VACANCY BULLETIN
6th June 2017
Recruitment Team
Flat 4, Willow Drive, Kirkcaldy, Fife,
KY1 2LF
Tel: 01592 648131
The Recruitment Team is moving with effect from 15th June 2017. Our address will be:
NHS Fife Recruitment Team
Level 1
Whytemans Brae Hospital
Whytemans Brae
Kirkcaldy
KY1 2ND
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 Recruitment Team, Flat 4, Willow Drive, Kirkcaldy Fife, KY1 2LF 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
LEAD NURSE – FIFE WIDE DIVISION - SPECIALIST SERVICES 4
ADVANCED NURSE PRACTITIONER 5
ADVANCED PAEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER 6
CHARGE NURSE 7
HEALTH VISITOR POSTS 8
UNSCHEDULED CARE TEAM (UCAT) CHARGE NURSE 11
DIABETES SPECIALIST NURSE 12
CHARGE NURSE 13
NEONATAL STAFF NURSE 15
STAFF NURSE 16
STAFF NURSE 17
HEALTHCARE SUPPORT WORKER 18
NURSING AUXILIARY 21
OPERATING DEPARTMENT SUPPORT WORKER 22
NURSING AUXILIARY BED BUSTER 23
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 25
Medical Secretary 25
Health Records Clerical Officer (3 posts) 26
Administration Assistant 27
ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS 28
CLINICAL SUPPORT & ACCESS 28
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST 28
CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLES OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST 29
CLINICAL SUPPORT & ACCESS 30
PHYSIOTHERAPIST 30
OT ASSISTANT PRACTITIONER 31
OTHER THERAPEUTIC 33
HIGHLY SPECIALISED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST 33
HIGHLY SPECIALIST CLINICAL OR FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGIST, FORENSIC MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALTY 35
SENIOR/ GENERAL PRACTICE CLINICAL PHARMACIST 37
SENIOR PHARMACY TECHNICIAN DISPENSARY AND CLINICAL SERVICES 39
SUPPORT SERVICES 40
ESTATES OFFICER – DIRECT LABOUR 40
ESTATES OFFICER – BUILDING SERVICES (ON-CALL) 41
HOTEL SERVICES SUPERVISOR 42
DOMESTIC ASSISTANT 43
DOMESTIC ASSISTANT 44
DOMESTIC ASSISTANT 45
MEDICAL & DENTAL 46
CONSULTANT NEONATOLOGIST 46
CONSULTANT IN OTOLARYNGOLOGY 48
LOCUM CONSULTANT IN TRAUMA AND ORTHOPAEDICS 49
SALARIED GENERAL PRACTITIONER (EMPLOYED BY NHS FIFE) 50
LOCUM APPOINTMENT FOR SERVICE (las) gpst 51
GENERAL AND ACUTE MEDICINE 51
LOCUM APPOINTMENTS FOR SERVICE 52
OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY 52
VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDY, FIFE 52
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES 53
FLYING START NHS: 53
VACANCY FOR A SALARIED GP OR PARTNER 55
GP PARTNER 57
Part-time GP Partnership 58
GP – 6 Sessions 59
Lecturer in Adult Nursing (Teaching & Scholarship) 60
6/7 Session GP Partner 62
NURSING/MIDWIFERY
FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIP
LEAD NURSE – FIFE WIDE DIVISION - SPECIALIST SERVICES
REF NO: FW296/01/17EBL
SALARY: £40,833 - £49,000
BAND 8A - HOURS: 37.5
This is an excellent opportunity for a registered nurse to further develop their clinical and managerial skills within a dynamic environment, delivering services for Sexual Health, Blood Borne Viruses, Rheumatology and Bone Health.
You will be a registered nurse and have previous experience in a Ward Management, Team Leader or Lead Nurse role.
As a specialist service we understand you may not currently have the full range of managerial and clinical skills outlined in the full job description and person specification. We are looking for an individual seeking to further develop their skills and we can offer a full package of clinical and managerial support which will be tailored to your needs. The post will be supported by the Clinical Service Manager, Head of Nursing (Fife-Wide) and Associate Director of Nursing.
For informal enquiries please contact Heather Bett, Service Manager 01592 729291 or Ken Quinn (Head of Nursing) 01592-226878
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 13TH JUNE 2017
FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIP
COMMUNITY HOSPITALS (EAST DIVISION)
ADVANCED NURSE PRACTITIONER
REF NO: ED255/05/17
SALARY: £32,013 - £42,205
BAND 7 - HOURS: 37.5 - 2 POSTS
Are you looking for a change, a challenge, and a breath of fresh air? Do you want to be part of a new team that will re-shape service delivery within the Community Hospital setting?
We are seeking nurses who have experience at specialist or advanced practice level ideally previously within a hospital /community team setting. Educated at master’s level in Advanced practice you will have a high level of autonomous clinical decision making in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients with complex, multi-dimensional problems.
We are flexible in our approach with these posts, and are happy to talk to anyone with a genuine enthusiasm in delivering high quality healthcare in our Community Hospitals.
These are full-time permanent posts, working 37.5 hours per week, however we are happy to consider job share and flexible working patterns if desired. Ability to travel is essential and you will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within central Fife to meet the operational requirements of the Service.
Interviews will be held on the 28th June 2017
For an informal discussion please contact Karen Nolan Hospital Services Manager on 01592 740189 or on
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 13TH JUNE 2017
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 20TH JUNE 2017
VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDY
EMERGENCY CARE DIRECTORATE – MEDICAL HIGH DEPENDENCY
CHARGE NURSE
REF NO: HH251/05/17EBL
SALARY: £26,830 - £35,933
BAND 6 – HOURS: 37.5
We require a forward thinking individual to join a small team in a 8 bedded unit based at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy providing critical care to the acutely ill medical patient including cardiac and haemodynamic monitoring and non-invasive ventilation.
You must have recent acute medical and HDU experience and be able to demonstrate up to date clinical knowledge.
Strong leadership skills are an essential requirement as is an ability to combine the demands of the clinical role and the managerial role.
Hours will be worked to meet the needs of the service which may include weekend and shift work if this is required.
For informal enquiries please contact Senior Charge Nurse Carol Slater on 01592 643355 ext 20029 or Charge Nurse Bernadette McEnaney on ext 29157.
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 13TH JUNE 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.