Job overview
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.
The post holder must hold a current nursing qualification and have demonstrable post registration experience in child safeguarding.
Main duties of the job
1. To share learning from both national and local case reviews, complaints, incidents or near misses related to the safeguarding of children.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. To promote effective practice that enables staff to identify child safeguarding concerns and respond appropriately.
5. To operationally manage and provide leadership to the Deputy Child Safeguarding Lead.
6. FGM Lead for the Trust.
7. To support the Named Nurse/Professional for Adult Safeguarding to ensure compliance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
8. To promote and support the Serious Youth Violence agenda across the Trust in conjunction with system partners
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
9. Pay Enhancements
10. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
11. Excellent pension
12. Cycle to work scheme
13. Salary sacrifice car scheme
14. Wellbeing programme
15. fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Person specification
Qualifications/Experience
Essential criteria
16. Registered practitioner RMN, RGN, LDN, SCPHN, Significant experience of leadership role for child safeguarding,Multi-agency working, National agenda for the NHS, Clinical Governance
Desirable criteria
17. Teaching qualification, Childcare Law, policy and practice
Personal Development
Essential criteria
18. Evidence of post registration education and development relevant to safeguarding children, child development and welfare. Able to provide evidence of continuous professional development
Skills
Essential criteria
19. Excellent verbal, written and communication skills. Standard key board skills and use of training equipment and materials including designing and delivering training via Teams and PowerPoint. Frequent requirement for prolonged concentration whilst also experiencing regular and unpredictable interruptions and work patterns – possessing an ability to change from one activity or priority to another quickly and efficiently. Flexible working to meet the needs of the service. Interpersonal, negotiation and risk assessments skills
Desirable criteria
20. IT skills (ECDL or equivalent), Research skills, Influencing skills
Specialist Knowledge
Essential criteria
21. Highly specialist knowledge and understanding of working with complex family situations, mental health, substance misuse in relation to safeguarding children, Highly specialist knowledge of the recognition and assessment of children at risk of significant harm,Understanding of the National agenda for Child Safeguarding/Children in Need ,Legal literacy – child safeguarding.
Desirable criteria
22. Specific expertise in children’s health and development, child maltreatment and local arrangements for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, In-depth knowledge on Childcare Law, policy and practice
Disposition and Attitude
Essential criteria
23. Able to use own initiative, interpret policy, provide advice and act independently. Able to recognise the need for and seek personal support/professional supervision. Able to work effectively as part of a team and to recognise and support the needs of others in a sensitive and effective manner.Confident, approachable and able to work under pressure with a positive attitude to dealing with change. Highly motivated and reliable with attention to detail and completes work on time to a high standard. Demonstrates anti-discriminatory behaviour and values differences
Other
Essential criteria
24. Ability to travel across a variety of locations within Greater Manchester.
The Trust mandates all post holders who require a DBS for their role to subscribe to the DBS Update Service. You will be required to enrol for this service for a fee of £16 per year and maintain registration throughout your employment with GMMH.
Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts at Greater Manchester Mental Health who have direct experience of mental health, learning disability or drug and alcohol services either as a service user or a carer.
The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities. If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process for this role or would value some additional support, we’d love to hear from you.
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Sponsorship
We are proud to be an approved sponsor for the Skilled Worker visa. Applications from individuals who require sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. Please be aware that not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible roles and salary requirements on the UK Government’s website – click .
If you are offered a role with us and you require sponsorship, we will check your eligibility in line with the information on the above website. Your offer of employment could be withdrawn if the role is not eligible for sponsorship, and you are not otherwise able to evidence your right to work in the UK.
The Home Office introduces new changes from 22/07/2025 that impact the health and care sector, you may wish to familiarise with it.
Do you have experience outside the NHS?
We want to attract and retain people with diverse skills and experience, to deliver inclusive healthcare services to our communities.
We will consider relevant experience outside the NHS to calculate your salary on appointment.