Public Protection Nurse Advisor - Public Protection Service

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme

27 days annual leave (plus publichols)

Development opportunities (bursaries, 

e‑learning and classroom‑based courses

Enhanced pay for public holidays

NHS discounts

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Public Protection Service is seeking a Public Protection Nurse Advisor to lead clinical practice, provide specialist advice and supervise cases. The post supports safeguarding across a wide range of staff and services within NHS GGC.

You will join a dynamic team with a strong track record in protection and education, based at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital with training across NHS GGC locations. A Master’s level qualification in protection is preferred.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Midwife with a first‑level degree and significant post‑registration experience.
• Postgraduate qualification in Child Protection and/or Adult Safeguarding required.
• Experience with children, young people, families, and/or vulnerable adults is essential.
• Knowledge of current child/adult protection policies and legislation is required.
• Willingness to undertake further study in child and adult protection.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership, specialist guidance and case supervision to a wide range of staff.
• Collaborate across professions and agencies to make evidence‑based decisions.
• Work as part of a team with senior colleagues and administration staff to deliver protection services.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Evidence-based decisions

Interprofessional collaboration

Staff supervision

Education

Nursing or Midwifery degree

Master’s level postgraduate study

Postgraduate qualification in Child Protection/Adult Safeguarding

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right person to join NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Public Protection Service as a Public Protection Nurse Advisor. Working within a board‑wide team, you will play a pivotal role in promoting a high‑quality, safe and effective public protection service and supporting the delivery of NHS GGC Public Protection Strategy Safeguarding It Matters to Us. We are seeking candidates who wish to be part of a dynamic developing service and team of Public Protection Nurse Advisors who were highly commended at the RCN Scotland team of the year awards in 2023.

The Public Protection Service provides expert advice, support and guidance to staff in NHS GGC on matters relating to Public Protection.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

• This is a full‑time post (36) hours
• Working Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00
• The team is based at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital site; however, Public Protection training and specialist Clinical Supervision is carried out at sites across NHS GGC.

Key Responsibilities

You will provide clinical leadership, specialist professional advice and support and case supervision to a wide range of staff.

You will be committed to working collaboratively across professions and agencies and be able to make evidence‑based decisions.

While working as part of a team consisting of the Chief Nurse and Head of Public Protection Service, Public Protection Lead Nurses (Child and Adult Support and Protection), Public Protection Nurse Advisors, Lead Paediatrician for Child Protection, Public Protection Medical Lead and Administration Staff.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job

• You must be a Registered Nurse or Midwife with a first‑level degree, significant post‑registration experience, and evidence of postgraduate study at Master’s level.
• A postgraduate qualification in Child Protection and/or Adult Support and Protection is also required.
• Applicants should have significant experience working with children, young people, families, and/or vulnerable adults, together with relevant clinical experience and a sound understanding of Child Protection and/or Adult Support and Protection practice.
• A comprehensive knowledge of the policies and legislation underpinning contemporary child and adult protection practice is essential, along with recent experience applying this knowledge in practice.
• You must also be willing to undertake further study in child and adult protection, where required to meet individual development needs.

What We Offer

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e‑learning and classroom‑based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part‑time working hours will be reduced on a pro‑rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work‑life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full‑time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as "various", we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Margaret Doherty, Public Protection Lead Nurse (Adult Protection), [e-mail], 0141 451 6605

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