Specialist Nurse Safeguarding Children

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The closing date is 23 March 2026

We seek a highly motivated, committed, and flexible practitioner to collaborate with health and multi‑agency colleagues. The goal is to ensure the delivery of safe and effective services for safeguarding vulnerable children and young people across the City of Manchester and all children accessing MFT Hospital Services. The role involves providing safeguarding training, leadership, advice, supervision, and expertise to health practitioners within the Trust.

Candidates should be capable of effectively challenging practice and promoting the integration of safeguarding principles into everyday professional practice.

The post holder will use their expertise and knowledge in identifying, assessing, treating, and managing vulnerable children and families. This will involve monitoring and improving standards of care through supervising practice, conducting clinical audits, using evidence‑based practice, teaching and supporting colleagues, and contributing to safeguarding governance processes across the Trust.

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward‑thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working – empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients. You'll be part of a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds.

Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives. At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

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MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.

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