About this role
Job summary We have an exciting opportunity to come and be part of ReFResH Senior Leadership Team, to take forward the Safeguarding Agenda and best support Mental Health Services at a time of transformation and improvement. We pride ourselves with local working partnerships to best support the communities. If you have a passion for Safeguarding and Mental Health then this is the role for you.
Main duties of the job As the Safeguarding Lead for ReFResH inpatient services, you will be responsible for to ensuring the ReFResH division carries out its statutory duties with respect to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults and Children. To assist with the development and implementation of the Trust's and Local safeguarding agenda, and ensure that Trust policies, procedures and governance systems meet statutory and national requirements in relation to safeguarding. To support the ReFResH Senior Leadership Team to ensure that the division contributes to multi-agency safeguarding work alongside specialist safeguarding professionals from other organisations and bodies, including Adult's social care, education and health, and in the planning and development of strategies for safeguarding. To ensure that safeguarding concerns are monitored and dealt with in a timely and effective way across the division.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits:
Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Excellent pension Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Qualifications / Experience Essential
Registered practitioner e.g. Social Work or Nurse Significant experience of leadership role for safeguarding experience of facilitating safeguarding and/ or clinical supervision Practical experience of using safeguarding procedures and case working within a wide range of highly complex and challenging situations. Using clinical governance systems, including contribution to the design and implementation of audit
Desirable
Teaching qualification
Personal Development Essential
Evidence of post registration education and development relevant to safeguarding. Able to provide evidence of continuous professional development
Skills Essential
Excellent verbal, written and communication skills. Interpersonal skills / Negotiation skills Risk assessments skills / Teaching skills / Report writing / Clinical supervision skills / Audit skills / Time management skills Design and delivery of training and education for individuals and teams Frequent requirement for prolonged concentration whilst also experiencing regular and unpredictable interruptions and work patterns - possessing an ability to change from one activity or priority to another quickly and efficiently. Flexible working to meet the needs of the service.
Desirable
IT skills (ECDL or equivalent) Research skills Influencing skills
Specialist Knowledge Essential
Highly specialist knowledge and understanding of working with complex family situations, mental health, substance misuse in relation to safeguarding adults and children Highly specialist knowledge of the recognition and assessment of vulnerable adults and children at risk of significant harm Understanding of the National agenda for Safeguarding Extensive Experience of Multi-agency working Excellent knowledge National agenda for the NHS Experience in Clinical Governance and Quality Assurance
Desirable
Specific expertise in Adult's health and development, Adult maltreatment and local arrangements for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adult In-depth knowledge on Adult care Law, policy and practice
Diposition & Attitude Essential
Able to use own initiative, interpret policy, provide advice and act independently. Able to recognise the need for and seek personal support/professional supervision. Able to work effectively as part of a team and to recognise and support the needs of others in a sensitive and effective manner. Confident approachable and able to work under pressure with a positive attitude to dealing with change. Highly motivated and reliable with attention to detail and completes work on time to a high standard. Demonstrates anti-discriminatory behaviour and values differences
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 Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Riverside Centre
Prestwich Site
Prestwich
M25 3BL
Employer's website https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)