About this role
Job summary
This role isnot eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn
The post holder will work as part of the Safeguarding team to ensure that appropriate Health information is extracted from electronic systems and shared with safeguarding colleagues in accordance with multi agency safeguarding procedures. The post holder will be required to under the supervision of safeguarding practitioner attend multi agency strategy meetings and share health information to enable the police and local authority to make a decision regarding the action to be taken. The post holder will seek advice and support from senior colleagues within the team where cases are complex and require additional analysis/ challenge.
The post holder will need clinical experience of working with adults and or children as part of a multi disciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
Contribute to Multi-agency discussions/meetings
Provide health advice/information, to enable assessment of risk and care planning to safeguard adults and children under the supervision of the registered practitioners within the team
Offer advice and support to frontline practice under the supervision of safeguarding practitioners.
Contribute to the safeguarding team comms and education by producing learning materials or taking part in educational/learning events.
Share sensitive and confidential information with partner agencies about safeguarding concerns in meetings/written format.
To have autonomy to decide which appropriate information needs to be extracted from which database to be presented at multi-agency safeguarding meetings
The post holder will be exposed to distressing verbal and written information and will require significant concentration whilst reviewing clinical records.
Maintain standards in relation to patient safety, by advising professionals on clinical safeguarding issues and to advise the Safeguarding Lead should any gaps or risks in safeguarding practice be identified in order to influence strategic policy, risk management and decision making.
To attend as directed and requested multi-agency safeguarding meetings, to assist and support in the development of inter-agency learning and service development.
Organise own day-to-day workload and priorities
Manage emotionally demanding work on a daily basis that is frequently distressing and stressful.
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please note: If you use Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of your application, we encourage you to review the Trust's guidance on the use of AI within the recruitment process. Further information can be found on Join Us :: Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust or www.mpft.nhs.uk/joinus
Job description
Job responsibilities
- 1. To work as part of Multiagency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), contributing to multi-agency discussions and decision making on child and adult protection issues, by way of attendance at strategy discussions / planning meetings.
- 2. Providing health care advice / information, to enable assessment of risk and care planning to protect and safeguard adults and children under the supervision of the registered practitioners within the team
- 3. Offer advice and support to frontline practice under the supervision of safeguarding practitioners.
- 4. Support safeguarding practitioners conducting reviews under section 42 of the Care Act or any other safeguarding review process.
- 5. Contribute to the safeguarding team communication and education programme by producing learning materials or taking part in educational / learning events.
- 6. At multi-agency safeguarding meetings the post holder will have to share sensitive and confidential information to social workers in external agencies about safeguarding cases
- 7. The post holder will have the autonomy to decide which appropriate information needs to be extracted from which database to be presented at multi-agency safeguarding meetings
- 8. The post holder will be exposed to distressing verbal and written information and will require significant concentration whilst reviewing clinical records.
- 9. Attend multi-agency meetings as and when required seeking clinical / managerial supervision from Safeguarding Practitioners.
- 10. Maintain standards in relation to patient safety, by advising professionals on clinical safeguarding issues and to advise the Safeguarding Lead should any gaps or risks in safeguarding practice be identified in order to influence strategic policy, risk management and decision making.
- 11. To attend as directed and requested multi-agency safeguarding meetings, to assist and support in the development of inter-agency learning and service development.
- 12. Responsible for maintaining own equipment.
- 13. Organise own day-to-day workload and priorities
- 14. Manage emotionally demanding work on a daily basis that is frequently distressing and stressful.
Person Specification
Demonstrate adult and child safeguarding awareness
Essential
- Demonstrate adult and child safeguarding awareness
Desirable
- Evidence of knowledge of information sharing principles
Relevant experience with working with adults and children
Essential
- Relevant experience with working with adults and children
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Lindum House
2 Diamond Way
Stone
ST15 0SD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)