MASH Health Advisor

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber Foundation Trust; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a MASH Health Advisor to join the Safeguarding Team in Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust.

The successful candidate will be joining a very hard working and busy team that keeps people at the centre of everything they do. The role involves working within the fast-paced environment of MASH and with colleagues in RDaSH operational services and the multiagency partners across all three localities.

You will have experience of managing complex safeguarding situations and working with a wide range of agencies in challenging and complicated circumstances.

You will have an excellent knowledge of The Children Act 1989 and 2004 and Working Together 2018 and be confident and experienced in its application in operational health care.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates.

The post is 26.25 hours and a permanent position.

To discuss the post please contact Louise Bertman (Head of Safeguarding) on: 07790973757

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 aged 0-18 that are received by the MASH. The MASH process includes searching for and collating health information from a range of NHS providers both locally and further afield. With due regard to patient confidentiality, the MASH professional needs to interpret and share the information that is necessary to safeguard and/or promote the welfare of a child. The MASH has been designed to facilitate information gathering and sharing within a fire-walled environment.

The Local Authority holds the statutory responsibility for the management of notifications and referrals, but the decision and planning required to inform the outcome of the notification or referral is made by the integrated MASH team. This type of multi-agency cooperation is a statutory duty of all professionals delivering care to children and families.

The five core elements of a MASH have been agreed by stakeholders as:

1. Providing a single front door for referrals and notifications
2. Co-location of key partners
3. Provides a safe confidential environment
4. Enables analysis of risk or need on a case-by-case basis
5. Enables wider victim identification within communities

About Us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employs around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

About

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first-class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

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Responsibilities

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

• Registered Nurse/Midwife/Social Worker
• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in safeguarding/child protection

Experience Essential

• 3 years experience of working with children and/or families with CP/safeguarding experience
• Evidence of CPD in safeguarding children level 3
• Experience of working across professional and multi-agency boundaries
• Experience of managing risks and reporting and escalating concerns

Desirable

• Experience of working in CAMHS/adult mental health services
• Experience of CPD in safeguarding adults level 3

Knowledge Essential

• Understanding of the wider healthcare environment and contemporary NHS issues
• Understanding of multi-agency working and the approach to safeguarding
• Knowledge of legislation and policy

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer name:
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address:
Riverside House
Main Street
Rotherham
S60 1AE

Employer's website:
RDaSH Website