Post Title: Adult Protection Practitioner (ASP) x 2
Location: To Be Confirmed
Salary/Banding: 7
Hours: 36 hours per week
We are seeking to recruit two experienced and highly motivated Band 7 Adult Protection Practitioners to join NHS Fife as part of a wider Public Protection Team.
These posts are key leadership roles working collaboratively with the Lead Nurse, Head of Public Protection, and Local Authority Adult Protection Co‑ordinator to deliver and further develop a high‑quality Adult Support and Protection service in line with national guidance and legislation.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Play a central role in developing and delivering Adult Support and Protection training, case supervision, and professional support systems across NHS Fife.
- Act as an expert resource, contributing 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.
- Require excellent communication, leadership, and risk assessment skills, alongside the ability to manage highly sensitive and complex situations within a multi‑agency environment.
Qualifications
- Registered NMAHP professional with significant post‑registration experience, including substantial experience in Adult Support and Protection practice.
- Educated to degree level with a relevant postgraduate qualification.
- Demonstrate strong clinical leadership, partnership working, and a commitment to continuous professional development.
Travel throughout the Fife area regularly is required.
Informal Enquiries: Email Tanya.Lonergan@nhs.scot
Applicants must confirm their right to work in the United Kingdom.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its 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.
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