Public Protection Nurse Advisor - Public Protection Service

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.

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.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Please see below for more details:

Skilled Worker visa and Health and Care Worker visa

• 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.

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.

• 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.

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27…