*INTERNAL MPFT APPLICANTS ONLY* Named Nurse / Practitioner Safeguarding

The post holder will work closely with The Head of Safeguarding to ensure that all MPFT Care Groups are compliant with their statutory and regulatory safeguarding requirements and will promote multi-agency and multiprofessional working to ensure safeguarding arrangements are in place in line with national best practice., The Post holder will co-ordinate the Trust response to Safeguarding cases working closely with other agencies and providing direct support and supervision to multiprofessional colleagues.

Ensure that training and supervision is available to frontline practice within the Trust

Escalating concerns in accordance with escalating concerns protocol

Contribute to child protection and adult safeguarding enquiry processes in accordance with multi agency policies

The post holder will work closely with colleagues from other disciplines such as the Police; Probation; the Local Authority; private and voluntary sector and a variety of partner organisations.

The post holder will be responsible for information sharing and exchange for the purposes of Adult and Child Safeguarding and Domestic abuse. The post holder will access current systems and share this information in accordance with the Multi-Agency information sharing protocols.

The post holder will take a lead role for Safeguarding across the Care Groups; providing safeguarding support to frontline staff and making sure that staff are clear about the safeguarding procedures

The post holder will represent The Trust at key meetings as indicated in the key roles and responsibilities

The post holder will act as an autonomous practitioner in aspects of their role, agreeing protection plans with professionals, service users, carers and Trust staff all in line with multi agency policies and procedures.

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.