Safeguarding Mental Health NurseManchester Foundation Trust (MFT)2 Vacancies: Central Manchester and North Manchester General HospitalWe are seeking passionate and skilled Safeguarding Mental Health Nurses to join our dedicated Safeguarding Team at Manchester Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference by supporting some of the most vulnerable people in our care.As part of the Safeguarding Service, you will:Provide specialist advice, support, and guidance on safeguarding concerns relating to adults and children with mental health needs.Work collaboratively with clinical teams, social care, and external partners to ensure patients receive safe, effective, and compassionate care in line with safeguarding legislation and MFT policy.Support colleagues in their practice by embedding safeguarding and mental health principles, rather than providing direct patient-facing care.This role is ideal for an experienced Mental Health Nurse with a strong understanding of safeguarding processes, legislation, and best practice. Training will be provided, and you will be well supported throughout your role.If you are motivated to improve safeguarding outcomes and passionate about supporting staff in delivering the very best care for patients with mental health conditions, we would love to hear from you.Main duties of the job:Act as a point of contact for safeguarding concerns within mental health.Provide expert advice, supervision, and training to staff on Mental Health.Support staff in identifying and managing risks related to mental health, including suicide prevention, restraint reduction, and managing distressed behaviours.Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to ensure effective safeguarding pathways and interventions.Contribute to safeguarding investigations, risk assessments, and care planning.Promote a culture of professional curiosity and trauma-informed safeguarding practice across the Trust.MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England, with a turnover of over £3bn. We are creating an exceptional integrated health and social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.Bringing together 10 hospitals and community services from across Manchester, Trafford, and beyond, we champion collaborative working and transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate, offering a scale of opportunity that is extraordinary.We have also created a digitally enabled organization to improve clinical quality, patient and staff experience, operational effectiveness, and to drive research and innovation through our Electronic Patient Record system, Hive, launched in September 2022.As a major academic Research Centre and Education provider, we provide a robust infrastructure to support high-quality research programs. We are also committed to our Green Plan, which aims to make healthcare more sustainable.At MFT, we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, offer equal opportunities for career development, and prioritize your health and wellbeing. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare.

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