fife - the full application pack including the application form can...

VACANCY BULLETIN17th September 2019

NHS Fife Recruitment TeamWoodland Suite, Level 1

Whyteman’s Brae HospitalWhyteman’s Brae

KirkcaldyKY1 2ND

Tel: 01592 648131

The full application pack including the application form can be downloaded online by visiting

www.jobs.scot.nhs.ukOR

Email the recruitment team quoting the appropriate reference number

[email protected]

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

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*Please note there is a new NHS Scotland Application Form. This is available on the NHS Scotland Recruitment website www.jobs.scot.nhs.uk. Old application forms will not be accepted. If you have saved an old application form please ensure you transfer your details on to the new form for any future applications.

NURSING/MIDWIFERY.........................................................................................................4ADVANCED NURSE PRACTITIONER...........................................................................4ADVANCED NURSE PRACTITIONER IN BLOOD BORNE VIRUS...............................5PRIMARY CARE NURSE...............................................................................................6ROTATIONAL MIDWIFE................................................................................................7STAFF NURSE...............................................................................................................8STAFF NURSE (2 POSTS)............................................................................................9STAFF NURSES..........................................................................................................10STAFF NURSES..........................................................................................................11REGISTERED MENTAL HEALTH NURSES................................................................12STAFF NURSE / ODP..................................................................................................13THEATRE PRACTITIONER.........................................................................................14OPERATING DEPARTMENT PRACTITIONER / ANAESTHETIC NURSE..................15COMMUNITY STAFF NURSE......................................................................................16STAFF NURSE.............................................................................................................17STAFF NURSE.............................................................................................................19NURSING AUXILIARY..................................................................................................20NURSING AUXILIARY..................................................................................................22NURSING ASSISTANT (2 POSTS)..............................................................................23OPERATING DEPARTMENT SUPPORT WORKER (3 POSTS).................................25NURSING AUXILIARY..................................................................................................26PHLEBOTOMIST..........................................................................................................27

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE..............................................................................................28GMS PROJECT MANAGER.........................................................................................28R&D QUALITY & PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT.........................................................30PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & PERFORMANCE.............32HARDWARE INSTALLATION ENGINEER...................................................................33SECRETARY TO HEAD OF NURSING ACUTE SERVICES DIVISION.......................34ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT...................................................................................35WARD CLERK..............................................................................................................36CLERICAL OFFICER....................................................................................................37

ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS......................................................................................38HEAD OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST.........................................................................38SPECIALIST DIETITIAN...............................................................................................40SPECIALIST PHYSIOTHERAPIST..............................................................................42PODIATRIST WITH SPECIAL INTEREST...................................................................44STATIC MSK PHYSIOTHERAPIST..............................................................................45REHAB SUPPORT WORKER......................................................................................47

OTHER THERAPEUTIC......................................................................................................49SENIOR CLINICAL PHARMACIST – INTERMEDIATE / PALLIATIVE CARE..............49ASSISTANT PSYCHOLOGIST.....................................................................................51

SUPPORT SERVICES.........................................................................................................53PROCUREMENT TEAM LEAD....................................................................................53MAINTENANCE CRAFTSPERSON – PLUMBER........................................................54CATERING ASSISTANT (PERMANENT AND BANK).................................................55COOK...........................................................................................................................56

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DOMESTIC ASSISTANT..............................................................................................57DOMESTIC ASSISTANT..............................................................................................58DOMESTIC ASSISTANT..............................................................................................60PORTER/DRIVER........................................................................................................61

MEDICAL & DENTAL..........................................................................................................62CONSULTANT NEONATOLOGIST – ACUTE SERVICES DIVISION..........................62CONSULTANT ANAESTHETISTS...............................................................................62CONSULTANT OPHTHALMOLOGIST.........................................................................63CLINICAL LEAD IN ADULT PSYCHIATRY..................................................................64CLINICAL LEAD (CLINICAL GOVERNANCE).............................................................65CONSULTANT OLD AGE PSYCHIATRIST: 2 POSTS................................................66OUT OF HOURS GENERAL PRACTITIONERS..........................................................67GENERAL PRACTITIONER (2 POSTS)......................................................................68LOCUM APPOINTMENT FOR SERVICE (LAS) REGISTRAR GENERAL SURGERY....................................................................................................................69

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES..................................................................................................70NEWLY QUALIFIED PRACTITIONER SUPPORT PROGRAMME 2018-19................70CLINICAL ACADEMIC FELLOW (CAF).......................................................................71VACANCY FOR A SALARIED GP OR PARTNER.......................................................72MATERNITY LOCUM GP.............................................................................................73VACANCY FOR SESSIONAL LOCUM.........................................................................74GP MATERNITY LOCUM.............................................................................................75LOCUM.........................................................................................................................76PRACTICE/TREATMENT ROOM NURSE...................................................................77

NURSING/MIDWIFERY

FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIP

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COMMUNITY HOSPITALS (EAST DIVISION)ADVANCED NURSE PRACTITIONERREF NO: ED532/09/19EBLSALARY: £37,570 - £44,688BAND 7 - HOURS: 37.5 INCLUDES SOME WEEKEND WORKING

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.

For an informal discussion please contact Carol Logie, Lead Nurse 01592 226867

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 [email protected]

We will acknowledge all e-mailed 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 24TH SEPTEMBER 2019FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPFIFE WIDE & WHYTMAN’S BRAE HOSPITAL - SEXUAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT

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ADVANCED NURSE PRACTITIONER IN BLOOD BORNE VIRUS REF NO: FW169/09/19EBLSALARY: £37,570 – £44,688BAND 7 - HOURS: 37.5

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced nurse to join our Blood Borne Virus team as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner. You will have a special interest in HIV and frailty.

Based within the Health and Social Care Partnership this post spans many boundaries across acute and community settings and into multi-agency settings, working closely with third sector agencies to deliver care to those with Blood Borne Virus’s across Fife.

You will play a key role in further developing our pathway for supporting individuals with HIV who are experiencing frailty related co-morbidities and achieving the Scottish Government target of eradicating Hepatitis C by 2024.

You will be a innovative senior nurse with experience in Blood Borne Virus care or an associated speciality and have a keen interest in frailty. If not currently working at Advanced Practitioner level support will be given to achieve the necessary educational and practical competencies within an agreed timeframe.

For informal enquiries please contact Senior Charge Nurse Karen Thomson 01592 647979 ext: 29286 or Louise Noble, Lead Nurse ext 29279.



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 [email protected]

We will acknowledge all e-mailed 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 24TH SEPTEMBER 2019

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FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPEAST DIVISIONLEVEN HEALTH CENTREPRIMARY CARE NURSEREF NO: ED535/09/19LBSALARY: £30,401 - £38,046 PRO RATABAND 6 - HOURS: 21.75 OVER 3 DAYS

An opportunity has arisen within the Levenmouth Area for a Primary Care Nurse.

You will provide a comprehensive high quality nursing service to two GP practice populations in the Levenmouth area. You will manage specialist clinics including, asthma, COPD, Diabetes and Coronary Heart Disease.

Experience in all aspects of chronic disease management and the associated clinical skills are essential for this post. You will also undertake treatment room duties.

You will also take a lead in clinical audit and take a leading role in service developments.

You should have excellent communication and Clinical skills, as well as an in depth knowledge of Primary Care nursing.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dawn Thomson, District Nurse Team leader on 07795013733 or Kennoway Health Centre 01333 350449 (press option 2).







CLOSING DATE: 12 NOON ON 1ST OCTOBER 2019

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VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYWOMEN CHILDREN & CLINICAL SERVICES - MATERNITY UNITROTATIONAL MIDWIFE REF NO: HH266/09/18EBLBAND 5 - £24,670 - £30,742 PRO RATABAND 6 - £30,401 – £38,046 PRO RATAHOURS: VARIOUS – PERMANENT

Due to retirements we currently have vacancies for midwives here in our Maternity Service in Fife. We are a dynamic, progressive and really friendly team. We can offer you band 5 or band 6 midwifery roles. These posts will be permanent and are rotational posts. We can offer you various hours to suit you.

The unit is modern and progressive with approximately 3500 births per year. The services include outpatient and community services, a complex care Consultant Unit and an alongside Midwife Led Unit. We are developing services in line with Best Start recommendations. We are focussing on increasing our rates of continuity of carer in the first instance. We are developing a birth at home team and already have teams established for vulnerable in pregnancy, infant nutrition and child protection.

We will encourage you with your professional development education via our dedicated clinical midwife educator and midwifery PEF. We have an extremely successful in house leadership programme and regularly encourage staff to participate in external networking.

You must be a NMC Registered Midwife You should possess excellent team working skills with effective communication.

For informal enquiries, please contact Pamela Galloway, Inpatient Midwifery Manager on 01592 643355 ext 29941 and Lorna Eldridge, Acting Midwifery Manager on ext. 29997.








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VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYEMERGENCY CARE DIRECTORATE – ADMISSIONS UNIT ONESTAFF NURSE REF NO: HH296/10/18JE SALARY: £24,670 - £30,742 PRO RATABAND 5 – HOURS: VARIOUS

AU1 is a 37 bed medical admissions unit based at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy with a 6 bed assessment area.

AU1 is a fast paced, busy ward which presents invaluable opportunities for all levels of nurses to experience caring for patients with a wide variety of conditions in an acute clinical area.

This unit presently has opportunities for Registered Nurses interested in part-time and full-time posts, offering a flexible working pattern of 12.5 hour shifts, day/night rotation covering 7 days per week.

There are 6 Charge Nurses as well as 2 Senior Charge Nurses and their team approach offers a supportive working environment.

Candidates should be person centred and deliver an excellent standard of quality care to patients and their families. You should have a sound clinical knowledge base with a particular interest in medicine and appropriate clinical skills to match your experience. Completion of Flying Start is essential for those who have registered within the last 2 years

Induction and orientation will be provided for the successful candidate.

For informal enquiries, or to arrange a visit to AU1 which we highly recommend, please contact either Wendy Hutchison, Senior Charge Nurse on 01592 643355 ext 20808 or Sharon Crabb, Senior Charge Nurse on 01592 643355 ext 29960.





We will acknowledge all e-mailed application forms within 24 hours of receipt.We do not accept CV applications. Applications may be considered on a job share basis.


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VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYACUTE STROKE UNIT STAFF NURSE (2 POSTS)REF NO: HH373/11/18JESALARY: £24,670 - £30,742 PRO RATABAND 5 – HOURS: 37.5 & 34.5

Ward 41 is a very busy Acute Stroke Unit looking after 21 patients, with a commitment to multidisciplinary team working. We specialize in caring for patients who have had a stroke.

