Designated Nurse for Cared for Children
NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care · Registered Nurse · viaNHS Jobs
£57,528–£64,750 a year
- Closing date
- 23 Nov 2026
- Posted
- 3d ago
- Specialism
- Registered Nurse
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Reference
- nhs-5715934
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Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join NHS Greater Manchester Safeguarding Team. The Designated Nurse for Cared for Children assists NHS GM in fulfilling its role to improve the health of children and young people in local authority care and care leavers.
The post holder has a strategic/professional leadership role, working collaboratively with a range of partner agencies to improve outcomes for children and young people, supporting health staff and drive performance.
As the Designated Nurse for Cared for Children you will provide expert leadership, advice and assurance in line with statutory guidance and national best practice.
Main duties of the job
- To ensure that NHS GM the meet their statutory responsibilities in relation to cared for childrenand care experienced young people and review strategic commissioning arrangements to make sure that the appropriate monitoring and assurance procedures of provider services are effective and efficient.
- Works with multi-agency leaders for cared for children and care experienced young people, working within the public directorate and working closely with designated doctor for cared for children, safeguarding children and adult leads and the specialist cared for children teams within provider services.
- Work autonomously organising, planning and prioritising own workload to meet the needs of the NHS GM Safeguarding team
About us
NHS GM is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and workforce culture. We support flexible working and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities.,
We offer a range of family friendly inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, facilities, and services to support a diverse range of staff.
Details
Date posted
11 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
896-C&N-1046-A
Job locations
Tootal Buildings
56 Oxford Street
Greater Manchester
M1 6EU
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Designated Nurse for Cared for Children will provide leadership and supervision within NHS GM and with local NHS commissioned services and outreach into the health economy to ensure services effectively safeguard our population.
The Designated Nurse will be responsible to ensure delivery of the designated function as set out in the appropriate statutory guidance, and all associated safeguarding functions.
The Post Holder will form part of a wider extended management team and will carry responsibility to identify and escalate risks and provide safeguarding leadership in the management and response to risks identified.
The post holder will be supported in this role by the Associate Director of Safeguarding and the Assistant Directors of Safeguarding, Designated Doctors for Safeguarding Children, Named GP for Safeguarding, the Designated Nurse / Professional for Safeguarding Adults who collectively form the Safeguarding Team.
Job responsibilities
The Designated Nurse for Cared for Children will provide leadership and supervision within NHS GM and with local NHS commissioned services and outreach into the health economy to ensure services effectively safeguard our population.
The Designated Nurse will be responsible to ensure delivery of the designated function as set out in the appropriate statutory guidance, and all associated safeguarding functions.
The Post Holder will form part of a wider extended management team and will carry responsibility to identify and escalate risks and provide safeguarding leadership in the management and response to risks identified.
The post holder will be supported in this role by the Associate Director of Safeguarding and the Assistant Directors of Safeguarding, Designated Doctors for Safeguarding Children, Named GP for Safeguarding, the Designated Nurse / Professional for Safeguarding Adults who collectively form the Safeguarding Team.
What you need to do now
Applications are handled by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care on their own site — BOQQS does not collect CVs or hold your application. This listing closes on 23 Nov 2026.
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