Adult Safeguarding Practitioner – Specialist Nurse

MFT; Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) seeks a dedicated Adult Safeguarding Practitioner to join our safeguarding team. The role involves working with the Senior Specialist Adult Safeguarding Nurse and named nurses to provide expert safeguarding advice, education, and leadership across the Trust.

You will engage with multi‑disciplinary teams, navigate MCA and DoLS frameworks, and support staff in managing adults at risk.

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding adults within a MDT setting.
• Familiarity with Mental Capacity Act and DoLS.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert safeguarding advice and leadership across the Trust.
• Collaborate with senior safeguarding nurses and named nurses to improve outcomes for adults at risk.
• Promote high standards of care and support staff in safeguarding duties.

Skills

MDT working

safeguarding expertise

communication

interpersonal skills

Education

NMC/SW England/HCPC registration

Degree level education

Job description

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) seeks a dedicated Adult Safeguarding Practitioner to join our safeguarding team. The role involves working with the Senior Specialist Adult Safeguarding Nurse and named nurses to provide expert safeguarding advice, education, and leadership across the Trust.

You will engage with multi‑disciplinary teams, navigate MCA and DoLS frameworks, and support staff in managing adults at risk.