An opportunity has arisen for Staff Nurses to join our team delivering care to stroke patients. Interest in nursing stroke patients is essential for this post.

This is an excellent opportunity for 1st level Registered Nurses interested in developing knowledge and skills in acute stroke nursing. You must have excellent communication skills and team working abilities.

You should be able to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team and have a genuine interest in caring for patients with stroke.

Experience in caring for the stroke patient is not necessary as training will be given.The posts are 37.5 and 34.50 hours per week rotational over days and nights working 11.5 hour shifts.

For further information please contact Senior Charge Nurse Moira D’Inverno on 01592 643355 ext 20147 or Charge Nurse Claire Ritchie on ext 29442 or 29942







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VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYACUTE MEDICINE OF THE ELDERLY – WARD 42STAFF NURSESREF NO: HH319/10/18JESALARY: £24,670 - £30,742 PRO RATABAND 5 – HOURS: VARIOUS

We are currently recruiting Registered Nurses to Acute Medicine of the Elderly. We are looking for nurses who wish to develop skills in Medicine of the Elderly as well as nurses who are experienced in this specialty. We have an innovative frailty model in place at the point of admission. This enables the team to identify appropriate acute admissions into Acute Medicine of the elderly wards. The experience available to you in Medicine of the Elderly is defined within a specialist competency framework which will enable you to develop a range of skills; behaviours and knowledge to care for and support older people and where appropriate their relatives and carers. All qualities that are transferrable to many care settings and other inpatient specialties.

It is a developing specialty which offers the opportunity to care for older people who have complex conditions and acute delirium which can be challenging but highly rewarding.

You will be joining a well motivated and dynamic multi-disciplinary team who strive to deliver the highest level of care possible. Applicants must have acute hospital experience. In addition to your clinical skills we are interested in your attitude and passion for working in Medicine of the Elderly, as well as demonstration of personal values aligned to those of our team.

For informal enquiries please contact Clinical Nurse Manager Esther Pow 01592 643355 ext 20083 or Senior Charge Nurse Karen Cafferkey on 01592 643355 ext 27928








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VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYACUTE MEDICINE OF THE ELDERLY - WARD 4STAFF NURSESREF NO: HH464/01/19JESALARY: £24,670 - £30,742 PRO RATABAND 5 – HOURS: VARIOUS

We are currently recruiting Nurses to (Complex Discharge Ward) - Acute Medicine of the Elderly in Victoria Hospital. We are looking for nurses who wish to develop skills in Medicine of the Elderly as well as nurses who are experienced in this specialty. With the increasing number of frail older people in the population, there is an innovative frailty assessment in place at the front door point of admission which helps to identify appropriate acute admissions into Acute Medicine of the elderly wards. The experience available to you in Medicine of the Elderly will enable you to develop a range of skills which will be transferrable to many care settings and other inpatient specialties. It is a developing specialty which offers the opportunity to nurse patients with complex conditions and acute delirium which can be challenging but highly rewarding.

You will be joining a well motivated and dynamic multi-disciplinary team who strive to deliver the highest level of care. Applicants must have acute hospital experience and should be enthusiastic, dynamic and self motivated with a real interest in acute Medicine of the Elderly with caring for the elderly population of Fife.

We are looking for good team players with excellent written and oral communication. There are permanent full time and part time positions available

For informal enquiries please contact Senior Charge Nurse Carole Arnott 01592 643355 ext 20158 or Charge Nurse Rona Young ext 23305







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FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPFIFE WIDEREGISTERED MENTAL HEALTH NURSESREF NO: FW822/11/18JESALARY: £24,670 - £30,742 PRO RATA BAND 5 – HOURS: VARIOUS

This is an excellent opportunity for Registered Mental Health Nurses who aspire to work in a changing and evolving inpatient service. The services provide care and treatment for a wide range of psychiatric conditions.

You will receive a comprehensive induction package and supportive educational development including Flying Start for newly registered staff. We are committed to participate in the Mentorship programme, staff supervision and personal development.

As a clinician you will join a service that is committed to multi-disciplinary team working with strong links to both inpatient and community services. You will be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.

The shift pattern of the inpatient service covers 24 hours over 7 days and there will be an expectation that successful candidates will rotate on to night duty.

For informal enquiries please contact Linsey Strugnell, Senior Nurse on 01592 643355 ext 23751 or Iain Millar Lead Nurse on 01334 696291







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VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYPLANNED CARE DIRECTORATE - THEATRE RECOVERY (FIFE WIDE)STAFF NURSE / ODPREF NO: HH938/09/19EBLSALARY: £24,670 - £30,742 PRO RATABAND 5 - HOURS: VARIOUS

Posts have arisen for Staff Nurses in Theatre Recovery Area (Fife Wide).

This post involves the immediate pre and post operative/anaesthetic care of both adults and children in a busy theatre environment. You will have experience in caring for surgical and acutely ill patients and be able to deal with clinical emergencies The post will allow you to develop many extended roles and intensive nursing skills.You will receive an intensive 6 month orientation programme and will be allocated a mentor to teach all the many skills required of this very interesting and varied job.

Recovery involves care of the unconscious patient with airway adjuncts, pain management, invasive monitoring and management of post theatre complications in a one to one nurse/patient environment.

You will have the opportunity to develop yourtheir organisation, communication and management skills.

The Recovery Area has an active staff development programme and gives you the opportunity to work closely with both anaesthetists and surgeons.

Hours will be worked to meet the needs of the service which may include day, night and weekend shifts, if this is required

For informal enquires please contact Senior Charge Nurse Emery on 01592 643355 ext 29108.








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VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYEXPECTED TO WORK FIFE WIDE IF REQUIRED, VHK, QMH, PLANNED CARE DIRECTORATE - THEATRE THEATRE PRACTITIONERREF NO: HH936/09/19EBLSALARY: £24,670 - £30,742 PRO RATABAND 5 - HOURS: 37.5

We are looking to recruit experienced/ inexperienced theatre practitioners either RGN or ODP to join our team. It would be desirable to have experience in scrub and circulating roles, although this is not a necessity.

You will possess excellent communication skills, have the ability to work well in the multidisciplinary team, and have evidence of continuing professional development.

Specialties undertaken within our area include General Surgery, ENT, Vascular, Oral Maxillo Facial, Urology, Orthopaedic Elective/Trauma, Gynaecology & Obstetrics.

Hours will be worked to meet the needs of the service which will include shift, weekend work & rotational nights as required, with flexibility to work over all sites in Fife.

For informal enquiries please contact Senior Charge Nurse Shirley Emery on Tel 01592 729101.








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VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYPLANNED CARE DIRECTORATE - THEATRES, FIFE ACUTE HOSPITALSOPERATING DEPARTMENT PRACTITIONER / ANAESTHETIC NURSEREF NO: HH618/04/19EBLSALARY: £24,670 - £30,742BAND 5 - HOURS: 37.5

You must be able to work in theatre across all sites – Victoria and Queen Margaret Hospitals and be willing to participate in the 24 hour shift system.

Primary duties will be anaesthetics, but must be flexible in outlook and be able to work in other areas ie Recovery and Scrub Duties.

Hours will be worked to meet the needs of the service which will include shift, night duty and weekend work.

You should hold Diploma in ODP NVQ Level 3 or City and Guilds 752 or 1st level nurse with a relevant / current anaesthetic certificate.

You must be a member of the Health Profession Council or be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

For informal enquiries please contact Leah Wood, on 01592 643355 ext 28954.








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FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPEAST DIVISIONLEVENMOUTH LOCALITYCOMMUNITY STAFF NURSEREF NO: ED534/09/19LBSALARY: £24,670 - £30,742 PRO RATABAND 5 - HOURS: 30 OVER 4 SHIFTS & 37.5 OVER 5 SHIFTS

An opportunity has arisen within Levenmouth Community Nursing Services for a community Staff Nurse. You are required to be a registered Nurse and have previous community nursing experience. You should have excellent communication and clinical skills, as well as a desire to assist the Community Nursing Team on a 24 hour basis to deliver a high quality service.

These posts are permanent they will both be a combination of shift patterns including Days, weekends, evenings and oncall, to meet the needs of the service. The posts will be based in Levenmouth; however you may be required to work in other areas in the East Division.

An ability to travel independently within the area is essential.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dawn Thomson District Nurse Team leader 07795013733 or Kennoway Health Centre 01333 350449 option 2.








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VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYPLANNED CARE DIRECTORATE – WARD 31STAFF NURSE REF NO: HH602/03/19EBLSALARY: £24,670 - £30,742 PRO RATABAND 5 - HOURS: VARIOUS FULL AND PART TIME

We are currently looking to recruit forward thinking band 5 Staff Nurses to join our team. We have developed our ward to become the first dedicated fragility fracture neck of femur ward in Scotland.

Ward 31 is an innovative and unique ward. We would love for you to join our team.

We are a very busy ward with a predominately high number of frail elderly patients, some of which suffer from delirium or dementia. Many of these patients suffer from acute medical issues.

You will be joining a well motivated and dynamic multi-disciplinary team who strive to deliver the highest level of care possible.

You should be self motivated. Previous orthopaedic experience would be advantageous. Experience or an interest in delivering patient centred care to patients with dementia would also be an advantage. You should be able to work well under pressure and be able to cope with the constant demands of a busy ward environment. Extended clinical skills would be desirable. I.e. be proficient in Venepuncture, Cannulation, Male/Female catheterisation, ECG skills, Syringe Drivers, IV Antibiotics.

You should be able to provide guidance, instruction, direction and leadership to a nursing team for the purpose of achieving a key result. You will be able to positively facilitate and coordinate the activities of the team.

We are looking for individuals who have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, who can embrace change and deliver excellent patient centred care always.

We offer free parking, flexible shifts and superb training and mentoringClinical supervision will be available to successful candidates.

This post will require you to rotate through day shift, night shift, twilight hours and work a variety of shifts patterns to meet the needs of the service.

For informal enquiries please contact Lisa Connelly Charge Nurse on 01592 729331 ext 29331. Please telephone between 2-3pm only


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.

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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.


Our email address is [email protected] will acknowledge all e-mailed application forms within 24 hours of receipt.



