MASH Health Practitioner Secondment

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust; London Borough of Harrow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in a forward-thinking organization dedicated to safeguarding children and families. This role as a MASH Health Practitioner involves working within a dynamic multi-agency team to assess notifications and referrals for children aged 0-18. The successful candidate will utilize their clinical judgment and risk assessment skills to ensure the safety and welfare of children, while also managing information sharing with due regard to confidentiality. Join a committed team that values diversity and promotes equality, making a real difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with safeguarding training and experience in community settings.
• Ability to manage risks and child protection caseload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assess notifications and referrals regarding children aged 0-18.
• Maintain accurate records and comply with mandatory training.
• Escalate safeguarding concerns appropriately.

Skills

Safeguarding Children Processes

Clinical Judgment

Risk Assessment

Multi-Agency Working

Communication Skills

Education

Registered Nurse (Adult/Child/Mental Health/Learning Disability)

Qualified Specialist Community Public Health Nurse

Post-graduate Degree (Desirable)

Job description

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Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic, and committed professional to join the Harrow Safeguarding Team, on secondment as a MASH Health Practitioner.

We are looking for an experienced professional with a health background who has a sound knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children processes and current legislation.

The successful candidate will work as part of the dynamic MASH multi-agency integrated team assessing notifications and referrals regarding children aged 0-18 that are received by MASH. The postholder will share information with due regard to patient confidentiality, interpreting and sharing the necessary information to safeguard and promote the welfare of a child.

The post offered is to cover a period of 12 months as a secondment.

The post is Band 7, working 37.5 hours per week, based between remote working and Local Authority premises.

If you are highly motivated and passionate about safeguarding children and families, we would like to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• Work as part of the MASH multi-agency team assessing notifications and referrals regarding children aged 0-18.
• Search for and collate health information from NHS providers locally and further afield.
• Share information with regard to patient confidentiality, safeguarding, and welfare.
• Manage the interface between CNWL Children’s Services and Children’s Social Care to ensure appropriate Early Help services.

Working for our organisation

We value diversity and undertake initiatives to promote equality for LGBT+, BME, and people with disabilities. CNWL NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults, following safe recruitment practices.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

• Safeguard children by recognizing and responding to potential abuse.
• Use clinical judgment and risk assessments to ensure safety.
• Be familiar with local safeguarding procedures and contact professionals for advice.
• Escalate safeguarding concerns appropriately.
• Maintain transparency and supervise others when applicable.
• Reflect on practice to improve safety and quality.
• Maintain accurate records and comply with mandatory training.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential: Registered Nurse (Adult/Child/Mental Health/Learning Disability), Qualified Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor or School Nurse)

Desirable: Safeguarding Supervision training completed

Knowledge, Training, and Experience

Essential: Experience in community settings, managing risks, child protection caseload, understanding of NHS safeguarding, multi-agency working, legislation, and risk assessment.

Desirable: Post-graduate degree or working towards, continued professional development in safeguarding children.

Communication Skills

Ability to produce concise communications, analyze complex issues, act on incomplete information, contribute to multi-agency meetings, and challenge decisions effectively.

Planning Skills

Ability to plan short, medium, and long-term, and implement processes and procedures.

Autonomy

Manage own workload and make decisions independently within tight timescales.

Equality and Diversity

Promote equality and foster good working relations, providing practical leadership.

Other

Experience managing a work-stream without direct line management.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care