NHS Dumfries and Galloway is a small but vibrant rural Health Board in South-West Scotland which covers a large geographical area of about 2,400 square miles and serves a population of approximately 150,000. The boundaries stretch from Langholm in the East to Drummore in the West, and from Kirkconnel and Carsphairn in the North down to Sandyhills on the Solway Coast. We employ around 4,500 staff excluding GPs and Dentists.

The region is home to an abundance of rare wildlife, lush green forests and sandy beaches, many of which form part of the UNESCO Biosphere covering Galloway and Southern Ayrshire. Galloway Forest Park is the UK’s first, and Western Europe’s largest, Dark Sky Park.

In addition to spectacular countryside and outdoor pursuits, Dumfries and Galloway offers you and your family beautiful and affordable housing, schools which perform consistently well in national rankings and easy and convenient commutes for a more relaxed quality of life.

Many of our staff have been drawn to the region by the exceptional career opportunities, plus the improved work life balance and focus on family life are also great attractions.

The region offers all the advantages of life in local towns with friendly and safe neighbourhoods and good quality facilities on your doorstep. In addition, the main city centres are within reach if on occasion you want a little more.

Public Protection Nurse/AHP Consultant (131a.18)

Band 8B: £48,989 - £60,563

This is a senior post reporting directly to the Executive NMAHP Director who provides strategic and clinical leadership across the organisation for Public Protection for NHS Dumfries and Galloway. We are looking to appoint a skilled and experienced individual who will further develop and implement safe adult and child protection systems across NHS Dumfries and Galloway. The successful candidate will have experience in developing effective working relationships with interagency partners across both the statutory and voluntary sector, with a wide range of stakeholders to meet the needs of children and adults, and will be a key contributor to MAPPA processes.

A background in Child Protection is essential and support can be given to develop Adult Support and Protection knowledge.

Application Forms and Vacancy Packs for the above posts can be downloaded from the NHS SHOW Website by clicking through the appply button. Please return your completed application form by email to dg.applications@nhs.net. PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept CV’s

Please visit or call by contacting Eddie Docherty, Executive Director of NMAHP on 01387 272772 or Alice Wilson, Deputy Nurse Director: 01387 272789.

Closing date: 26th July 2018.