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VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYEMERGENCY CARE DIRECTORATE – OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENTSTAFF NURSE TEMPORARY TO COVER MATERNITY LEAVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2020REF NO: HH909/08/19JE SALARY: £24,670 - £30,742 PRO RATABAND 5 – HOURS: 20 We welcome applications for staff nurses within the Outpatient Department at Victoria Hospital. The Outpatient department houses a huge diversity of services including nurse led clinical delivery. We require you to have good communication skills, are flexible and adaptable and can work well within a team whilst using your own initiative. You will be expected to carry out assigned tasks involving direct patient care and be involved in the smooth running of the department. There is an opportunity to participate and develop new skills after a period of supported learning.

This post is 20 hours fixed term to cover maternity leave. The shift pattern is to meet the needs of the services within our busy acute settings. You must be committed to providing flexibility to work across both sites, Victoria and Queen Margaret.

Applications on a secondment basis will be considered providing you have prior agreement from your current line manager.

For informal enquiries please contact Senior Charge Nurse Yvonne Robson or Charge Nurse Fiona Stewart on 01592 643355 ext 28405.





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VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYEMERGENCY CARE DIRECTORATERENAL SERVICENURSING AUXILIARYREF NO: HH940/09/19JESALARY: £18,383 - £20,015 PRO RATABAND 2 – HOURS: FULL & PART TIME

An opportunity has arisen for individuals to join the Renal Team within NHS Fife. These posts are based within the Renal service at Victoria Hospital.

All members of staff are required to participate in rotation in each of the following areas of the renal service:

• In patient ward 22 Victoria Hospital• Renal Dialysis Unit ward 22 Victoria Hospital• Satellite dialysis unit ward 21 Queen Margaret Hospital• Satellite dialysis unit St Andrews Community Hospital

Once individuals have completed the relevant training they will be expected to participate in the renal service rotational programme.

As a nursing auxilliary you will be expected to assist the registered nurse with the delivery of patient centered care. This is a very diverse role with a range of different duties. You should have good communication skills and be able to carry out allocated tasks effectively and to a high standard

There are opportunities within the service for nursing auxiliaries to undertake the relevant education and development programmes; a willingness to undertake these is essential.

Previous experience is not essential, as training will be provided however, an SVQ level 2 certificate in health care would be desirable or evidence of on going learning.

For informal enquiries, please contact Kirsten Steele, Senior Charge Nurse on 01592 643355 ext 29922.




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CLOSING DATE: 12 NOON ON FRIDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER

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FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPEAST DIVISIONTARVIT WARD, ADAMSON HOSPITALNURSING AUXILIARYREF NO: ED530/09/19JESALARY: £18,383 - £20,015BAND 2 - HOURS: 37.5/ROTATIONAL

Tarvit Ward, Adamson Hospital requires a caring Nursing Auxiliary to join our nursing team. The ward is a 23 bedded unit, comprising of Palliative Care, General Medicine and Rehabilitation. You will be required to have the relevant clinical experience and be enthusiastic towards developing new skills and championing clinical excellence. You will also have experience in tailoring activities to suit the needs and abilities of patients and be able to plan, prepare, and deliver sessions for both groups and individuals. You will communicate with the patient, the relatives/carer, and multidisciplinary team and external agencies involved in the provision of the patient’s care and report all communication as required.

For informal enquiries please contact Lorraine Caulfield, Senior Charge Nurse or Lynne Lessels, Charge Nurse on 01334 651255.







CLOSING DATE: 12 NOON ON FRIDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER

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VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDY & QUEEN MARGARET HOSPITAL, DUNFERMLINEPLANNED CARE DIRECTORATE - OPHTHALMOLOGYNURSING ASSISTANT (2 POSTS)REF NO: HH945/09/19EBLSALARY: £18,383 - £20,015 PRO RATABAND 2 - HOURS: 22.5

The Hospital Eye Service in NHS Fife requires two Nursing Assistants to join the team in the delivery of ophthalmic services across Fife. You will be expected to work either in the eye clinic and/or the cataract unit as service needs require.

These posts would cover the following;

Post (1) Monday Tuesday & WednesdayPost (2) Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

You will join our ophthalmic team of 8 Consultants, Nursing staff, hospital optometrists, and orthoptists.

You should be able to demonstrate an interest in care delivery to adults and children of all ages. Ophthalmology is a very busy clinical area and applicants must be able to cope within this busy & challenging environment. Ophthalmology uses a lot of technology and you need to be able to perform complex ophthalmic examinations using special equipment, for example, visual field tests.

You will be expected to travel to the different sites where the ophthalmic services are delivered as service needs dictate.

If successful in your application, you will be offered the opportunity to undertake an SVQ2 or SVQ3 (dependent on band) in Health and Social Care, approximately 9 months after taking up post. It is expected that you complete this qualification, which will be fully funded by NHS Fife. Your Line Manager will provide you with more information once you are in post

For informal enquires, or to arrange an informal visit please contact Senior Charge Nurse, Ruth Robertson, Ophthalmology, QMH on 01383 623623 ext 20214 and Charge Nurse, Pamela Harley Ophthalmology, QMH on ext 24009.



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CLOSING DATE: 12 NOON ON FRIDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER 2019

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VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYEXPECTED TO WORK FIFE WIDE IF REQUIRED, VHK, QMH, PLANNED CARE DIRECTORATE - THEATREOPERATING DEPARTMENT SUPPORT WORKER (3 POSTS)REF NO: HH937/09/19EBLSALARY: £18,383 - £20,015BAND 2 - HOURS: 37.5

We are seeking Individuals to carry out duties within Theatres as a Support Worker. We would expect you to display good organisational skills, be kind and caring. Experience of working within a health care environment is essential. You must be able to maintain confidentiality at all times. You should be flexible in regard to rostered hours to meet the needs of the service across Fife.The post will allow you to develop your clinical skills to achieve SVQ Level 2/3. You should have good communication skills both verbal and written with a genuine interest in working within the Theatre environment.


For informal enquiries please contact Senior Charge Nurse Emery Phase3 theatres 01592 643355 ext 29101.








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VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYPLANNED CARE DIRECTORATE - WARD 52 (SURGICAL)NURSING AUXILIARYREF NO: HH950/09/19EBLSALARY: £18,383 - £20,015 PRO RATABAND 2 - HOURS: 34.5 ROTATIONAL

An opportunity has arisen for a Nursing Auxiliary within ward 52 Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy.You must have effective communication and interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate your commitment to patient safety and confidentiality. An active interest in working within an acute hospital setting and the ability to rise to the challenge of working within a fast paced setting are essential. Experience within a health care setting is desirable but not essential as training will be provided. You will be expected to participate in any training required. You will be based in ward 52 which is a busy upper GI surgical unit but will be expected to rotate within the Planned Care Directorate as and when the service requires


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FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPEAST DIVISIONLEVENMOUTH- METHILHAVEN SURGERYPHLEBOTOMISTREF NO: ED533/09/19LBSALARY: £18,383 - £20,015 PRO RATABAND 2 - HOURS: 13 (WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY MORNINGS AND FRIDAY 09:00-16:00)

An opportunity has arisen within Fife Health and Social Care Partnership East Division at Methilhaven Surgery.

Working within General Practice you will be part of the multi-disciplinary team and support timely access for patients to receive a locally accessible phlebotomy service.

You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and should be confident in the use of I.T systems. It would be desirable to have evidence of having completed a recognised phlebotomy/venepuncture training programme and ideally have previous experience of working in a clinical / GP Practice setting, however full training and an orientation programme will be provided to the successful applicants.

You will have the ability to travel independently within the area if required.

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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE

FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPWEST DIVISIONCAMERON HOUSE, WINDYGATESGMS PROJECT MANAGERREF NO: WD523/05/19ACFIXED TERM FOR 15 MONTHSSALARY: £37,570 - £44,688 PRO RATABAND 7 - HOURS: 30

Are you looking for a new professional challenge and want to improve patient care?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. Hence, Fife can offer plenty of choice when it comes to opportunities for things to do in pursuit of a healthy work-life balance.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a forward thinking and experienced Project Manager to join our expanding Primary Care Transformation Team. The GMS Project Manager will predominantly support the delivery of ‘Community Treatment & Care Services’ and ‘Urgent Care’ transformation work streams in accordance with the 2018 GMS Contract and Memorandum of Understanding, but will also support the Primary Care Transformation Programme Manager in the Implementation of the 2018 GMS Contract across Fife Health & Social Care Partnership.

You will be an experienced Project Manager, comfortable working with complex data and have the ability to develop close working arrangements across a wide range of stakeholders. This is a senior post. You will work autonomously and report into the Primary Care Transformation Programme Manager, but will be based with the Fife Health & Social Care Partnership ‘Nurse Leadership Team’ at Cameron House, Leven, Fife. The role requires frequent travel throughout Fife. You will be educated to master’s degree level in a relevant business area (or equivalent experience) and have professional experience of programme management including methodology.


For an informal discussion, please contact Rachel Wyse, Primary Care Transformation Programme Manager 07866934447 [email protected]



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QUEEN MARGARET HOSPITAL, DUNFERMLINEMEDICAL DIRECTOR DIRECTORATERESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT TEAMR&D QUALITY & PERFORMANCE ASSISTANTREF NO: HH933/09/19ACFIXED TERM FOR 12 MONTHSSALARY: 22,152 - £24,258BAND 4 - HOURS: 37.5

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join the NHS Fife Research & Development (R&D) Team. You will be a core member of the R&D Team, supporting research activity in NHS Fife.

You will assist the R&D Quality & Performance Lead with the GCP monitoring of research studies sponsored and hosted by NHS Fife, to ensure compliance with Regulatory Requirements and local Policies, SOPs and Work Instructions and will provide advice to research teams regarding clinical research studies, under the supervision of the R&D Quality & Performance Lead.

They will also provide an effective administrative service across a busy and diverse team and working in collaboration with clinical research teams to assist in ensuring the effective running of a number of research studies across all disease specialities.

The post would be ideally suited to someone with previous experience of monitoring clinical research studies and it is essential that they have a sound knowledge and understanding of research within the context of the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research and Good Clinical Practice.

Attention to detail and strong communication skills are key requirements, along with a proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

The R&D Quality & Performance Assistant will be based within the R&D Department, Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline with the requirement to regularly travel between sites within NHS Fife.


