MASH Safeguarding Adult Specialist Nurse / Health Professional

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North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH) MASH Safeguarding Adult Specialist Nurse / Health Professional

The closing date is 20 September 2026

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Job summary

Join our developing safeguarding service at an exciting time of change. This new role will provide specialist safeguarding support across North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust while helping to shape the future health contribution to the Warrington Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH). Working within the NCM Safeguarding Team, the post holder will provide expert advice, support and leadership on adult safeguarding matters, with the role evolving as the Warrington MASH model develops and becomes embedded. This role will be based in the local authority as the MASH develops

Main duties of the job

The Safeguarding Specialist is responsible for providing expert safeguarding advice, support and leadership across North Cheshire and Mersey (NCM). The role involves supporting staff to identify, manage and escalate safeguarding concerns, ensuring safe and lawful practice in line with the Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and Mental Health Act. A key aspect of the role will be supporting the development of the health safeguarding function within the Warrington Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), strengthening information sharing, partnership working and multi-agency decision-making. Key duties include delivering and developing safeguarding training, contributing to audits, incident reviews and serious adult reviews, supporting policy development, and working closely with multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies to promote high-quality, patient-centred safeguarding practice and improved outcomes for adults at risk

About us

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.

Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.

Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.

A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.

We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.

Details

Date posted

08 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

370-NAM7NAG-1937

Job locations

Warrington Hospital & Warrington Local Authority - Times Square

Lovely Lane, Warrington

Warrington

WA5 1QG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full details of the role, including main duties and responsibilities areavailable in the full Job Description and Person Specification which youcan find on the right -hand side of the advert page

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full details of the role, including main duties and responsibilities areavailable in the full Job Description and Person Specification which youcan find on the right -hand side of the advert page

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels within WHH and with external partners
• Experience of implementing and facilitating education and training programmes
• Ability to analyse issues and think critically
• Experience of managing complex safeguarding cases
• Evidence of multi-agency working

Desirable

• Presentation skills
• Ability to research and audit

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse / Allied Health Professional
• Educated to Masters Degree or evidence of working towards

Desirable

• Demonstration of Leadership or management experience and study

Experience

Essential

• Previous working knowledge and experience in safeguarding is essential.
• Experience in and a sound working knowledge of the children Act, MCA, Prevent and the wider safeguarding agenda is required for this role.
• Ability to analyse issues and think critically
• Experience of training delivery in large and small groups of all grades of staff
• Previous experience of working at a senior ward/dept. level and be able to manage challenging situations.

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels within WHH and with external partners
• Experience of implementing and facilitating education and training programmes
• Ability to analyse issues and think critically
• Experience of managing complex safeguarding cases
• Evidence of multi-agency working

Desirable

• Presentation skills
• Ability to research and audit

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse / Allied Health Professional
• Educated to Masters Degree or evidence of working towards

Desirable

• Demonstration of Leadership or management experience and study

Experience

Essential

• Previous working knowledge and experience in safeguarding is essential.
• Experience in and a sound working knowledge of the children Act, MCA, Prevent and the wider safeguarding agenda is required for this role.
• Ability to analyse issues and think critically
• Experience of training delivery in large and small groups of all grades of staff
• Previous experience of working at a senior ward/dept. level and be able to manage challenging situations.

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)

Address

Warrington Hospital & Warrington Local Authority - Times Square

Lovely Lane, Warrington

Warrington

WA5 1QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://northcheshireandmersey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)

Address

Warrington Hospital & Warrington Local Authority - Times Square

Lovely Lane, Warrington

Warrington

WA5 1QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://northcheshireandmersey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Associate Chief Nurse Safeguarding & Complex Care

Katie Clarke

[email protected]

01925662766

Details

Date posted

08 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

370-NAM7NAG-1937

Job locations

Warrington Hospital & Warrington Local Authority - Times Square

Lovely Lane, Warrington

Warrington

WA5 1QG

United Kingdom

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