Senior Adult Protection Advisor

NHS National Services Scotland; Stirling; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Forth Valley is seeking a Public Protection Advisor (Adults) to lead guidance and coordination on adult protection across the public protection team. You will advise health staff on relevant legislation, processes and policy, and help develop local procedures to support practice.

You will collaborate with PVG partners and ensure robust multi‑agency working and safeguarding across the NHS Forth Valley area. A post‑graduate focus and professional registration are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in health or social care in an adult setting.
• Registration with NMC or HCPC.
• Postgraduate diploma in Adult Protection or equivalent.
• First degree or equivalent with ability to study at postgraduate level.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, advice and support to health staff on adult protection legislation, processes and policy.
• Help develop local procedures to inform and support practice.
• Coordinate with multi‑agency Adult Protection forums across NHS Forth Valley.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with partner agencies.

Skills

Critical appraisal

Audit and self‑evaluation

Computer skills

Legislation knowledge

Presentation & training

Supervision skills

Travel willingness

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Postgraduate diploma in Adult Protection

First degree or equivalent

Job description

NHS Forth Valley is seeking a Public Protection Advisor (Adults) to lead guidance and coordination on adult protection across the public protection team. You will advise health staff on relevant legislation, processes and policy, and help develop local procedures to support practice.

You will collaborate with PVG partners and ensure robust multi‑agency working and safeguarding across the NHS Forth Valley area. A post‑graduate focus and professional registration are essential.