For further information please contact Julie Aitken, R&D Trials Facilitator on 01383 623623 ext 20306, email: [email protected]



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HAYFIELD HOUSE, VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYFINANCE DIRECTORATE PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & PERFORMANCEREF NO: HH956/09/19ACSALARY: £22,152 - £24,258BAND 4 - HOURS: 37.5

Following promotion of the current postholder, an organised, forward thinking individual is required to join the Finance Directorate based at Hayfield House, Kirkcaldy, supporting corporate administration and governance across the Directorate. You will provide a comprehensive personal assistant role and administrative support to the Director of Finance & Performance. This will include forward planning, diary management, coordination of key business processes, as well as minute taking, collation and distribution of meeting papers for relevant Fife wide and local meetings.

You will possess excellent communication skills and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, as well as an enthusiasm to develop and adopt modern ways of working and maximising use of technology. An in-depth working knowledge of secretarial and administrative duties is required. It is essential that you have the ability to work as part of a team or on your own initiative with minimal supervision.

For informal enquiries please contact Carol Potter, Director of Finance on 01592 648140.







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LYNEBANK HOSPITAL, DUNFERMLINEeHEALTH DEPARTMENTHARDWARE INSTALLATION ENGINEERREF NO: HH955/09/19ACSALARY: £22,152 - £24,258 BAND 4 – HOURS: 37.5

To deliver a comprehensive configuration and installation service for all desktop pc hardware and peripherals across NHS Fife. This will include the installation and configuration of a wide variety of software applications and systems. In addition you will undertake some basic fault finding and liaise with the technical support teams and external support organisations where necessary

You must have a working knowledge of computer system support, an understanding of local wide area networking is essential.You are frequently the first point of contact for enquiries and will determine the extent to which you are authorised to give advice. Much of the work is governed by set procedures and standards and therefore you are free to make appropriate decisions within the procedures set.You will create, update/re-structure procedures within the limits of the job role.

Interviews are scheduled for 28th October 2019

For informal enquiries please contact Claire Louise Granger 01383 623623 35193 [email protected]







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VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYNURSING DIRECTORATESECRETARY TO HEAD OF NURSING ACUTE SERVICES DIVISIONREF NO: HH953/09/19ACSALARY: £19,945 - £21,947BAND 3 - HOURS: 37.5

We require a Secretary to join the Acute Services Division Senior Nursing Team. You should have proven administrative and secretarial experience and possess excellent communication, organisational and problem solving skills. You should have a robust working knowledge of Microsoft packages. This post supports the Head of Nursing and associated services as well as the Alzheimer Scotland Nurse Consultant. You will be required to be a flexible individual with the ability to work on your own and with others in a multi-disciplinary environment.

For informal enquiries please contact Lynn Godsell PA to Lynn Campbell, Associate Director of Nursing, [email protected] Tel 01383 623623 Ext 28138







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VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYPLANNED CARE DIRECTORATE – SECRETARIAL SERVICESADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT REF NO: HH952/09/19AC SALARY: £19,945 - £21,947 PRO RATA BAND 3 - HOURS: 20 HOURS MONDAY TO FRIDAY

We require an Administrative Assistant to join the GI Specialist Nurse Support Service.

You should have proven administrative and/or secretarial experience and possess excellent communication, organisational and problem solving skills. A robust working knowledge of Microsoft packages is required, and experience of audio typing would be an advantage.

You will be required to be a flexible individual with the ability to work on your own and with others in a multidisciplinary environment.

For informal enquiries please contact Mandy Struthers Secretarial Team Leader Planned Care Directorate on 01592 643355 ext 21575.







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VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYEMERGENCY CARE DIRECTORATEWARD CLERKREF NO: HH934/09/19ACSALARY: £18,383 - £20,015BAND 2 - HOURS: 25 & 20 (MONDAY- FRIDAY)

We require two individuals to join our team of Ward Clerks within the Emergency Care Directorate, providing efficient and effective support within our busy Wards and Departments. This involves a large amount of moving and handling and electronic tracking of patient casenotes on a daily basis, and processing information via all relevant paper and electronic systems. You will at times be required to work on a busy reception desk, alongside providing support to the Medical and Nursing teams with general clerical duties relating to day-to-day Ward/Department administration.

Relevant admin/clerical experience is required, as is the ability to prioritise and deal with the day-to-day workload in a busy Health Service environment. A level of English language competency and communication skills necessary to perform this role safely and effectively is required.

For informal enquiries, please contact Susan Ballantyne, Admin & Secretarial Services Manager on 01592 643355 extension 21681







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VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYHEALTH RECORDS CLERICAL OFFICERREF NO: HH935/09/19ACSALARY: £18,383 - £20,015BAND 2 - HOURS: 25

We require a part-time Clerical Officer, to provide admin/clerical support for the Out-Patients Services, Victoria Hospital. Monday to Friday; 1200-1700.

Relevant admin/clerical and reception experience is required as is the ability to prioritise and deal with the day to day workload in a busy, physically & mentally challenging environment. Flexible working hours and a good understanding of filing and appointment systems is required. You will be required to work both independently and as part of a team.

You should be educated to Standard Grade (or equivalent) with passes in English and Arithmetic. You must also have good keyboard/typing skills with the ability to work on your own initiative. Good organisational & listening skills are essential as well as a flexible approach to working. A level of English language competency and communication skills necessary to perform this role safely and effectively is required.

Interviews for this post will take place on 30th October 2019.

For informal enquiries, please contact Yvonne Smith, Outpatient Team Leader on 01592 643355 ext 24094.







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ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS

FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPFIFE WIDE - MENTAL HEALTHHEAD OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTREF NO: FW161/08/19AC FIXED TERM UNTIL THE END OF JULY 2020SALARY: £37,570 - £44,688BAND 7 - HOURS: 37.5

NHS FIFE INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

We would be delighted for you to come and join our Mental Health Occupational Therapy management team and service. We are a large service which cover the area of Fife providing evidence based assessments and interventions to those referred to the service. We provide specialist input and advice to input to inpatients, day hospitals, community mental health teams as well as providing assessment, treatment and advice and consultation to other specialist teams in mental health. We have Occupational Therapists working in the areas of acute, rehabilitation, forensic, Intensive psychiatric care unit, focus education, horticultural therapy working with adults and older adults.

The Mental health Occupational therapy service is integral to the multi disciplinary teams and as a service we are always striving to improve and develop our service in line with local and national drivers and strategies.

Your role would be to work with the other two band 7 OT managers, the OT professional manager (8a) and Lead OT/Clinical service manager (8b) to manage staff in your area of responsibility to ensure they are delivering evidence based, high quality, high standard, timely, effective, efficient and patient centred occupational therapy for those referred into the service. You would also be responsible for the personal and professional development of the staff you are managing and dealing with any staffing issues that may arise. You would be essential to the management team in discussing and taking forward any actions which affect the service such as clinical governance, health and safety, recruitment and selection, human resource issues, staff training, audit, documentation and attending local and national meetings representing the OT service to name but a few.

The Occupational Therapy service is a very busy service, as a result, this band 7 role is very dynamic, ever changing in response to the strategic direction of the Fife wide mental health service and at times can be both rewarding and challenging trying to balance many different demands and deadlines. You will receive an induction to the service and then will receive support and advice via formal monthly supervision, 1:1 management meetings, head occupational therapy meetings , peer support as well as informal support. You will work closely with the other band 7’s within the Occupational Therapy Mental Health service to ensure equity of services across Fife .and to support service development, quality improvement and change management.

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You will also be responsible for managing a small caseload of highly complex patients ensuring they receive specialist assessments from the National Baseline assessment toolkit as well as evidence based interventions

You will be expected to work autonomously being able to manage and prioritise the many clinical and managerial demands placed on you. NHS Fife is an award winning Mental Health Occupational Therapy service and is committed to personal development through the provision of protected CPD time, in service training and a comprehensive induction programme. This is supported by a College of Occupational Therapist endorsed clinical supervision training programme and the AHP Mental Health Advanced Practitioner Framework, all of which are recorded and reviewed through TURAS.


You are required to be an NHS Fife Employee, Intern or Bank Staff member to apply for this post.

For informal enquiries please contact Lynn Dorman, Lead Occupational Therapist by email [email protected] or call 01592 643355 ext 22146








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FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPVICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYSPECIALIST DIETITIANREF NO: FW123/07/19JESALARY: £30,401 - £38,046 BAND 6 – HOURS: 37.5

The Nutrition & Clinical Dietetic Department currently has one Band 6 vacancy in Acute.

The Nutrition & Clinical Dietetic Department is a Fife wide service providing Dietetic care to one Acute hospital, Primary Care hospitals and the community. The department is currently arranged into clinical groups for; Acute, Adult Weight Management & Diabetes, Mental Health (including Learning Disabilities), Nutritional Support, Older People and Infant Nutrition & Paediatrics. There is also specialist Dietitians working in the Health Promotion/Dietetics Food & Health Team and working with the Prescribing teams.

The Dietetic department takes both undergraduate and graduate Dietetic students for B & C programmes each year; involving staff in the delivery and organisation of the programmes. The department runs regular department training sessions and supports staff in their continuing professional development. The department has good clerical support, IT, internet and library facilities.

Registered with HCPC, you will have the skills, competencies and experience appropriate for the post.

Job Purpose: To provide a day to day clinical Dietetic service to in patients, out patients and day patients within Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy.

You will be required to be flexible and provide cover across NHS Fife if required.

Working Areas/Caseload: You will support Team Leaders in prioritising the daily workload for the team and provide support and supervision to junior grade staff, students and assistants. They would also provide input into all areas of general medicine; including respiratory, stroke, older people and haematology.

For informal enquiries please contact Samantha Philp on 01592 643355 ext 21483



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FIFE HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPMSK PHYSIOTHERAPY FIFE WIDE SERVICEVARIOUS SITES ACROSS NHS FIFE SPECIALIST PHYSIOTHERAPISTREF NO: FW913/03/19APSALARY: £30,401 - £38,046 BAND 6 – HOURS: 37.5 (5 DAYS OVER 7, CURRENTLY MONDAY-FRIDAY)

We are looking to recruit experienced and enthusiastic HCPC registered Physiotherapists to provide clinical and non clinical leadership within our MSK physiotherapy service. You will be expected to carry a clinical caseload at specialist level and be actively involved in influencing and implementing outpatient musculoskeletal clinical/operational development. You will receive support in this role from the operational and clinical lead therapists.

You may be based at various sites within the Fife wide MSK Physiotherapy service, and provide clinical leadership to the local team as well as contributing to the priorities of the wider MSK Physiotherapy team. Whilst the majority of the service is based around the Kirkcaldy and Dunfermline areas, flexibility to travel around the Fife area is required depending on the need.

