Multi-Agency Child Protection Team (MACPT) Lead Nurse

Multi-Agency Child Protection Team (MACPT) Lead Nurse

Safeguarding partners are establishing new expert-led Multi-Agency Child Protection Teams (MACPTs) to support local authorities in discharging their Section 47 Children Act 1989 duties. As Wolverhampton and Walsall are pathfinder sites, the MACPTs will include dedicated health resource as part of the test-and-learn approach.

The post holder will work equally across both MACPTs and will:o Act as a visible Lead Named Nurse within the MACPT.o Provide operational health leadership and ensure safe, effective child protection practice.o Work with the FFCP Health Coordinator and Heads of Safeguarding across RWT, WHT and BCHFT.o Model proactive, positive leadership.o Collaborate with ICB, health providers, local authorities, and safeguarding professionals to meet statutory duties.o Support the development and delivery of specialist child protection training with Trust education teams and safeguarding partnerships.o Provid...