Public Protection Nurse Advisor

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde seeks a Public Protection Nurse Advisor to enhance its Public Protection Service. The role involves offering clinical leadership and case supervision, collaborating across teams to ensure effective public protection strategies. Candidates must be Registered Nurses with substantial experience and relevant postgraduate qualifications. This opportunity supports essential services for a diverse population, promoting the safety and well-being of individuals in need.

Qualifications

• Requires at least five years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults is essential.
• Willingness to undertake further study is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Promote a high-quality public protection service.
• Provide specialist advice and support on Public Protection matters.
• Collaborate across professions and agencies.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Case supervision

Evidence-based decision-making

Education

Registered Nurse or Midwife

Postgraduate qualification in Child Protection

Postgraduate master's level study

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across various clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million, expanding to 2.2 million with regional and national services.

We offer full or part-time hours, with a Monday to Friday shift pattern. Please note that the salary is pro-rata for part-time hours.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Public Protection Nurse Advisor to join NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde's Public Protection Service. This role involves working within a board-wide team to promote a high-quality, safe, and effective public protection service, supporting the delivery of the NHS GGC Public Protection Strategy, 'Safeguarding It Matters to Us'.

The Public Protection Service provides expert advice, support, and guidance on Public Protection matters. The post holder will offer clinical leadership, specialist advice, and case supervision to staff, working collaboratively across professions and agencies, making evidence-based decisions.

The team includes Chief Nurse and Head of Public Protection, Lead Nurses for Child and Adult Support and Protection, a Lead Pediatrician for Child Protection, Public Protection Medical Lead, and administrative staff. The team is based at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, with training and clinical supervision across NHS GGC sites.

Requirements include being a Registered Nurse or Midwife with a first-level degree, at least five years of post-qualification experience, and evidence of postgraduate master's level study. Candidates should have a postgraduate qualification in Child Protection and/or Adult Support and Protection or relevant experience. Substantial experience working with children, young people, families, or vulnerable adults, along with knowledge of relevant policies and legislation, is essential.

Willingness to undertake further study in this area is encouraged.

For informal inquiries, contact Margaret Doherty, Lead Nurse Adult, at 0141 451 6605, or Louise Langfield, Lead Nurse Children, at 07971 862137.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service are available in the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde promotes diversity and inclusion and is committed to being a Forces Friendly Employer under the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from all community sections, including the Armed Forces community.

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