You must have an excellent knowledge base regarding the management of musculoskeletal conditions and previous experience in an MSK post at band 5 or specialist level. Experience of teaching and/or supervising less experienced staff, students and Healthcare Support Workers is essential. You will be motivated, possess excellent communication skills and have a willingness to be an active team player.

The promotion of a person-centred approach to patient care and staff development are central to our service improvement culture. We strive to provide a stimulating and learning working environment, with regular in-service training, peer review, mentorship and varied experiential opportunities. We actively encourage Continiung Professional Development (CPD), participation in service evaluations, clinical audits, and practice development networks. You will also be well supported by our team of experienced advanced practice physiotherapists and a Consultant Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

For informal enquiries please contact Mr. Mark Fargie, Operational Lead MSK Physiotherapist, NHS Fife, Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline on: 01383 623623 ext 22248.


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.

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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.



We will acknowledge all returned application forms within 24 hours of receipt.



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FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPFIFE WIDEPODIATRIST WITH SPECIAL INTERESTREF NO: FW173/09/19JESALARY: £30,401 - £38,046BAND 6 - HOURS: 37.5

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced podiatrist to work within the Fife Podiatry Tissue Viability Team as a podiatrist with special interest. You will be expected to be a prescriber or be prepared to successfully complete the non medical prescribing course within the first two years of you taking up post. An excellent knowledge of wound prevention and management is required. Evidence of continuous professional development is required.You will be based in central Fife working in care homes, community and hospitals. As a valuable member of the podiatry team you will be able to utilise your skills and knowledge to drive the ongoing development of the podiatry service to meet the needs of the local population

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FIFE HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPMSK PHYSIOTHERAPY FIFE WIDE SERVICEVARIOUS SITES ACROSS FIFE – MAINLY KIRKCALDY AND DUNFERMLINESTATIC MSK PHYSIOTHERAPISTREF NO: FW113/06/19APSALARY: £24,670 - £30,742 BAND 5 – HOURS: 37.5 (5 DAYS OVER 7)

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic HCPC registered Physiotherapists to our MSK physiotherapy service. You will be expected to carry a clinical caseload at specialist level and be actively involved in influencing and implementing outpatient musculoskeletal clinical/operational development. You will receive support in this role from band 6 staff and the operational and clinical lead therapists.

You will have a keen interest in the management of musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions and will join our team of five other Band 5 physiotherapists. You will rotate as required between sites across NHS Fife. The majority of the service is based around the Kirkcaldy and Dunfermline areas but flexibility to travel around the Fife area is required depending on the need. Rotations will be solely within the MSK speciality.

MSK experience at undergraduate level is essential, the equivalent of two general MSK rotations is desirable as is a broad spectrum of other clinical rotations. You will be motivated, possess excellent communication skills and have a willingness to be an active team player. The promotion of a person-centred approach to patient care and staff development are central to our service improvement culture. We strive to provide a stimulating and learning working environment, with regular in-service training, peer review, mentorship and varied experiential opportunties. We actively encourage Continiung Professional Development (CPD), participation in service evaluations, clinical audits, and practice development networks. You will also be well supported by our team of experienced advanced practice physiotherapists and a Consultant Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist.

Fife provides a unique location to live and work, sitting between the two major cities of Edinburgh and Dundee, with access to beautiful countryside and coastline locally. The Highlands and the majority of the countries’ population are within an hour and a half drive from central Fife.

For informal enquiries please contact Morag Watson, Lead Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner on 01592 648106.



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FIFE HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPEAST DIVISION - ICASSADAMSON COMMUNITY HOSPITALREHAB SUPPORT WORKERREF NO: ED464/03/19APSALARY: £19,945 - £21,947 PRO RATABAND 3 - HOURS: 20

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced RSW to join our Intermediate Care Team as part of the Integrated Community & Support Services (ICASS) in the Cupar Locality. The Intermediate Care Service provide rehabilitation and enablement to the adult population within the locality. This will be delivered to service users as in-patients, out-patients or within their own home.

The primary function of this role will be to work with the Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy & District Nursing Services within Intermediate Care to deliver therapeutic treatment programmes to service users in the ward setting or their own homes, preventing hospital admission and supporting early discharge from hospital.

Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists & District Nursing will provide specialist assessments to this patient group and allocate your work. You will primarily deal with the function of daily care in the community, a service provided 365 days of the year from 0800-2200.

You will have an SVQ Level III in Health and Social Care or equivalent. Experience working as a support worker would be desirable. It would also be desirable to have experience working with older people as they are the main group of service users referred. Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team you will be expected to carry out ongoing treatment programmes for a mixed caseload of mainly older people. You will have good organisational skills, excellent communication skills and be able to work independently as well as within the team. There may be occasions where you will be required to work in one of the other community hospital sites within the Division. You will be required to work 20 hours flexibly over 7 days. The ability to travel throughout the area is essential.

Our service offers regular supervision, PDP and supports training opportunities.

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Application forms can be downloaded from www.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, saved to your PC and returned to the recruitment team by email attachment.

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OTHER THERAPEUTIC

FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPPHARMACY SERVICESEAST FIFE SENIOR CLINICAL PHARMACIST – INTERMEDIATE / PALLIATIVE CAREREF NO: PH60/06/19LBSALARY: £45,446 - £51,883BAND 8A – HOURS 37.5

NHS Fife is looking for a pharmacist to join our growing Medicines for the Elderly (MOE) pharmacy team within the Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP).

This rewarding role will involve delivering and developing clinical pharmacy services to both the community hospital network (CHN) and the Hospital at Home (H@H) service in the East Division. H@H is a multi-disciplinary interface service that provides hospital level care within the patient’s own home. The CHN includes a small number of specialist palliative care beds, into which the post holder would have input.

There are currently a team of experienced pharmacists and technicians providing care to the CHN and the Fife wide H@H service. You would be a welcome addition to the team and an integral member. You will be supported in your training and development; opportunities to undertake the NES Advanced Practice Training in MOE exist and are encouraged.

MOE as a speciality provides significant scope for pharmaceutical input. Pharmacy presence on the wards and as part of the H@H team is welcomed by the NHS Fife MOE Consultant and Nursing Teams. Applicants will be encouraged to review current service delivery and strive for opportunities for service development. Current pharmacy roles include: ward round and MDT attendance, undertaking polypharmacy reviews (in the ward and homely setting), discharge planning and assessment of patients’ ability to self-administer and manage their medicines. The successful appointee will also become a key member of the NHS Fife Specialist Palliative Care Service and provide support to the Palliative Care Community Pharmacy Network incorporating the Just in Case (JIC) Anticipatory Care service.

Applicants should have a sound clinical knowledge and a commitment to delivering high standards of pharmaceutical care. Excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills are essential. Applicants must be both strong team players and be able to work independently.

Applicants are encouraged from hospital, primary care or community pharmacy backgrounds. Previous experience of working within intermediate care / palliative care is desirable, but not essential, as further training/support will be provided.

A relevant post-graduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience is essential. An independent prescribing qualification is essential or willingness to become a prescriber within an agreed timescale.

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Applicants must be flexible and be willing to travel throughout Fife (the CHN in the East Division includes Glenrothes, Cameron, Cupar and St Andrews Community Hospitals. The H@H service in the East Division is based in the Adamson Hospital, Cupar).

Visits to see all that the role has to offer are actively encouraged.

For an informal discussion relating to any aspects of the post please contact Fiona Allan – Senior Pharmacist on 07773165497 or [email protected] or David Binyon, Lead Pharmacist - Fife Wide Division, Fife HSCP on 01334 465829 or [email protected]








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FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPFIFE WIDE DIVISIONWHYTEMAN’S BRAE HOSPITAL IN THE RHEUMATOLOGY SERVICE ASSISTANT PSYCHOLOGISTREF NO: FW171/09/19LBFIXED TERM FOR 18 MONTHSSALARY: £22,152 - £24,258 BAND 4 - HOURS: 37.5

The Fife Area-Wide Psychology Service is a large (95 wte) service comprising a range of clinical and health specialties, with extensive involvement in training, research and service development. Close links with Edinburgh, Stirling, Dundee and St. Andrews Universities’ D. Clin.Psych and MSc courses continue and your professional development, CPD and research initiatives will be well supported.

You will join a dynamic, well-established, supportive Clinical Health Psychology team, which includes Clinical Psychologists, Health Psychologists and an Assistant Psychologist. The Clinical Health specialty consists of posts which are embedded within multidisciplinary medical teams across the areas of Pain Management, Adult Weight Management, Rheumatology, Blood Born Virus, Oncology, Intensive Care and a General Medical Service which takes referrals for a wide range of other medical conditions. Clinical work is conducted in community based clinics across Fife and the two main hospitals located in Dunfermline and Kirkcaldy. The full range of clinical presentations/complexity is represented and there are opportunities for group work, teaching and training and partnership work with other agencies.

This is a new Assistant Psychologist Post which will be attached to the Rheumatology Service based at Whyteman’s Brae Hospital in Kirkcaldy. You will support and enhance the professional psychological care of clients within the Rheumatology Service, assisting patients to develop self management skills for their condition. You will provide psychological assessment and psychological interventions in group and 1:1 formats under the clinical supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist who specialises in Rheumatology.

You will also contribute to the evaluation of the new service, and to the development of evidence based practice. Some experience of work with patients presenting with long term physical health conditions would be an advantage.

You will also take an active part in the Area Psychology Service, which has an Assistants Group led by a qualified clinical psychologist. The post will be based at Whyteman’s Brae Hospital, Kirkcaldy.


For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Jackie Fearn, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Head of Clinical Health Psychology by email [email protected] or on 01334 696336 or Dr Emma Webber, Clinical Psychologist in Rheumatology, by e-mail [email protected].

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CORPORATE SERVICES PROCUREMENT DEPT, VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYPROCUREMENT TEAM LEADREF NO: HH957/09/19APSALARY: £22,152 – £24,258 BAND 4 – HOURS: 37.5 PER WEEK

NHS Fife’s Procurement Department provides a comprehensive Procurement and Supply Chain Management service to NHS organisations in Fife. You will be required to provide a senior role within the Procurement Department, reporting directly to the Procurement Compliance Manager and supporting existing staff within your team. You must be a highly motivated individual who can work without direct supervision, manage enquiries on your own initiative and be customer-focussed, working within a multi-disciplinary team. Excellent communication, assertiveness and prioritisation skills are essential for this role.

