Central London Community Health Trust

MASH Health Visitor

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Job summary

Multi-agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Health Professional- Band 7 - Wandsworth 0-19

We are looking to recruit an experienced professional to fulfil the role of Multi-agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Health Professional. The successful candidate will join our passionate team, working across the Children's and Adults safeguarding agenda and the

0-19 service delivery. The role will be based in the MASH - Local Authority (LA) and will include a collaborative working with a dynamic multi-agency integrated team assessing notifications and referrals regarding children aged 0-18 that are received by the MASH.

We have adopted a 'think family' approach; the service is progressive and innovative and is committed to supporting the workforce in understanding safeguarding, embedding it into 'everyday business' and improving outcomes for all clients.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining systems and processes within the service to ensure we effectively contribute to the Multi-Agency response when concerns are raised about children, young people and families. The successful candidate will also have the opportunities to develop this vital role.

This is an exciting prospect for practitioners who feel passionate about the welfare, wellbeing and protection of children, young people and their families.

For further details contact:

Iquo Adebayo- Locality Lead

Email: iquo.adebayo@nhs.net

Mobile: 07769 287 058

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of a dynamic, multi-agency, integrated team, assessing notifications and referrals regarding children and young people aged 0-25, that are received by the MASH.

With due regard to patient confidentiality and the lawful processing of information, the MASH professional will interpret and share the information that is necessary to safeguard and/or promote the welfare of an unborn child, children and young people, their families and carers.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

  • A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
  • Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
  • Support with gaining your driving license *T&C's apply
  • Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
  • Flexible working options
  • Annual travel card loan
  • Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Details

Date posted

02 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,488 to £57,802 a year Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS pro rata (part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

824-SOUTH-9255

Job locations

Falcon Road

London

SW11 2PH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Work in collaboration with local statutory and mainstream services to identify, seek and collate the relevant health information to add to the multi-agency risk assessment to ensure that families are safe and referred and signposted appropriately following MASH assessment. To inform the case management, advising where necessary and challenging decisions when

Facilitate and provide professional expertise to other professionals and agencies on safeguarding matters related to health

Following initial MASH assessment, provide feedback to health relevant professionals involved within the family including the Named Nurse and/or Named Doctor for Safeguarding Children where appropriate, for sharing best practice

Maintain professional clinical practice in line with NMC recommendations and guidelines.

Be aware of and act in accordance with CLCHs clinical standards.

Maintain contemporaneous records in line with the NMC and CLCH guidelines

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Work in collaboration with local statutory and mainstream services to identify, seek and collate the relevant health information to add to the multi-agency risk assessment to ensure that families are safe and referred and signposted appropriately following MASH assessment. To inform the case management, advising where necessary and challenging decisions when

Facilitate and provide professional expertise to other professionals and agencies on safeguarding matters related to health

Following initial MASH assessment, provide feedback to health relevant professionals involved within the family including the Named Nurse and/or Named Doctor for Safeguarding Children where appropriate, for sharing best practice

Maintain professional clinical practice in line with NMC recommendations and guidelines.

Be aware of and act in accordance with CLCHs clinical standards.

Maintain contemporaneous records in line with the NMC and CLCH guidelines

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

  • Registered Nurse/Midwife or
  • Registered Health Visitor/School Nurse
  • Current NMC registration
  • Evidence of continuing post-registration education and training

Desirable

  • Post-graduate Master's level in a relevant subject area or working towards
  • Practice assessor/supervisor training or working towards
  • Clinical supervisor training or working towards
Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

  • Registered Nurse/Midwife or
  • Registered Health Visitor/School Nurse
  • Current NMC registration
  • Evidence of continuing post-registration education and training

Desirable

  • Post-graduate Master's level in a relevant subject area or working towards
  • Practice assessor/supervisor training or working towards
  • Clinical supervisor training or working towards

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Falcon Road

London

SW11 2PH


Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Falcon Road

London

SW11 2PH


Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Locality Lead

Iquo Adebayo

iquo.adebayo@nhs.net

07769287058

Details

Date posted

02 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,488 to £57,802 a year Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS pro rata (part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

824-SOUTH-9255

Job locations

Falcon Road

London

SW11 2PH


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