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We have an exciting opportunity for a Child Protection Nurse Advisor (CPNA) to work within the NHS Forth Valley child protection team.
The key roles will include working in collaboration with the Child Protection Department Manager, Child Protection Nurse Advisors and Administrative staff, to develop and maintain a high quality child protection service. The CPNA will provide advice and support to health staff, monitoring practice and policy guidance across NHS Forth Valley. 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 Child Protection Department Manager, in local and national forums as required.
Qualification requirements
The job requires
- A first level registration nurse
- Substantial experience of working in the community
- A specific qualification in child protection or currently working towards one.
- A qualification at degree level or equivalent and 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
Informal enquiries to
Simon Dix, Department Manager (Child Protection) 01786 477420
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk
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NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.
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.