You will provide first line management of staff including annual leave and sickness absence record keeping and will be expected to resolve any complaints/conflicts prior to escalation to the Procurement Compliance Manager. You will also be expected to respond quickly and flexibly to any sudden workflow demands. You will organise and co-ordinate all workflow activities and ensure that any absences, especially at short notice are adequately covered, raising any concerns in a timely manner.

You must be computer literate, an excellent communicator and have experience in the use of MS Office packages and experience of management record keeping systems would be an advantage though not essential. Previous managerial or supervisory experience is essential, preferably within a Procurement or supply chain environment. Knowledge of the type of consumable goods which you would expect to find being used in a clinical area would be advantageous but not essential.

For informal enquiries please contact Kevin Finnegan, Procurement Compliance Manager on 01592 657325.


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 [email protected]. We will acknowledge all e-mailed application forms within 24 hours of receipt. We do not accept CV applications. Applications may be considered on a job share basis.

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CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY 1ST OCTOBER 2019 ESTATES, FACILITIES AND CAPITAL SERVICESVICTORIA HOSPITALMAINTENANCE CRAFTSPERSON – PLUMBERREF NO: HH954/09/19APSALARY: £22,152 - £24,258BAND 4 – HOURS: 37.5

An opportunity has arisen within the NHS Fife Estates Department for the appointment of a Maintenance Plumber. The appointment will be permanent and based at the Victoria Hospital. You will be part of a multi discipline maintenance team working on a day shift/backshift rota plus on call.

You should have completed an appropriate recognised apprenticeship.

The duties involve a wide range of maintenance and repair tasks.

Some previous hospital or large facility experience carrying out maintenance work would be an advantage

A full Driving Licence is required.

For informal enquiries please contact David Crawford, Estates Officer – Direct labour on 01383 623623 ext 21397 or mobile: 07813 431 813.


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 [email protected].

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.


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ESTATES, FACILITIES AND CAPITAL SERVICESSTRATHEDEN HOSPITALCATERING ASSISTANT (PERMANENT AND BANK)REF NO: HH863/07/19APSALARY: £18,383 - £20,015 PRO RATABAND: 2 HOURS: 30 (4 DAYS OVER 7)

An opportunity has arisen to join our dedicated team of Support Services staff within the catering department at Stratheden Hospital. Duties include basic food preparation on a regular basis, also maintaining a clean safe working environment for the delivery of the catering service, handling cash and serving within the staff dining room. An Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable also previous experience of working within a large scale catering environment is essential. You should be willing to undertake a flexible working pattern to cover for annual leave / sickness if required. You may be required to work from time to time within any of our catering departments around North East Fife.

This post involves evening and weekend work, the earliest start would be 7.15am and the latest finish 6pm.

For informal enquiries please contact please contact the Catering Supervisor on 01334 696272 between the hours of 9am to 4pm Monday to Friday.



Our email address is [email protected].

We will acknowledge all application forms submitted by email within 24 hours of receipt.


CLOSING DATE: 12 NOON 24TH SEPTEMBER 2019

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ESTATES, FACILITIES AND CAPITAL SERVICESST ANDREWS COMMUNITY HOSPITALCOOKREF NO: HH942/09/19APSALARY: £18,383 - £20,015 BAND 2 – HOURS: 37.5 (5 DAYS OVER 7)

An opportunity has arisen to join our dedicated team of Support Services staff within the Catering Department at St Andrews Community Hospital. Duties include preparing, producing and presenting the menu items required for the food service to patients, staff and visitors and assisting with maintaining a clean safe working environment for the delivery of the catering service. An up to date Food Hygiene Certificate, relevant catering qualifications and previous experience of working within a large scale catering environment are essential.

You should be willing to cover for annual leave or sickness if required. This post involves weekend work, and covering other sites throughout North East Fife when necessary.

Earliest start 6.30am - latest finish 6pm

For informal enquiries please contact the Hotel Services Supervisor on 01334 465804 between the hours of 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday. 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.





CLOSING DATE: 12 NOON ON 24th SEPTEMBER 2019

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ESTATES, FACILITIES AND CAPITAL SERVICESST ANDREWS COMMUNITY HOSPITALDOMESTIC ASSISTANT REF NO: HH941/09/19APSALARY: £18,383 - £20,015 PRO RATABAND 2 – HOURS: 16 (5 DAYS OVER 7)

An opportunity has arisen to join our dedicated team of Support Services staff within St Andrews Community Hospital. You will be required to carry out general cleaning duties within the wards and departments. You must have a positive attitude towards work and also have the ability to work on your own and as part of a team. Full training will be given.

This post will mainly involve evening work and may also involve weekends.

For informal enquiries please contact Margaret Law, Hotel Services Supervisor on 01334 465804 between 9am and 3pm Monday to Friday. 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.





CLOSING DATE: 12 NOON ON 24th SEPTEMBER 2019

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ESTATES, FACILITIES AND CAPITAL SERVICESQUEEN MARGARET HOSPITAL / LYNEBANK HOSPITAL & HEALTH CENTRESDOMESTIC ASSISTANT REF NO: HH943/09/19APBAND 2: SALARY: £18,383 - £20,015 PRO RATA

POST 1: 16 Hours Mon –Thurs 17:00-20:00, Fri 16:00-20:00 QMHPOST 2: 20 Hours Mon – Fri 17.00-20.00 QMHPOST 3: 17.5 Hours Mon –Fri 15.15-18.45 Lynebank (Fixed Term 3 months)POST 4: BANK (as when required)

POST 5: 30 Hours Mon –Fri 7.00-13.30 QMH (Fixed Term 4 months) * NHS Fife internal candidates only

PLEASE SPECIFY CLEARLY WHICH POST(S) YOU ARE APPLYING FOR

*You are required to be an NHS Fife employee, intern or bank staff member to apply for this post.

An opportunity has arisen to join our Domestic Services team to provide cleaning services to our wards and departments at Queen Margaret and Lynebank Hospitals. Hours can be worked between either of the sites depending on clinical requirements.

You will be reliable and flexible and have the ability to work alone or as part of a team for these posts. Good communication skills are necessary to perform this role safely and effectively. Previous cleaning experience is desirable and full training will be provided

You will be provided with uniform and personal protective equipment where this is required and will be expected to adhere to the NHS Fife Dress Code.

We offer competitive rates of pay, enhancements for weekend working, annual leave entitlement as well as personal development opportunities. Disclosure Scotland clearance is required for these posts.


For informal enquiries please contact Tara Philp, Deputy Support Services Manager on 01383 674144 or Karen Kay, Support Services Coordinator on 01383 674145.


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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 [email protected].




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ESTATES, FACILITIES AND CAPITAL SERVICESADAMSON HOSPITALDOMESTIC ASSISTANT REF NO: HH615/04/19APSALARY: £18,383 - £20,015 PRO RATABAND 2 – HOURS: 16 (5 DAYS OVER 7)

An opportunity has arisen to join our dedicated team of Support Services staff within Adamson Hospital. You will be required to carry out general cleaning duties within the ward and departments.

You must have a positive attitude towards work and also have the ability to work on their own and as part of a team.

These posts will involve evening and weekend work.

For informal enquiries please contact Angela Pullar on 01334 696315 between 9am and 4pm Monday to Friday. 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.






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ESTATES, FACILITIES AND CAPITAL SERVICESQUEEN MARGARET HOSPITAL, DUNFERMLINEPORTER/DRIVERREF NO: HH958/09/19APBAND 2: SALARY: £18,383 - £20,015 PRO RATAHOURS: 22.5 PER WEEK DAYSHIFT/BACKSHIFT/NIGHTSHIFT

An opportunity has arisen for Porters to join our busy Portering Team. Although you will be predominantly based within Queen Margaret, there may be a requirement to work within Lynebank Hospital.

Manual handling duties, heavy at times, vary from patient movement throughout the hospitals via chairs, trolleys and beds, meal trolleys. Delivery of goods which include mail room duties, waste, furniture etc and general service duties as required for the hospitals. You will have the ability to demonstrate good communication and empathy skills in the delivery of all services.

Previous experience of portering duties, driving vehicles, knowledge of teletracking, team working experience as well as customer service, time management skills and flexibility are key requirements.

The ability to work to a schedule and good communication skills are necessary to perform this role safely and effectively.

For informal enquiries please contact Tara Philp, Deputy Support Services Manger on 01383 623623 ext 24144 or Karen Kay, Support Service Coordinator ext 24145.



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 [email protected]. We will acknowledge all emailed application forms within 24 hours of receipt.


CLOSING DATE: 12 NOON FRIDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER 2019

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MEDICAL & DENTAL

CURRENT CONSULTANT OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN NHS FIFEREF NO: HH533/02/19

Consultant Neonatologist – Acute Services DivisionVictoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy

We are looking for a full-time replacement Consultant Neonatologist to join our existing team in Fife delivering quality care to babies and their families.

You will join a close-knit team of neonatologists, who with the general paediatricians, work across both acute (hospital-based) and community settings. The current general paediatric consultant team have special interests in allergy, child protection, diabetes, endocrinology, respiratory, gastroenterology, neurobehavioural paediatrics, rheumatology, neurology and cardiology. You will be encouraged to work closely with specialists in the regional centres, to contribute to audit and research on the unit and to further enhance and promote paediatric training in Fife. This post carries a mandatory on-call commitment.

Consultant RadiologistsVictoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy & Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline

We have opportunities for full-time and part-time Consultants to join our friendly Radiology team in Fife. The team are based within Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy and Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline. You will have the opportunity to influence the future of the service in NHS Fife. There is a strong emphasis on providing a sustainable work/life balance and we are keen to consider flexible working options, including off site working as we develop an extended hours service. The posts include a commitment to a 1 in 10 prospective, or less onerous, on-call rota utilising teleradiology. Overnight CT scans are now outsourced to a ‘night-hawk’ service.

Consultants in General Adult Psychiatry and Psychiatric of Old AgeVarious Posts Available in North East Fife These Consultant posts will provide a comprehensive General Adult Psychiatry Service in the area.

In Fife there is a consultant body of approximately 30 consultants meeting regularly at the Division of Psychiatry, with Specialists in Old Age Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, Learning Disabilities, CAMHS, Substance misuse and Eating Disorders. On call commitment for out of hours is shared between all Consultants, with the exception of CAMHS Consultants.

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Consultant AnaesthetistsVictoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy

Opportunities have arisen for full-time Consultant Anaesthetists with a general interest to complement a department of 32 in a busy District General Hospital. The posts will attract appropriate SPAs to support service development, departmental extra-clinical commitments and personal administration. On-call commitments will cover CEPOD and Obstetric rotas and may include a resident component in the future.

