Job summary
An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen to support our Band 7 Safeguarding Children Nurse Specialists for the Hertfordshire Multi- Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH). We are looking to appoint one full-time Practitioner at Band 6. However, parttime hours, a minimum of 0.6 WTE would also be considered. Our nurses work to ensure that health is an active partner in the multi-agency risk assessment, notification and referral of children (0-18 yrs) . As a MASH nurse you are expected to collate, risk assess and share information necessary to safeguard and/or promote the welfare of child. This work will be in collaboration with our partners in children's services, police and probation with the joint aim to safeguard children in Hertfordshire.
*Proposed interview date: 22-Aug-2025*
Main duties of the job
You will be required, after initial training, to work autonomously searching for and collating health information from HCT records system (SystmONE) with due regard to patient confidentiality. In addition, you will also be required to liaise with health partners. You will collate, risk assess and share information necessary to safeguard and/or promote the welfare of a child onto a pre-formatted template and return within prescribed timelines
About us
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff
We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities
Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision
We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages
We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now
You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more details
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more details
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse or direct entry Midwifery qualification.
- Specialist Community Public Health Nurse
- Current Registration with NMC
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- IT literate and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of safeguarding children procedures and relevant legislation.
- Post registration experience with experience in a related setting
- Knowledge of current issues in the profession and nursing practice
- Organization and time management skills
- Knowledge or working with SystemOne
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent oral communication skills communicating in a manner which is consistent with the level of understanding, culture, background and preferred ways of communicating.
- Excellent written communication skills, to include record keeping (both electronic and manual), report writing, data collection, and evaluations
- Ability to work independently under his/her own initiative.
- Analysis and risk assessment skills and experience
- Evidence of self-management.
- To demonstrate the ability to show respect and treat people with dignity
- Awareness of health needs of Black and Minority Ethnic groups
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Frequent requirement for concentration where the work pattern is unpredictable
- Able to manage own stress, recognising need for support in self and others.
- Willingness to uphold the Trust's values
- Eligible to live and work in the UK
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse or direct entry Midwifery qualification.
- Specialist Community Public Health Nurse
- Current Registration with NMC
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- IT literate and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of safeguarding children procedures and relevant legislation.
- Post registration experience with experience in a related setting
- Knowledge of current issues in the profession and nursing practice
- Organization and time management skills
- Knowledge or working with SystemOne
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent oral communication skills communicating in a manner which is consistent with the level of understanding, culture, background and preferred ways of communicating.
- Excellent written communication skills, to include record keeping (both electronic and manual), report writing, data collection, and evaluations
- Ability to work independently under his/her own initiative.
- Analysis and risk assessment skills and experience
- Evidence of self-management.
- To demonstrate the ability to show respect and treat people with dignity
- Awareness of health needs of Black and Minority Ethnic groups
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Frequent requirement for concentration where the work pattern is unpredictable
- Able to manage own stress, recognising need for support in self and others.
- Willingness to uphold the Trust's values
- Eligible to live and work in the UK
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
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).
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.
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).
