VACANCY BULLETIN
4th July 2017
NHS Fife Recruitment Team
Woodland Suite, Level 1
Whyteman’s Brae Hospital
Whyteman’s Brae
Kirkcaldy
KY1 2ND
Tel: 01592 648131
The full application pack including the application form can be downloaded online by visiting
www.jobs.scot.nhs.uk
OR
Email the recruitment team quoting the appropriate reference number
If you require additional support, please contact the NHS Fife Recruitment Team at the address above or telephone 01592 648131
We are committed to equal opportunities and operate a total no smoking policy and Guaranteed Job Interview Scheme for People with Disabilities
CONTENTS
NURSING/MIDWIFERY 4
ADVANCED PAEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER 4
HEALTH VISITOR POSTS 5
CHARGE NURSE 7
INFANT FEEDING NURSE/MIDWIFE 8
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLES LEARNING DISABILITY NURSE PRACTITIONER 10
SMOKING CESSATION MIDWIFE 12
CHILD PROTECTION NURSE ADVISOR 13
COMMUNITY STAFF NURSE 14
COMMUNITY STAFF NURSE 15
STAFF NURSES 17
REGISTERED NURSE 19
STAFF NURSES 21
IMMUNISATION STAFF NURSES 23
COMMUNITY STAFF NURSE 25
REGISTERED NURSES 26
HEALTH CARE SUPPORT WORKER: IMMUNISATION TEAM 27
ACTIVITY COORDINATOR 29
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 30
Health Records Appointment Co-ordinator 30
Clerical Officer (2 POSTS) 31
Administrative Assistant Child Health 33
CLERICAL OFFICER 34
Administrative Assistant 35
ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS 36
CLINICAL RADIOLOGY MANAGER 36
ADVANCED PRACTITIONER PHYSIOTHERAPIST 37
SPECIALIST PHYSIOTHERAPIST 39
RADIOGRAPHER 41
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (ROTATIONAL) 42
OT CLINICAL SUPPORT WORKER 43
RADIOGRAPHY ASSISTANT 45
OTHER THERAPEUTIC 46
ROTATIONAL PHARMACY TECHNICIAN 46
HEALTH SCIENCE SERVICES 48
AUDIOLOGIST 48
ASSISTANT TECHNICAL OFFICER 49
SUPPORT SERVICES 50
ESTATES OFFICER – ENGINEERING 50
DOMESTIC ASSISTANT 51
BANK CATERING ASSISTANT 52
DOMESTIC ASSISTANT 53
DOMESTIC ASSISTANT 54
MEDICAL & DENTAL 55
CONSULTANT OLD AGE PSYCHIATRIST (CARE HOME LIAISON) 55
CONSULTANT ANAESTHETISTS 56
CONSULTANT OLD AGE PSYCHIATRIST 57
LOCUM SPECIALTY DOCTOR IN CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY 58
LOCUM APPOINTMENT FOR SERVICE (las) gpst & FY2 59
GENERAL AND ACUTE MEDICINE 59
LOCUM APPOINTMENT FOR SERVICE – FY2, EMERGENCY MEDICINE 60
LOCUM APPOINTMENTS FOR SERVICE 61
OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY 61
VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDY, FIFE 61
FY1 LOCUM APPOINTMENT FOR SERVICE – GENERAL SURGERY 62
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES 63
FLYING START NHS: 63
VACANCY FOR A SALARIED GP OR PARTNER 65
GP PARTNER 67
Part-time GP Partnership 68
GP – 6 Sessions 69
6/7 Session GP Partner 70
EXCITING SECONDMENT OPPORTUNITY 71
PRACTICE NURSE VACANCY 72
NURSING/MIDWIFERY
VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDY
PLANNED CARE DIRECTORATE - CHILDREN’S UNIT
ADVANCED PAEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER
REF NO: HH216/05/17EBL
SALARY: £32,013 - £42,205
BAND 7 – HOURS: 37.5
A vacancy has arisen in the Children’s Unit at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy for an Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioner at Band 7 level to join our team. At present we have 3 qualified Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioner.