We provide anaesthesia for a wide range of specialty surgery including General Surgery, Breast, ENT, Maxillofacial, Obstetrics, Gynaecology (general and oncology), Trauma and Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology and Paediatrics. Day surgery is performed within a stand alone unit in Dunfermline. A subspecialty interest will be encouraged. Specialist interests such as Pain management, regional anaesthesia, colorectal, day case anaesthesia and pre assessment could be accommodated.

Consultant RheumatologistsWhytemans Brae Hospital, Kirkcaldy

An opportunity has arisen for two Consultant Rheumatologists to join the dynamic Fife Rheumatic Diseases Unit (FRDU).

You will help provide a rheumatology service for Central, West and North-East Fife. The FRDU has an existing 5 Consultants, as well as a large multi-disciplinary team comprising Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Podiatrists, Specialist Nurses and a Psychologist. The whole team is based together at Whyteman’s Brae Hospital which is directly across the road from the Victoria Hospital, a large District General Hospital providing all Acute services and interventions.

Consultant OphthalmologistQueen Margaret Hospital / Victoria HospitalNHS Fife wishes to appoint a Consultant Ophthalmologist to enhance our high quality ophthalmology service. The successful applicant will complement the existing subspecialty interests, although additional skills in medical retina and emergency eye care would be of particular interest. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and develop sub-specialist interests as well as offering excellent research opportunities.

For further information in relation to opportunities within NHS Fife, please contact Mrs Rhona Waugh, Head of Human Resources on 01592 643355 ext. 28607 or e-mail: [email protected].

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CLINICAL LEAD IN ADULT PSYCHIATRYFIFE AREA3 SESSIONS PER WEEKREF NO: FW170/09/19

Individuals with strong leadership and clinical credibility are invited to apply for the Clinical Lead Post in Adult Psychiatry.This 3 session post covers General Adult, Rehabilitation, Forensic, Liaison and Anitt Psychiatry. You will work closely with the other Clinical Leads, the wider management team and the Clinical Director for the Health & Social Care Partnership. You will have an important role in designing and delivering the rebalancing care agenda so should be committed to improvement and change and be a Leader who can facilitate and support colleagues working within the Mental Health Service to ensure delivery of organisation objectives and excellence in patient safety, clinical and care governance and patient and staff experience.The role would be suitable for a consultant psychiatrist currently working in the service.

Informal Enquiries: Informal enquiries are welcome and can be made by contacting:Dr Marie Boilson, Clinical Lead on 01592 643355 Ext. 22023Mrs Sharon Rodger, Clinical Services Manager on 01592 648083

Application forms and job packs can be requested from and returned in word format to [email protected] quoting ref FW170/09/19 by 24th September 2019

CLOSING DATE: 24TH SEPTEMBER 2019

Details of all NHS Scotland Medical Vacancies can be found at www.medicaljobs.scot.nhs.uk

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CLINICAL LEAD (CLINICAL GOVERNANCE)PRIMARY CARE EMERGENCY SERVICE (PCES) / URGENT CARE SERVICES FIFE (UCSF)SALARIED GPHOURS: 4 SESSIONS PER WEEKREF NO: WD520/04/19

Applications are invited for the above post for the Primary Care Emergency Services (PCES) / Urgent Care services - Fife. The service provides Out of Hours urgent care to a patient population of 375,000 (approx) in Fife and Kinross.

The postholder will provide senior clinical leadership, professional advice and in collaboration with other members of the PCES operational team, lead the transformation of urgent care services for Fife in line with the national Transforming Urgent care programme.

The postholder will provide highly effective clinical leadership to support medical staff working within the service and will work in partnership with other members of the team at a strategic and operational level to ensure the delivery of high standards of safe, effective and person centred care within a robust framework of clinical and staff governance.

A priority for this role is to support effective engagement of the PCES workforce, our partners and service users in developing services. This will require excellent interpersonal skills and being proactive in working collaboratively with colleagues across health, social care and the voluntary sector to facilitate partnership working and deliver quality standards and strategic priorities.

Offering a strong knowledge base, understanding of current policy and evidence relating to out of hours and urgent care. They will work closely with the Clinical Directors, Clinical Services Manager, Clinical lead for Professional Development, Lead Nurse, Primary Care Manager and other members of the PCES strategic and operational team to develop sustainable services.

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As a positive role model you will promote professional standards for all clinicians in the service and facilitate a learning culture to support service excellence.

The postholder will evidence on-going professional and personal development and post graduate study with a commitment to support the development of others including GP performance appraisal.

It is expected that the postholder will have a flexible clinical commitment within the service.

Informal Enquiries are welcomed. Please contact Lisa Cooper, Clinical Services Manager, West Division, HSCP on 01383 565465 for an informal discussion.

To obtain a job pack and application form please email [email protected] quoting the above reference number. Completed application forms should be returned in Word format to this email address.

CLOSING DATE: 4TH OCTOBER 2019


CONSULTANT OLD AGE PSYCHIATRIST: 2 POSTSWEST FIFE AND CENTRAL FIFE10 SESSIONS PER WEEKREF NO: FW162/08/19

An exciting opportunity has arisen for us to appoint 2 full time Consultants (10 sessions per week) in both West and Central Fife.

Whilst you will have Consultant responsibilities for the Old Age Psychiatry services for the identified areas, you will be supported and work alongside a committed multi disciplinary team including: an intensive home treatment team and post diagnostic support team. There is also day hospital provision with a range of psychotherapeutic activity, and in-patient beds on the Queen Margaret Hospital site, Dunfermline.

Old Age Psychiatry in Fife has a current focus on redesigning services which will be sustainable into the future. There are excellent opportunities for the successful candidate to contribute to service development and to influence the future shape and provision of psychiatric services across Fife.

In Fife there is a consultant body of approximately 30 consultants meeting regularly at the Division of Psychiatry, with Specialists in Old Age Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, Learning Disabilities, CAMHS, Substance misuse and Eating Disorders.

To apply for this post, you must be eligible for inclusion in the specialist register or be within 6 months of your expected CCST at the time of interview.

Fife offers excellent quality of life opportunities with extensive cultural and environmental attractions. It is only 15 miles from Edinburgh with excellent road, rail and air links. High quality education, affordable housing and a wide variety of sporting and leisure activities are available throughout the region. NHS Fife has a number of family friendly policies.

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Interview date: TBC

Informal Enquiries: Dr Katie Paramore, Consultant Psychiatrist & Clinical Lead on 01592 643355 ext 22034. Dr John Cuthill, Consultant Psychiatrist on 01383 623623 ext 25955 Louise Ewing, Clinical Services Manager on 01334 696087

Email [email protected] to obtain a job pack and application form quoting reference number FW162/08/19. Completed application forms should be returned in word format to the same email address. You should ensure within the application form you include the names and email addresses of three referees, one of which should be your current or most recent employer.

CLOSING DATE: 1ST OCTOBER 2019

COMMUNITY SERVICES WEST DIVISION PRIMARY CARE EMERGENCY SERVICEOUT OF HOURS GENERAL PRACTITIONERSPERMANENT / FIXED TERM REF NO: WD407/05/18POST 1 – OVERNIGHT & POST 2 – EVENINGS / WEEKENDS / OVERNIGHTS

An experienced Registered General Medical Practitioners are required for either / both of the above posts to provide OOH General Medical Services. The Primary Care Emergency Service consists of four bases – St Andrews Community Hospital, Glenrothes Hospital, Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy and Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline, and operates from 6pm to 8am weekdays, and all day Saturday and Sunday.

This is an exciting time to join our Out of Hours Service as we progress to implementing our Urgent Care Review.

Applicants should hold full registration with the GMC. You should have an interest in OOH work and the flexibility to work across bases. The ability to work under own initiative without direct supervision and as a member of a multi disciplinary team is essential.

Informal enquiries to Joyce Kelly, Primary Care Manager on 01592 226440 / email [email protected] or Lisa Cooper Clinical Services Manager, West Division, HSCP on 01383 565465 / email [email protected].

If you wish to apply for this post please email [email protected] you will be provided with the job pack and an application form for completion. Completed application forms should be sent to this email address in Word format.

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GENERAL PRACTITIONER (2 POSTS)LINBURN ROAD HEALTH CENTRE, DUNFERMLINESALARIED GPHOURS: NUMBER OF SESSIONS ARE NEGOTIABLEREF NO: WD506/02/19

We are looking to recruit motivated General Practitioners to Linburn Road Health Centre.

The practice is 11 years old and continues to expand. Our current list size is 8881, with an equivalent of 3.0 full time GPs, 2 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, 1 Practice Nurses and 1 Treatment Room Nurse along with a phlebotomist and efficient and supportive administration team.

Linburn Road Health Centre is a section 2c salaried practice, and therefore carries the benefits of being employed by the NHS, which includes indemnity cover. We have few house calls, and we do not participate in extended hours. The building is relatively new (built for purpose 11 years ago) and is well equipped. District Nurses and Health Visitors work on site, along with a range of other visiting health care professionals."

You will have full GMC registration, with a licence to practice, and on the GMC Register as a qualified GP.

Informal enquiries to Sharon Duncan or Catherine Dunn, Practice Manager (Job-share) on 01383 733490. Prospective applicants are welcome to contact the practice manager to arrange an informal visit.

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To obtain a job pack and application form please email [email protected] and quote the above reference number. Completed application forms should be returned to this email address in Word format.


LOCUM APPOINTMENT FOR SERVICE (LAS) REGISTRAR GENERAL SURGERYVICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYFIXED TERM: 7TH AUGUST 2019 FOR 6 MONTHSHOURS: 40 HOURS (BAND 1A)REF NO: HH835/07/19

An opportunity has arisen for a LAS Registrar to join our team on a fixed term basis from 7th August 2019 for 6 months to fill a vacancy on the Registrar Training Rotation. Applicants will have completed Core Training or equivalent. The successful applicant will work in elective Colorectal or Upper GI Surgery and take part in a 1 in 9 Emergency General Surgery Registrar full shift rota.

Informal enquires to Mr Satheesh Yalamarthi, Clinical Lead for General Surgery on 01592 643355 x29612

This post may be eligible for Tier 2 sponsorship if no suitable UK or EEA National is identified.

We would be happy to consider applications on a part-time or job-share basis and NHS Fife has a number of Family Friendly Policies.

A job pack and application form can be obtained by emailing [email protected] Completed applications can be returned to the same email address.

CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER 2019

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OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

NEWLY QUALIFIED PRACTITIONER SUPPORT PROGRAMME 2018-19

Developing Confident, Capable Health Practitioners

o Have you recently qualified as a Nurse, Midwife or Allied Health Professional?

o Are you within your first year of practice?

Then our Newly Qualified Practitioner (NQP) Support Programme is for you:

NHS Fife offers this programme to all new Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professions including bank staff. The programme is hosted across three locations and is facilitated by nursing and midwifery Practice Education Facilitators (PEF) and the AHP Practice Education Lead (PEL).

The 4 NQP workshops are based around the NHS Education for Scotland pillars of practice and include reflection, PEF/PEL support, speakers, peer support, identifying

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the NQP’s need for future learning and development and a short information session regarding Flying Start.

Attendance will support your Personal Development Plan/Turas Appraisal and progression through the Knowledge and Skills Foundation (KSF) initial gateway.

To book onto the NQP Support Programme - discuss with your line manager and email: [email protected]

Further information available from your local Practice Education Facilitator or AHP Practice Education Lead – details available on the PPD Webpage

School of Nursing and Health Sciences

CLINICAL ACADEMIC FELLOW (CAF)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for three registered nurses with an interest in nursing education to apply for a seconded clinical academic fellow (CAF) post within the School of Nursing and Health Sciences at the University of Dundee. This role provides an opportunity for a registered nurse with an interest in developing an academic career. Two posts will be based in Dundee in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences on the City Campus, and one will be based in our Kirkcaldy campus. The successful applicants will contribute to teaching on a range of undergraduate and postgraduate modules and will work with experienced teaching staff in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences. The post-holders will be part of the academic community with opportunities to teach at post-registration and postgraduate levels. We are looking for graduate nurses (normally with or working towards a Master’s degree). We are particularly keen to hear from applicants who have experience in advanced practice and community nursing but are also interested in applicants with experience across nursing, for example acute care, clinical skills, and care of older adults. Applicants should have a desire to develop clinical academic skills in teaching, and enthusiasm and commitment to developing and applying evidence to practice. The secondment will be for a fixed period of 12 months in the first instance with the possibility to renew for a further 12 months. The post will normally be 0.5 WTE. Development for the successful candidate will be focused on the individual appointee’s needs and will include an induction and orientation programme and the ongoing support of an identified mentor. Anyone wishing to discuss the secondment informally can contact Dr Linda Martindale, Associate Dean: Learning and Teaching on 01382 388534 or email [email protected].

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Expressions of interest should be sent to [email protected] after which you will be sent information on how to apply.

The closing date for applications will be the 27th September 2019. Interviews will take place in the week of the 14th October 2019.

DR ANDERSON @ PARTNERSKIRKCALDY HEALTH CENTREWHYTEMANS BRAEKIRKCALDY, FIFEKY1 2NA TELEPHONE 01592 642902

VACANCY FOR A SALARIED GP OR PARTNER SESSIONS NEGOTIABLE (IDEALLY 8)

The Practice is based within Kirkcaldy Health Centre and conveniently situated next to Victoria Hospital and Whyteman’s Brae Hospital. Our current list size is approximately 7300. The Practice is paper-light and uses Vision and Docman.

The Practice has 4 GP Partners, 1 salaried GP, 1 Associate Nurse Partner, 1 Specialist Practice Nurse, 1 Practice Nurse and a hard-working team of 12 admin staff. We pride ourselves on providing excellent patient care at all times and work hard to offer a wide range of services to suit the needs of our patients.

Due to retiral of our Senior Partner, we are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated GP to join our team. There is the option for this post to be salaried or the option for partnership. Sessions are negotiable but we would ideally like the successful

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applicant to cover 8 sessions per week. We would hope to support any existing interests that successful applicants may have.

To apply, please forward your CV along with a covering letter to Christine Watt, Practice Manager to [email protected] or to the address above.

Should you wish to visit the Practice or have any questions, please contact Christine Watt, Practice Manager on the above email address.

Golden Hello will apply.

MATERNITY LOCUM GP

Millhill Surgery is based in the historic town of Dunfermline with easy access to the motorways to Perth, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

We work from purpose built premises. We are looking to recruit a GP to cover maternity leave from the beginning of January 2019 until the end of August 2019. These dates are negotiable and the post has the potential to be extended. The GP going on leave covers 8 sessions per week over 4 days.

This position may offer newly qualified GPs an opportunity to work in a supported environment to experience regular work whilst also exploring other opportunities. Our list size is approximately 9000 using EMIS and Docman. We have advanced nurse practitioners seeing out minor illness who support our GPs who are on 15 minute appointments.

We are a friendly team and the doctors meet several times during the day informally which allows the opportunity for catch up and continued learning. Our community staff are based in the practice including pharmacists, midwives, district nurses and health visitors.

Practice teaches Aberdeen and St Andrews students regularly.

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Informal enquiries/visits welcome.

Please submit applications by email with an accompanying C.V to Susane Hogarth, Partner/Practice Manager at [email protected] .

Practice address is Millhill Surgery, 87 Woodmill Road, Dunfermline, Fife KY1 4JW

CROSSGATES MEDICAL PRACTICE 94 MAIN STREET, CROSSGATES,

Dr. M. Tahir Yousaf BSc.MB.ChB. FIFE, KY4 8DFDr. Frank D. H. Downie MB.ChB. Telephone: 01383 511398

Fax: 01383 611586

VACANCY FOR SESSIONAL LOCUM (4 SESSIONS A WEEK) WITH A VIEW TO FULL TIME / JOB SHARE GP PARTNER (ALTHOUGH FULL TIME IS PREFERABLE - SESIONS CAN BE NEGOTIATED)4-9 SESSIONS PER WEEK (NEGOTIABLE)

Crossgates Medical Practice is a friendly practice of approximately 4250 patients situated within the village of Crossgates. Crossgates is situated off the M90 and A92 and is easily commutable from both Edinburgh (about 25 minutes) and Perth.

The Practice is paper-light and uses Docman and the EMIS PCS Clinical system.

We are currently a two partner practice, with an additional one morning a week Locum, two Practice Nurses, a part time phlebotomist and six administration staff including the Practice Manager.

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Due to the planned retirement of one of our Senior GP Partners, we are looking to recruit a permanent 4 sessions a week locum or a GP partner to the Practice for between 4-9 sessions a week. We will be looking at sustainability with a view to an extra partner or job share of current hours worked. We are a very friendly Practice, with loyal, hard-working staff and a good community feel. We would welcome any interest in the post even those not able to commit to the full 9 sessions per week. Start date is also negotiable.

If you are interested in the post we would welcome any enquiries, either in writing or in person. Our Practice Manager would be more than happy to show you around our premises and have an informal discussion with you prior to application.

Any applications for the post should be emailed with a cover letter and CV attached to Crossgates Medical Practice, 94 Main Street, Crossgates, KY4 8DF or can be emailed to the Practice Manager, Crystal Beveridge at: [email protected] - PLEASE DO NOT FILL IN THE NHS RECRUITMENT FORM AND PLEASE SEND TO PRACTICE AND NOT TO NHS RECRUITMENT TEAM.

For any informal visits you can either phone the above number and speak to Crystal Beveridge or email her to arrange a visit.

Many thanks in advance for your interest in our lovely Practice

INVERKEITHING MEDICAL GROUP - FIFEGP MATERNITY LOCUM UP TO 9 SESSIONS AVAILABLE PER WEEK (£220 per session)

We are looking for Locum cover for up to 9 sessions per week to cover maternity leave for 9 months, commencing November 2019. We are willing to discuss flexible sessions/days.

You will be working with a highly motivated and enthusiastic group of GPs. We benefit from being a large Practice with a team of 9 GP Partners and 2 Salaried GPs. We employ an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Chronic Disease Nurses, a Practice Pharmacist, a Mental Health Counsellor and Health Care Support Workers to help with some of the work traditionally done by GPs. We have additional Health Board Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technician who deal with discharges and acute prescriptions. In the near future, we will have additional resources such as MSK Physiotherapy, Mental Health Triage Nurse and Advanced Nurse Practitioner. The Practice has an excellent administrative set-up and is highly organised and efficient.

We operate from two modern purpose-built premises in Inverkeithing and Dalgety Bay and run a Consulting Room facility one day per week in Aberdour. There is easy parking in the area when out and about on house calls.

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Our main Surgery, Inverkeithing, is situated just across the Queensferry Crossing and is approximately 25 minutes’ commute from central Edinburgh and within easy reach of Perth/Stirling.

Historically, we have achieved consistently high QOF points, the RCGP Quality Practice Award and have worked through Productive General Practice to ensure the Practice runs as efficiently as possible.

We are currently involved in Document Optimisation to reduce GP workflows.

Informal Visits/ Queries – Contact: Diana HamiltonEmail: [email protected]: 01383 427502

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Dr Wajid RahimEmail: [email protected]

LOCUMDr Thompson’s Practice, Health Centre, David Street, Lochgelly 01592 782954

We are interested in a long term Locum 2-4 sessions per week and also adhoc Locums to cover holidays one week at a time.

We are a small single handed Practice based in Lochgelly, a semi, ex mining area. The single Practitioner is supported by a multi disciplinary team. The Clerical Staff are very friendly and helpful. Three other Practices are in the same building so it is not isolated.

For more information please contact Leanne Philbin, Practice Manager 01592 782954

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CROSSGATES MEDICAL PRACTICE 94 MAIN STREET, CROSSGATES,

Dr. M. Tahir Yousaf BSc.MB.ChB. FIFE, KY4 8DFDr. Frank D. H. Downie MB.ChB. Telephone: 01383 511398

Fax: 01383 611586

PRACTICE/TREATMENT ROOM NURSEVacancy 35 hours a week

Crossgates Medical Practice is looking for a Practice/Treatment Room nurse for a new 30 / 35 hours a week post. The post will be made up of both practice nursing and treatment room roles and will need to be worked over five days, Monday to Friday. We are closed on a Wednesday afternoon, so the successful candidate would have a Wednesday half day off.

Candidates will preferably have General Practice experience and have additional Chronic Disease Management qualifications, particularly Asthma and COPD.

Competitive salary, 28 days annual leave with additional 8 days public holidays.

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Please note previous applicants need not apply.

All those interested in the post should send their C.V. with a covering letter to Miss Crystal Beveridge (Practice Manager) to the above address, or alternatively email [email protected]. Please do not fill in the NHS recruitment forms or send them on to the NHS recruitment team.

The closing date for applications will be Friday 20th September 2019. Job descriptions can be given on request.

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