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Hours per week- 29.6hrs 4 days a week

Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiast Registered Nurse or midwife to undertake the duties of Public Protection Nurse Advisor (child) within the Public Protection Service. The post holder will be expected to provide highly specialised, expert knowledge and guidance to staff in NHS Borders on matters relating to Public Protection. The post holder will work as part of a team consisting of Nurse Consultant Public Protection, Public Protection Nurse Advisors (2 for Child Protection and 1 for Adult Protection), Lead Paediatrician and multi-agency partners.

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

Requirements for the role include:

• Registered Nurse or midwife, with a first level degree.
• Post graduate qualification and expertise within speciality / area of practice that demonstrates the required breadth of knowledge required to lead safety, effectively and efficiently.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills.
• Broad experience and knowledge of working in child protection and in partnership working across agencies.

Informal enquires to: Rachel Pulman, Nurse Consultant Public Protection. rachel.pulman@nhs.scot Tel: 01896 664159

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

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*Please note: As this is a part time post the salary shown will be pro rata*

***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***

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.