Job summary The 0-19 Targeted Nurse for school age children will participate in the identification and safeguarding of vulnerable children and their families in partnership with other agencies. As 0-19 Targeted Nurse for school age Children you will Champion and manage the implementation and compliance of safeguarding policies, procedures and support the clinical/safeguarding supervision appropriate to role in the team. Main duties of the job The Post holder will work with children and young people within a multi-agency safeguarding arena to enable them to reach their full potential (physically, emotionally, and socially) through education and healthy lifestyles. The post holder is responsible for developing, leading, planning, and delivering a range of services for children and their families within a safeguarding caseload within a variety of settings. The post holder will be a Safeguarding Champion in the team supporting and implementing current and new safeguarding agenda for children and young people as directed by national and local and strategic guidance. The Post Holder as Safeguarding Champion will be a key link and support the wider safeguarding agenda working closely with the Corporate Safeguarding team as directed. The post holder will be a key source of support and contribute to safeguarding supervision of others within the 0-19 Childrens Universal Team. The post holder will assist the development of knowledge and skills across the 0-19 Childrens Universal Services raising quality and practice standards. Support the Locality Lead in examining and responding to any complaints or investigations that have a safeguarding element. Provide a public health-based service that contributes to improving the health of children and their families in Salford through partnership working. About us The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. Date posted 01 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary Depending on experience Depends on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 236-SCO-NM241-25 Job locations St James House Pendleton Way Salford M6 5FW Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Person Specification Qualifications Essential Safeguarding/Clinical Supervision Training or experience and/or willingness to work towards. Evidence of further study/short course post grad diploma level Desirable Completion of mentor and/or assessors' module and/or willingness to complete. Sexual Health Qualification E.g., CRASH level1 Nurse Prescriber V100/150 or willingness to complete. Diploma/Degree in Nursing Studies. Professional Registration Essential Registered Midwife or Nurse on Part 1 of the NMC register. Knowledge/Training/Experience Essential Evidence of recent/current experience working within a 0 -19 Childrens Community service Evidence of recent/current experience of working with safeguard children and Young People in a multiagency setting Evidence of recent/current management experience of complex safeguarding 0-19 children and young people's caseload (including Level 4 CP, CIN, and LAC) Experience of participating in clinical and/or safeguarding supervision Demonstrate an understanding of national safeguarding agenda and safeguarding legislation. Demonstrate an understanding of recent public Health agenda associated with Children and Young People Evidence of professional/clinical knowledge acquired through CPD Current/recent experience and understanding of school health service Skills and Ability Essential Demonstrates involvement in supervision of students Excellent interpersonal skills and initiative with the ability to work flexibly as part of a team covering occasional early and evening work. Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with children and young people, parents/carers, Multi Agency team. Evidence of Leadership skills. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Safeguarding/Clinical Supervision Training or experience and/or willingness to work towards. Evidence of further study/short course post grad diploma level Desirable Completion of mentor and/or assessors' module and/or willingness to complete. Sexual Health Qualification E.g., CRASH level1 Nurse Prescriber V100/150 or willingness to complete. Diploma/Degree in Nursing Studies. Professional Registration Essential Registered Midwife or Nurse on Part 1 of the NMC register. Knowledge/Training/Experience Essential Evidence of recent/current experience working within a 0 -19 Childrens Community service Evidence of recent/current experience of working with safeguard children and Young People in a multiagency setting Evidence of recent/current management experience of complex safeguarding 0-19 children and young people's caseload (including Level 4 CP, CIN, and LAC) Experience of participating in clinical and/or safeguarding supervision Demonstrate an understanding of national safeguarding agenda and safeguarding legislation. Demonstrate an understanding of recent public Health agenda associated with Children and Young People Evidence of professional/clinical knowledge acquired through CPD Current/recent experience and understanding of school health service Skills and Ability Essential Demonstrates involvement in supervision of students Excellent interpersonal skills and initiative with the ability to work flexibly as part of a team covering occasional early and evening work. Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with children and young people, parents/carers, Multi Agency team. Evidence of Leadership skills. 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 Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Address St James House Pendleton Way Salford M6 5FW Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)