes for children and young people and support practice in relation to complex safeguarding in demonstrating a sound understanding of the issues relating to identification, assessment, management and review of safeguarding vulnerable children and families. S/he will monitor and improve standards of care through safeguarding leadership, supervision, audit, evidence-based practice, training and the provision of safeguarding advice and support About us MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary. We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022. We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable. At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together. r. Date posted 31 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 349-COR-6929900 Job locations Manchester Community Safeguarding Team - Rusholme Health Centre Walmer Street Manchester M14 5NP Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Children's Nurse / Community Public Health Practitioner 1st Level Degree Evidence of ongoing professional development and training undertaken in respect of safeguarding to minimum Level 3 (as per Intercollegiate Document) Desirable Masters degree or working towards Recognised teaching/ mentoring qualification Knowledge & Experience Essential Knowledge of national and local safeguarding policies, guidelines and recommendations. Knowledge of relevant legislation relating to safeguarding children. Demonstrates knowledge relevant to patterns of abuse and neglect. Experience of safeguarding supervision. Experience of multi-agency child protection work. Experience of delivering training. Experience of policy development and implementation. Awareness of issues affecting ethnic minority families and other socially excluded groups Working knowledge of children's health and development and the nature and impact of child maltreatment. Experience of multi-agency child protection work. Desirable Qualification in safeguarding supervision. Accredited training qualification. Skills Essential Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills. IT skills, including email, word and data collection. Presentation skills. Ability to analyse, critically evaluate information and record in a concise and accurate manner. Confidence to challenge appropriately in difficult situations. Ability to communicate across organisational boundaries. Ability to work under pressure, to prioritise, work flexibly and to tight deadlines. Completion of audits and reports within timescale. Desirable IT skills relating to Power Point, Excel. Other Essential Satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Credible, decisive and of high personal and professional integrity. Car driver and owner, willing to travel within the remit of the service delivery areas. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Children's Nurse / Community Public Health Practitioner 1st Level Degree Evidence of ongoing professional development and training undertaken in respect of safeguarding to minimum Level 3 (as per Intercollegiate Document) Desirable Masters degree or working towards Recognised teaching/ mentoring qualification Knowledge & Experience Essential Knowledge of national and local safeguarding policies, guidelines and recommendations. Knowledge of relevant legislation relating to safeguarding children. Demonstrates knowledge relevant to patterns of abuse and neglect. Experience of safeguarding supervision. Experience of multi-agency child protection work. Experience of delivering training. Experience of policy development and implementation. Awareness of issues affecting ethnic minority families and other socially excluded groups Working knowledge of children's health and development and the nature and impact of child maltreatment. Experience of multi-agency child protection work. Desirable Qualification in safeguarding supervision. Accredited training qualification. Skills Essential Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills. IT skills, including email, word and data collection. Presentation skills. Ability to analyse, critically evaluate information and record in a concise and accurate manner. Confidence to challenge appropriately in difficult situations. Ability to communicate across organisational boundaries. Ability to work under pressure, to prioritise, work flexibly and to tight deadlines. Completion of audits and reports within timescale. Desirable IT skills relating to Power Point, Excel. Other Essential Satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Credible, decisive and of high personal and professional integrity. Car driver and owner, willing to travel within the remit of the service delivery areas. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Address Manchester Community Safeguarding Team - Rusholme Health Centre Walmer Street Manchester M14 5NP Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)