Public Protection Nurse Advisor - Public Protection Service

NHS Scotland; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Annual leave 27+ days

Cycle to Work Scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working options

Employee discounts

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Public Protection Service is seeking a Public Protection Nurse Advisor. You will lead clinical practice, provide expert safeguarding advice, and supervise cases across a multi‑disciplinary team.

The role supports the Public Protection Strategy and requires post‑qualification experience in child/adult protection, with visa sponsorship possible for eligible applicants. Based at NHS GGC sites, with standard hours and flexible working options where possible.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Midwife with a first-level degree and significant post-registration experience.
• Postgraduate qualification in Child Protection and/or Adult Support and Protection required.
• Experience with children, young people, families, and/or vulnerable adults; knowledge of relevant protection practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership, specialist professional advice and case supervision.
• Work collaboratively across professions and agencies to support safeguarding practice.
• Support delivery of NHS GGC Public Protection Strategy and participate in multi‑agency collaboration.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Evidence-based decisions

Collaborative working

Postgraduate study

Education

First-level degree (Nursing or Midwifery)

Postgraduate qualification in Child Protection

Postgraduate qualification in Adult Support and Protection

Master’s level study

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right person to join NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Public Protection Service as a Public Protection Nurse Advisor. Working within a board-wide team, you will play a pivotal role in promoting a high-quality, safe and effective public protection service and supporting the delivery of NHS GGC Public Protection Strategy – Safeguarding – It Matters to Us. We are seeking candidates who wish to be part of a dynamic developing service and team of Public Protection Nurse Advisors who were highly commended at the RCN Scotland team of the year awards in 2023.

The Public Protection Service provides expert advice, support and guidance to staff in NHS GGC on matters relating to Public Protection.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

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Skilled Worker visa and Health and Care Worker visa.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

• This is a full-time post (36) hours
• Working Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00
• The team is based at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital site; however, Public Protection training and specialist Clinical Supervision is carried out at sites across NHS GGC.

Key Responsibilities

You will provide clinical leadership, specialist professional advice and support and case supervision to a wide range of staff. You will be committed to working collaboratively across professions and agencies and be able to make evidence-based decisions. While working as part of a team consisting of the Chief Nurse and Head of Public Protection Service, Public Protection Lead Nurses (Child and Adult Support and Protection), Public Protection Nurse Advisors, Lead Paediatrician for Child Protection, Public Protection Medical Lead and Administration Staff.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job

• You must be a Registered Nurse or Midwife with a first-level degree, significant post-registration experience, and evidence of postgraduate study at Master’s level.
• A postgraduate qualification in Child Protection and/or Adult Support and Protection is also required.
• Applicants should have significant experience working with children, young people, families, and/or vulnerable adults, together with relevant clinical experience and a sound understanding of Child Protection and/or Adult Support and Protection practice.
• A comprehensive knowledge of the policies and legislation underpinning contemporary child and adult protection practice is essential, along with recent experience applying this knowledge in practice.
• You must also be willing to undertake further study in child and adult protection, where required to meet individual development needs.

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as "various", we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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