Post Title: Adult Protection Practitioner (ASP) x 2
Location: TBC
Salary/Banding: 7
Hours: 36 hours per week
Responsibilities
* Work collaboratively with the Lead Nurse, Head of Public Protection, and Local Authority Adult Protection Co‑ordinator to deliver and develop a high-quality Adult Support and Protection service in line with national guidance and legislation.
* Provide specialist advice, assessment, and professional leadership in complex adult protection cases, supporting practitioners and managers across health and social care services to safeguard vulnerable adults effectively and compassionately.
* Develop and deliver Adult Support and Protection training, case supervision, and professional support systems across NHS Fife.
* Contribute to inter‑agency working, case conferences, Initial Referral Discussions (IRDs), large‑scale investigations, and strategic improvement work through participation in Adult Support and Protection Committee sub‑groups and task groups.
* Manage highly sensitive and complex situations within a multi‑agency environment, exercising excellent communication, leadership, and risk assessment skills.
* Travel throughout the Fife area regularly.
Qualifications
* Registered NMAHP professional with significant post‑registration experience, including substantial experience in Adult Support and Protection practice.
* Degree level education with a relevant postgraduate qualification.
* Strong clinical leadership, partnership working and a commitment to continuous professional development.
Benefits
This is an exciting opportunity to influence practice, support staff development, and contribute to safeguarding excellence across NHS Fife.
Equality and Diversity Statement
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. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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