Our unit consists of an outpatient department, ambulatory care unit and an acute paediatric ward. We care for children requiring both medical and surgical nursing whilst working closely with the Neonatal Unit, Accident and Emergency department and Theatre Recovery and the tertiary centres in Edinburgh and Glasgow
You will be required to be a qualified Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioner with recent experience of working as an APNP. You will be required to work within a multidisciplinary team being accountable for the delivery of specialised episodes of care. Excellent communication skills and multi-disciplinary working are essential
An up to date knowledge of evidence-based practice, and a commitment to learning and the delivery of clinically effective care are vital.
For informal enquiries please contact Dr Sean Ainsworth Clinical Lead on 01592 643355 ext 29119 or Mrs Lana Clacher Paediatric/Neonatal Nurse Manager on ext 29941.
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. All applicants are required to confirm their right to work in the UK in their application. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK), European Community (EC) or European Economic Area National please state the visa category under which you are legally entitled to work in the UK on your application form and the expiry date of your leave to remain in the UK.
Application forms can be downloaded from www.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, saved to your PC and returned to the recruitment team by email attachment. You can also request an application pack by email quoting the job reference number.
Our email address is
We will acknowledge all returned application forms within 24 hours of receipt.
We do not accept CV applications. Applications may be considered on a job share basis.
CLOSING DATE: 12 NOON ON 11TH JULY 2017
FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIP
NHS FIFE HEALTH VISITING VACANCIES
HEALTH VISITOR POSTS
REF NO: FW323/02/17EBL
SALARY: £26,830 - £35,933 PRO RATA
BAND 6 – HOURS: FULL AND PART-TIME
Are you a registered Health Visitor or Graduate Health Visitor? Are you a flexible team player who is able to demonstrate a willingness to adapt to new ways of working? Does the thought of developing and delivering innovative practice excite you? If you answered Yes to the above then apply for one of these posts and be part of our continued commitment to improving the health and well being of children and young people in Fife.
You will have an excellent knowledge of the current development in health visiting and have a proven track record of continuous professional development and innovative practice.
You will provide an accessible, high quality, culturally sensitive and effective Health Visiting Service to the Children and Families of NHS Fife, working in partnership with service users, care providers and other agencies. Good communication and organisational skills coupled with the ability to work within a team setting as well as independently, will be essential requirements of these posts. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and embrace skill mix team working. Some of these are challenging posts which require experience in dealing with a wide variety of health and social issues. In return, the work offers excellent learning and development opportunities and is a stimulating environment to work in.
Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post.
YOUR FUTURE, OUR FUTURE, FIFE’S FUTURE
With its vibrant fishing villages, magnificent beaches and miles of peaceful countryside, Fife is the perfect place to develop your career with the NHS. Steeped in history and buzzing with local restaurants and shops, Fife has something to offer everyone and its excellent transport links means you’re never far from Scotland’s major cities.
We are passionate about improving our service and actively encourage support and involvement from local people to allow them the chance to help shape their NHS. We’re looking for Health Visitors who share that passion to provide client-centred care that’s safe and clinically effective for the children and families of Fife.
For informal enquiries please contact Judith Gemmell, Lead Nurse on 01383 565373.
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. All applicants are required to confirm their right to work in the UK in their application. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK), European Community (EC) or European Economic Area National please state the visa category under which you are legally entitled to work in the UK on your application form and the expiry date of your leave to remain in the UK.
Application forms can be downloaded from www.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, saved to your PC and returned to the recruitment team by email attachment. You can also request an application pack by email quoting the job reference number.
Our email address is
We will acknowledge all returned application forms within 24 hours of receipt.
We do not accept CV applications. Applications may be considered on a job share basis.
CLOSING DATE: 12 NOON ON 11TH JULY 2017
FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIP
MENTAL HEALTH – PSYCHIATRY
QUEEN MARGARET HOSPITAL
CHARGE NURSE
REF NO: FW404/06/17JE
SALARY: £26,830 - £35,933
BAND 6 – HOURS: 37.5
An opportunity has arisen for a Charge Nurse to support the Senior Charge Nurse in the leadership of one of the ward –based team within the older adult services in the Mental Health services within Queen Margaret Hospital
You will be expected to be educated to degree level or equivalent level of skill gained through experience.
You will need excellent communication and organisational skills and you will have significant post registration experience in the relevant field.
