Secondment or Fixed Term Contract for 12 months
Join us as a MASH Health Practitioner and play a pivotal role in safeguarding children by integrating health expertise into multi‑agency decision making.
Role Overview
As a MASH Health Practitioner you will work within the Multi‑Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) at Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust, collaborating with health, social care, police and education partners to protect vulnerable children.
Key Responsibilities
* Respond to requests for health information in accordance with the memorandum of understanding, GDPR, Data Protection Act and Information Sharing Agreement.
* Collate and analyse health data to inform risk assessment and multi‑agency strategy meetings.
* Interpret health information relative to safeguarding risks and provide expert health advice to allied agencies.
* Liaise with health colleagues and other health agencies, supporting their attendance at strategy meetings.
* Actively gather, share and discuss information for cases not yet open to CCS.
* Signpost multi‑agency colleagues to the appropriate health staff when health information is not readily available through SystmOne.
* Support the MASH Lead Nurse with audits and Joint Venture audits.
* Contribute to the evaluation of MASH processes and to regular audits of referrals to Children’s Social Care from the Health System.
* Maintain high standards of record keeping and documentation in line with Data Protection Act and Trust policies.
* Ensure safeguarding supervision and clinical governance processes are followed, and participate in relevant training and audit.
Communication & Collaboration
* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with health, social care and other agencies.
* Participate in case and strategy discussions, informing decisions regarding thresholds and risk.
* Promote safe communication networks and a clear focus for the health team’s contribution.
Professional Development & Governance
* Maintain NMC registration and undertake mandatory training.
* Engage in appraisal, KSF process, and continuous learning about safeguarding policy.
* Adhere to Trust risk assessment, infection control, and information governance policies.
* Contribute to emergency preparedness processes and equality and diversity principles.
Qualifications
* Registered Children’s Nurse, Midwife or SCHPN‑qualified practitioner (or equivalent).
* Experience and training in safeguarding.
* Strong knowledge of NHS information governance, data protection and safeguarding protocols.
Equality and Diversity Statement
All individuals are encouraged to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a culture that prioritises staff engagement and development.
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