NR211435 - Adult Support and Protection Practitioner

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated registered nurse to join the Adult Support and Protection team within Aberdeenshire. This role is pivotal in enhancing service delivery and leading the ASP agenda in Health Services. You will work closely with the Public Protection Team, supporting multi-agency collaborations and ensuring the highest standards of care and protection for adults. If you are passionate about public protection and want to make a significant impact in the community, this position offers a rewarding career path in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Midwife with a first-level degree or relevant qualifications.
• Five years post-qualifying experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the work of the NHSG Public Protection Team.
• Lead the ASP agenda in Health Services across Aberdeenshire.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

Registered Nurse or Midwife

First-level Degree

Job description

Due to the continuing development of the Role and the service requirements, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an additional Specialist Nurse for Adult Support and Protection to work alongside the current Adult Support and Protection Specialist Nurse within Aberdeenshire HSCP.

Job Overview

We are seeking a motivated registered nurse with a genuine interest in Adult Support and Protection, as well as all areas of Public Protection.

The post covers the Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership Area. The successful applicant will help enhance the capacity to deliver the required services moving forward. The role involves supporting the work of the NHSG Public Protection Team and AHSCP Adult Protection Network, primarily over a Monday-Friday schedule.

Additionally, the post holder will play a pivotal role in raising the profile and leading the ASP agenda in Health Services across Aberdeenshire, as well as supporting and developing Multi-Agency working.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

1. Registered Nurse or Midwife with a first-level degree or relevant qualifications.
2. Five years post-qualifying experience.
3. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.

Additional Information

Interviews will be held in person on 26th May 2025.

For informal inquiries, please contact:

• Neil Hendry, Operational Lead Nurse, Aberdeenshire HSCP.
  Tel: [phone]
  Email: [e-mail]
• Marie Duncan, Adult Support and Protection Specialist Nurse.
  Tel: [phone]
  Email: [e-mail]

NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity within our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We aim for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. We welcome applications from all sections of society.