We are setting up a new post MASH Specialist Nurse The post holder will be an essential member of the Health Departments Safeguarding team and will be the link with the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub(MASH). The role will work as part of a co-located dynamic multi-agency integrated team assessing notifications and referrals regarding children aged 0-18 that are received by the MASH.

The postholder will be someone who is enthusiastic about collaborative working and has a willingness to be self-reflective. In addition to the post-holder duties within MASH he/she will attend meetings with the Safeguarding team. You will work with the Safeguarding Team and your MASH colleagues, especially the Paediatric Liaison Health Visitor who also works in MASH, to identify themes, areas for development and promote early intervention to prevent escalation of need.  The post holder will be a highly experienced safeguarding practitioner within the multi-agency safeguarding team and will contribute to the development of safeguarding through involvement in policy development and the development and dissemination of expertise in health from an Island wide perspective. The postholder will build links with the wider health community for example GP’s, CAMHS and midwifery, to help raise the profile of MASH and its processes. They will support the safeguarding team and contribute to Children’s Safeguarding Training and present at events with fellow colleagues in the team.

For an informal discussion contact: Sue Walters 07854040826 Interim Designated Nurses for Safeguarding