NR217146 - Adult Support and Protection Practitioner

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Specialist Nurse for Adult Support and Protection at NHS Ayrshire & Arran. The role involves leading initiatives in public protection, enhancing capacity, and collaborating with multiple agencies to improve adult protection services in Aberdeenshire. Applicants should have significant nursing experience and a strong interest in public health initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5 years post qualifying experience required.
• In-depth knowledge of Adult Protection policy and legislation.
• Experience in applying contemporary Adult Protection practice.

Responsibilities

• Support and develop Multi-Agency working.
• Lead the Adult Support and Protection agenda in Health Services.
• Provide cover Monday-Friday for the Public Protection Team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Registered Nurse or Midwife

First level degree or relevant qualifications

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.

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

The Post covers Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership Area and the successful applicant will enhance the capacity to deliver the Service required moving forward into the future. Providing cover over a Monday-Friday supporting the work of NHSG Public Protection Team and AHSCP Adult Protection Network. In addition to this they will be pivotal in raising the profile and leading the ASP agenda in Health Services across Aberdeenshire as well as supporting and developing Multi-Agency working.

The post holder should have in depth knowledge and experience of policy and legislation underpinning contemporary Adult Protection practice with recent experience of application to practice.

• Essential: Registered Nurse or midwife, with a first level degree or relevant qualifications.
• Essential: 5 years post qualifying experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills are essential.
  
  

Informal enquires to

Neil Hendry Operational Lead Nurse Aberdeenshire HSCP.

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Email [e-mail]

Or

Marie Duncan Adult Support and Protection Specialist Nurse.

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Email [e-mail]

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.