Childrens Safeguarding Practitioner
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust to appoint motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse or Midwife to join the Safeguarding Children Team. Although a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor or School Nurse) qualification is not essential it is desirable. Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust is a leading organisation that is forward thinking and innovative. The Trust is committed to improving the quality of its workforce and takes pride in rewarding the success of its staff.
The post holders will join our dynamic Safeguarding Children Team, contributing in the delivery of the Safeguarding Agenda in the Hampshire Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH).
The post holders will work within the health team as part of a multi-agency integrated team, assessing notifications and referrals regarding children aged 0-19 that are received by the MASH. The MASH process includes searching for and collating health information from a range of NHS providers, both locally and further afield. With due regard to patient confidentiality, the MASH professional will interpret and share the information that is necessary to safeguard and/or promote the welfare of a child. The post-holders will be expected to contribute to a multi-agency analysis of risk on a case-by-case basis and be the point of health expertise around safeguarding.
This post is 0.9 WTE worked as 5 days 9-5pm one week and 4 days 9-5pm the next. Please see job description for full details.
Main duties of the job
*The post holder will be based in the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 7JL
*The post holder will contribute to the health component of the MASH & HRDA services in conjunction with partner agencies in order to ensure that effective, integrated, and well-informed decision-making leads to early help and safeguarding
*To provide a service that safeguards and promotes the welfare of vulnerable children, young people, and their families by taking a multi-agency approach to address need and lead to improved outcomes, whilst managing the reputation of the Trust
*To provide specialist advice and support to all MASH agencies on a day-to-day basis, as required
*To support the development and implementation of safeguarding practice across Southern Health Foundation Trust (SHFT) ensuring effective multi-agency liaison meeting the statutory requirements
*To support SHFT's Safeguarding Clinical Support Team in performing their safeguarding duties and responsibilities through advice to operational services, escalation of concerns to / from other agencies and effective feedback and support from safeguarding meetings and forums
*To assist in the audit and reporting of safeguarding processes, actions and outcomes across the Trust and the multi-agency arena
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, combining the expertise and services of multiple NHS providers to deliver high-quality healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With a dedicated workforce exceeding 12,000 staff and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we offer an extensive range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health care, reaching diverse communities across urban, rural, and coastal areas.
We are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with our partners, we're creating a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that champions staff development, well-being, and collaboration.
Join us and be part of an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare; where your skills and ambitions can make a real difference to the communities we serve, now and in the future.
Details
Date posted
20 September 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year based on full time hours
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
348-CORP-5846
Job locations
The Parkway Centre
94-96 Wickham Road
Fareham
Hampshire
PO16 7JL
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Parkway Centre
94-96 Wickham Road
Fareham
Hampshire
PO16 7JL
Employer's website
https://www.southernhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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