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Specialist Nurse - Adult Safeguarding

On-site in Manchester·Full-time·Added today (last checked 9 Nov)

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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Our summary

Salary: £39,959 - £48,117 a year
About £2,690 - £3,180 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Manchester
Contract: Fixed-term, full-time hours

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Current relevant professional registration (NMC / SW England /HCPC)
An experienced nurse, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, or social worker
Educated to degree level
Evidence of working with “at risk” adults
Evidence of having completed safeguarding training
Experience of working within a MDT setting
Knowledge of legislation and experience of working with the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
Knowledge of social models of deprivation
Evidence of team working

Nice to have

Teaching / mentorship qualification
Experience of attending strategy meetings
Experience of contributing to capacity assessments and best interests processes
Evidence of working within both acute and community healthcare settings

The role

There is a vacancy within Manchester Foundation Trust (MFT) for a highly skilled Adult Safeguarding Practitioner.

Safeguarding is a valued and integral part of multi-disciplinary working across the Trust. MFT has created the opportunity for a full time Adult Safeguarding Practitioner to assist the Senior Specialist Adult Safeguarding Nurse and Matron/ Named Nurses within the trust. The post involves opportunities to contribute to wider practice development and initiatives surrounding adult safeguarding.

Safeguarding is integral to Governance arrangements within MFT and we are looking for someone with a commitment to high standards and a belief in delivering reliable and quality service provision in an area of work that is demanding and challenging but rewarding. The successful candidate will be expected to work collaboratively across the wider MFT footprint, supporting colleagues at all Trust sites by providing expert safeguarding advice, specialist knowledge, education and professional leadership to promote consistent and effective safeguarding practice.

What you'll do

Applicants should have experience of working with situations that may present challenges for patients and staff and have an understanding of the national and local issues involved in safeguarding adults. A proven ability to engage in effective multi-disciplinary teamwork is required as is some experience of working with multi-agency partners.

The post holder will work closely with the Adult Senior Specialist Safeguarding Nurse and Named Nurse in working to conform to the mandatory and statutory frameworks to ultimately improve the outcomes for adults at risk across the MFT footprint.

The right candidate will be highly motivated with a passion for ensuring high standards of care across the safeguarding adult agenda, including adults at risk of abuse, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and Domestic Abuse. They will be able to use their own initiative and have good interpersonal skills in dealing with both internal and external agencies

Recent experience of working directly with adults at risk and in need of protection and support will be evident as will experience in dealing with sensitive and confidential information

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

About Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Industry: Health and social care

In their own words

About the company & team

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.
Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.