Job summary
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust are seeking exceptional candidates with the requisite skills and knowledge of working in the area of public protection and the in particular the management of public protection arrangements for public services.
The post holder will have primary lead and operational responsibility to enable the Trust to meet its statutory 'Duty to Cooperate' with the national guidance for MAPPA the local MAPPA processes with partner agencies.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for providing specialist skills and knowledge to enable advice, guidance and supervision of colleagues across the Trust in relation to MAPPA.
You will lead on the data collection and reporting to ensuring compliance with the statutory Duty to Cooperate with MAPPA on behalf of the Trust.
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression, and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description for more information as well as a full list of duties and responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description for more information as well as a full list of duties and responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of a professional qualification or occupational career development.
- Health based qualification.
- Qualification in training delivery
- Qualification in relevant risk management
Knowledge
Essential
- An expert understanding of MAPPA and what the aim of MAPPA is
- Good knowledge of safeguarding children and adults
Desirable
- To be understand the role of NHS within the MAPPA framework.
- Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act
- Working knowledge of the criminal justice system / Probation services.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within the MAPPA guidance and leading on an agency's response to MAPPA
- Experience of complex multi-agency working
- Leadership Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working within or alongside the NHS systems
- Experience of working in a high risk environment and developing risk management plans
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of a professional qualification or occupational career development.
- Health based qualification.
- Qualification in training delivery
- Qualification in relevant risk management
Knowledge
Essential
- An expert understanding of MAPPA and what the aim of MAPPA is
- Good knowledge of safeguarding children and adults
Desirable
- To be understand the role of NHS within the MAPPA framework.
- Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act
- Working knowledge of the criminal justice system / Probation services.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within the MAPPA guidance and leading on an agency's response to MAPPA
- Experience of complex multi-agency working
- Leadership Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working within or alongside the NHS systems
- Experience of working in a high risk environment and developing risk management plans
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.
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).
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.
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).
