Public Protection Nurse Practitioner
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- The Public Protection team predominantly work Monday – Thursday (08:00-16.45) and Friday (08.00-16.00) via a hybrid working model.
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Role summary
This role involves providing expert advice and support on public protection matters, including child protection and mental welfare issues, to frontline staff. The practitioner will also support the 111 service during peak activity by taking calls. It's a challenging yet rewarding opportunity for an experienced nurse to contribute to a public organisation's success. The position is permanent, Band 6, and offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Key responsibilities
- Provide expert advice and support to frontline staff on public protection issues.
- Handle challenging situations related to child protection or mental welfare.
- Support the 111 service by taking calls during peak activity.
Essential criteria
- Be educated to SCQF Level 9 or equivalent experience, with current registration as an Adult Nurse (Part 1) with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
- Demonstrate extensive post registration experience, preferably within an acute or primary care setting.
- Have knowledge of Policy and Legislation to support public protection practice in Scotland.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £42,231 – £52,679 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
258984
Salary:
Band 6 (£43,231 - - £52,679)
Job closing date:
22/09/2026
Job Type:
Nursing and Midwifery
Location:
NHS 24 Regional Centres (Hybrid Working)
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
15
Job posted date:
08/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS 24
Department:
Nursing and Care
Job Advert
Public Protection Nurse Practitioner
Are you a registered nurse with experience in public protection, safeguarding, or supporting vulnerable individuals?
Do you have the clinical knowledge and decision-making skills to assess complex situations and make safe, person-centred decisions autonomously?
Are you passionate about working collaboratively with health, social care, police and partner agencies to protect and support individuals at risk?
Who We Are
As NHS Scotland's unique provider of a national tele-health and tele-care service, we are responsible for the delivery of health advice and information by telephone and online services to the population of Scotland 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. NHS 24 is a patient-focused service providing the people of Scotland with triage, advice, guidance, referral and information on health and healthcare services.
We have five regional centres – Aberdeen, Dundee, South Queensferry, Cardonald and Clydebank.**NHS 24 supports hybrid working, and this post c
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