Named Nurse Safeguarding Children

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Prestwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health care organization in Prestwich is seeking a passionate Named Nurse for Child Safeguarding. The role involves leading the safeguarding agenda, supporting compliance with the Children Acts, and managing a deputy lead. Candidates must hold a current nursing qualification and have substantial experience in child safeguarding. This exciting opportunity contributes to the welfare of children in a vibrant community setting while providing scope for professional development and impactful change.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable post registration experience in child safeguarding.
• Familiarity with the Children Acts 1989 and 2004.
• Ability to promote effective child safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead on child safeguarding agenda.
• Ensure statutory duties relating to child welfare are met.
• Manage and provide leadership to the Deputy Child Safeguarding Lead.

Skills

Child safeguarding knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Education

Current nursing qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, innovative and highly motivated individual to join the GMMH Corporate Safeguarding Team as the Trusts Named Nurse for Child Safeguarding. The post will be a Secondment Cover/Fixed Term Contract until the 30th September 2026. The postholder will lead on the child safeguarding agenda and be responsible for ensuring that the Trust carries out its statutory duties in relation to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

• To share learning from both national and local case reviews, complaints, incidents or near misses related to the safeguarding of children.
• To provide specialist knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices, that is consistent with the requirements of the Children Acts 1989 and 2004 and related guidance and relevant Local Safeguarding Children's Partnerships.
• To continually raise the profile and staff awareness of child safeguarding issues for staff who work with adults, children and young people affected by mental health and/or substance misuse issues, including Tier 4 CAMHS services.
• To promote effective practice that enables staff to identify child safeguarding concerns and respond appropriately.
• To operationally manage and provide leadership to the Deputy Child Safeguarding Lead.
• FGM Lead for the Trust.
• To support the Named Nurse/Professional for Adult Safeguarding to ensure compliance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• To promote and support the Serious Youth Violence agenda across the Trust in conjunction with system partners.
• The post holder must hold a current nursing qualification and have demonstrable post registration experience in child safeguarding. Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 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.