For informal enquiries please contact Linsey Strugnell, Senior Nurse on 01592 643355 ext 23855 or Sharon Rodger, Clinical Services Manager on 01592 648083.
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. All applicants are required to confirm their right to work in the UK in their application. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK), European Community (EC) or European Economic Area National please state the visa category under which you are legally entitled to work in the UK on your application form and the expiry date of your leave to remain in the UK.
Application forms can be downloaded from www.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, saved to your PC and returned to the recruitment team by email attachment. You can also request an application pack by email quoting the job reference number.
Our email address is
We will acknowledge all returned application forms within 24 hours of receipt.
We do not accept CV applications. Applications may be considered on a job share basis.
CLOSING DATE: 12 NOON ON 11TH JULY 2017
VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDY
PLANNED CARE DIRECTORATE – SPECIAL CARE BABY UNIT
INFANT FEEDING NURSE/MIDWIFE
REF NO: HH219/05/17EBL
FIXED TERM FOR 12 MONTHS
SALARY: £26,830 - £35,933 PRO RATA
BAND 6 – HOURS: 30
A vacancy has arisen in the Special Care Baby Unit Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy for a Band 6 Infant Feeding Nurse/Midwife
We are a Level 3 Neonatal Unit, consisting of 4 ITU, 2 High Dependency and 14 Special Care cots.
At present we have 4 qualified Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners in post.
We are a forward thinking unit looking for an individual to join our team
You must possess excellent communication skills, and be able to work within the team as well as on your own initiative.
You will be expected to deliver a high standard of care and use a holistic approach to family centred care.
An up to date knowledge of evidence based practise and a commitment to the delivery of clinically effective care within neonates is essential.
You will have experience with Infant Feeding and working within a neonatal unit.
Applications on a secondment basis will be considered providing you have agreement from your current line manager.
For informal enquiries please contact Senior Charge Nurse Lynn Kuz, on 01592 729192/ ext 29192 or Donna Robertson, Infant Feeding Advisor on 07810637767.
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. All applicants are required to confirm their right to work in the UK in their application. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK), European Community (EC) or European Economic Area National please state the visa category under which you are legally entitled to work in the UK on your application form and the expiry date of your leave to remain in the UK.
Application forms can be downloaded from www.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, saved to your PC and returned to the recruitment team by email attachment. You can also request an application pack by email quoting the job reference number.
Our email address is
We will acknowledge all returned application forms within 24 hours of receipt.
We do not accept CV applications. Applications may be considered on a job share basis.
CLOSING DATE: 12 NOON ON 11TH JULY 2017
FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIP
FIFE WIDE BASED IN QUEEN MARGARET HOSPITAL, DUNFERMLINE
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLES LEARNING DISABILITY NURSE PRACTITIONER
REF NO: FW409/06/17EBL
FIXED TERM FOR 12 MONTHS
SALARY: £26,830 - £35,933
BAND 6 - HOURS: 37.5
An exciting Secondment opportunity has arisen within the Community Children’s and Young People’s Learning Disability Nursing Service. We are looking for an individual working at Band 6, with an interest in gaining experience and knowledge in caring for this client group. You will work closely with the Consultant Psychiatrist (Children and Young People with Learning Disability) providing specialist assessment, care planning, and care evaluation to children with a Learning Disability who require additional support with Mental Illness, Autism, Challenging Behaviour or ADHD. The role will include monitoring of physical health conditions and response to medication regimes and to scope, report on and make recommendations on the future development role of LD nursing specific to Children and Young People.
Children and their families are seen within their own homes and within their local community across Fife.
The hours are from Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm. The secondment will be for 12 months, 1wte, and include opportunity to liaise with other multi-disciplinary team members as well as opportunity to gain community multi-agency experience.
It is essential you should be a RN with current registration in Child Branch/RSCN or LD and have knowledge, skills and experience within Learning Disability.
Training and support will be given to enable you to manage a caseload and acquire the skill and knowledge to work with children and adolescents with a Learning Disability and/or additional conditions, e.g. ASD.
Applications on a secondment basis will be considered providing you have agreement from your current line manager.
You must be able to travel throughout Fife.
For informal enquiries please contact Jackie Young, Service Manager, Community Children’s Service/Lead Nurse, on 01383 627092 mobile 07736731557 or