MH213483 - Lead Nurse - Child Protection

TN United Kingdom; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Nurse for Child Protection within NHS Grampian. This pivotal role involves leading multiagency efforts to safeguard children and requires significant operational and strategic experience. Candidates will work closely with various stakeholders, including Police Scotland and Local Authorities, to develop policies and procedures that enhance child protection services. The position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying the vibrant lifestyle of Aberdeen and the surrounding Grampian area. Join a dedicated team committed to equality, diversity, and excellence in health care.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in operational and strategic child protection.
• Ability to create policies and procedures for health boards.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational and strategic work in child protection.
• Build relationships with Police Scotland and Local Authorities.

Skills

Child Protection

Operational Leadership

Strategic Planning

Communication Skills

Influencing Skills

Education

Nursing Degree

Postgraduate Qualification in Child Protection

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Due to the retirement of the current post holder, we are delighted to invite applications for the role of Lead Nurse – Child Protection for NHS Grampian. Working closely with colleagues throughout the Health Board – and with our multiagency partners – we are looking for a candidate who can lead operationally and strategically our work to keep children safe.

Candidates should have significant operational and strategic experience in the field of Child Protection and be attuned to the demands of multiagency working. They will need to bring significant experience of complex child protection operational practice, along with creating policy and procedures for a Health Board.

Given the requirement to be able to lead across service boundaries and build relationships with Police Scotland, Local Authorities, and Health and Social Care Partnerships, candidates must possess strong influencing and communication skills.

NHS Grampian covers the North East of Scotland, and is one of only four teaching Health Boards in Scotland. With strong links to Universities and Local Authorities, we provide tertiary services to approximately 590,000 people within Grampian and residents of neighbouring NHS Boards, employing over 17,000 staff.

Aberdeen and the surrounding Grampian area have been voted one of the best places to make a life in Scotland. The city offers a vibrant urban environment with cultural amenities, alongside rural, outdoor lifestyles in the coastal and inland towns of Aberdeenshire and Moray.

For an informal discussion and to learn more about us and the role, please initially contact Kenny O’Brien, Associate Director – Public Protection, at [email protected]

Interviews will be held during the week commencing Monday, 16th June 2025.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

**Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.**

NHS Grampian is one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, and Moray.

As a board, we strive to ensure a positive environment, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.