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HS Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership
Independent Chair – Adult Support and Protection Committee –
Edinburgh
Salary: £400 per day
Hours: 3-4 per Month
The City of Edinburgh Council wishes to appoint an Independent Chair to ensure that the Adult Protection and Support Committee which comprises of representatives from the NHS, Police Scotland, the Council and third sector members discharges its functions in accordance with national guidance. The Chair shall report to the Chief Officers’ Group on a regular basis as to the effectiveness of multi-agency activity, policy and guidance and ensure that issues are addressed in conjunction with other public protection Chairs.
The Chair must be experienced in the provision of services and able to present a fully independent view to the Committee. This requirement is suitable for sole traders. This requirement attracts a rate of £400 per day and the Chair will be expected to work up to 3 – 4 days per month including attendance at meetings. The majority of meeting dates will be scheduled in advance, but the chair must be available for ad hoc meetings to undertake specific actions in relation to reviews. The appointment is for two years.
The recruitment for this role is through procurement via www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk with tenders to be submitted by 31 January 2024.
This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.
