Child Protection Nurse Advisor

Social network you want to login/join with: Child Protection Nurse Advisor, Stirling Client: NHS Forth Valley Location: Stirling, United Kingdom Job Category: Other – EU work permit required: Yes Job Reference: 7f8bd6039690 Job Views: 14 Posted: 04.06.2025 Expiry Date: 19.07.2025 Job Description: Secondment/Fixed term opportunity for 6 months to improve service delivery. *Secondment Opportunity – Existing permanent employees must first discuss this opportunity with their substantive line manager and complete the secondment request form prior to interview. The secondment request form and the associated secondment policy can be found on the HR/Recruitment intranet pages and must be completed and signed by the substantive line manager. The Candidate should then take it with them to interview as confirmation that an agreement has been granted. An exciting 6 month secondment opportunity for a Child Protection Nurse Advisor has opened within NHS Forth Valley Child Protection Department. The key roles will include working in collaboration with the Chief Nurse, Nurse Consultant, Service Manager, Child Protection Department Manager, Child Protection Nurse Advisors and Administrative staff, to maintain and further develop a high-quality child protection service across NHS Forth Valley. The CPNA will provide advice and support to health staff, adhering to local and national policy guidance. Working in partnership to establish, develop and maintain effective working relationships across the multi-agency Child Protection forums in the Forth Valley area is essential. You will also be expected to deputise for the Nurse Consultant and Child Protection Department Manager, in local and national forums as required. Qualification requirements The job requires A first level registration nurse and SCPHN qualification or equivalent experience. Post graduate diploma in Child Protection (PgCert Child Protection) preferably at masters level or evidence of equivalent relevant experience. First level degree or equivalent and evidence of ability to study at post-graduate level. Additional knowledge and skills Ability to critically appraise research and analyse complex information. Have a working knowledge of audit and self-evaluation. High level of Computer skills. In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance. Excellent presentation, training facilitation and meeting management skills A knowledge of or qualification in supervision skills in child protection #J-18808-Ljbffr