MH213483 - Lead Nurse - Child Protection

NHS National Services Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Nurse for Child Protection to enhance child safety across services. This pivotal role involves strategic leadership and collaboration with multiagency partners, ensuring effective child protection practices. The successful candidate will leverage strong communication and influencing skills to navigate complex relationships within the Health Board and beyond. Join a dedicated team committed to making a difference in the lives of children and families in the vibrant Grampian area, known for its rich culture and stunning landscapes. This is an opportunity to lead impactful initiatives and foster a safer community.

Qualifications

• Significant operational and strategic experience in Child Protection.
• Extensive experience in complex child protection practice and policy development.

Responsibilities

• Lead operationally and strategically to keep children safe.
• Build relationships with Police Scotland and Local Authorities.

Skills

Child Protection

Multiagency Working

Policy Development

Communication Skills

Influencing Skills

Education

Nursing Qualification

Additional Child Protection Training

Job description

Job Opportunity: Lead Nurse – Child Protection at NHS Grampian

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 empowered to give their best. We welcome applications from all sections of society.

Due to the retirement of the current post holder, we are pleased to invite applications for the role of Lead Nurse – Child Protection at NHS Grampian. The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues across the Health Board and with multiagency partners to lead operationally and strategically our efforts to keep children safe.

Applicants should have significant operational and strategic experience in Child Protection, with a strong understanding of multiagency working. They should have extensive experience in complex child protection practice, policy development, and procedure creation for a Health Board.

The role requires leading across service boundaries and building relationships with Police Scotland, Local Authorities, and Health and Social Care Partnerships. Therefore, strong influencing and communication skills are essential.

NHS Grampian serves 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 residents within Grampian and neighboring NHS Boards, employing over 17,000 staff.

Aberdeen and the surrounding Grampian area are considered among the best places to live in Scotland, offering a blend of cosmopolitan urban life and rural outdoor lifestyle in towns of Aberdeenshire and Moray.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Kenny O’Brien, Associate Director – Public Protection, at [e-mail].

Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing Monday, 16th June 2025.

Additional Information for Candidates

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Please note: If this post is within the Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all associated costs.

NHS Grampian provides health and social care services to over 500,000 people across Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, and Moray. We are dedicated to fostering a positive culture aligned with our NHS and Social Care values.