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VACANCY BULLETIN18th December 2018

NHS Fife Recruitment TeamWoodland Suite, Level 1

Whyteman’s Brae HospitalWhyteman’s Brae

KirkcaldyKY1 2ND

Tel: 01592 648131

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CONTENTS*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.........................................................................................................4PAIN CLINICAL SERVICE LEAD...................................................................................4SENIOR CHARGE NURSE............................................................................................5ADVANCED ACUTE FRAILTY NURSE PRACTITIONER..............................................6ACTING CHARGE NURSE............................................................................................8CASE MANAGER (2 POSTS)........................................................................................9HEALTH VISITOR POSTS...........................................................................................10CHARGE NURSE.........................................................................................................12STAFF NURSE.............................................................................................................13STAFF NURSE.............................................................................................................14STAFF NURSES..........................................................................................................15STAFF NURSE (2 POSTS)..........................................................................................16COMMUNITY STAFF NURSE......................................................................................17TREATMENT ROOM NURSE......................................................................................18STAFF NURSE (1ST LEVEL).......................................................................................19STAFF NURSE (1ST LEVEL).........................................................................................20STAFF NURSE.............................................................................................................21STAFF NURSE (2 POSTS)..........................................................................................23COMMUNITY STAFF NURSE......................................................................................24COMMUNITY STAFF NURSE......................................................................................25R&D RESEARCH NURSE............................................................................................26STAFF NURSES..........................................................................................................28STAFF NURSE.............................................................................................................29STAFF NURSES..........................................................................................................30REGISTERED AND NON-REGISTERED NURSES.....................................................32ORTHOPAEDIC TECHNICIAN.....................................................................................33CLINICAL SUPPORT WORKERS................................................................................34HEALTH CARE SUPPORT WORKER.........................................................................35NURSING AUXILIARIES..............................................................................................36

SENIOR MANAGER............................................................................................................37PRIMARY CARE TRANSFORMATION MANAGER.....................................................37CLINICAL NURSE MANAGER.....................................................................................38

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE..............................................................................................39SERVICE IMPROVEMENT COORDINATOR (UNSCHEDULED CARE).....................39PROJECT SUPPORT OFFICER – URGENT CARE....................................................41PERSONAL ASSISTANT.............................................................................................43MEDICAL SECRETARY...............................................................................................44ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS – ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT....................45SUPPORT MEDICAL SECRETARY.............................................................................46WARD CLERK..............................................................................................................47CLERICAL OFFICER....................................................................................................48CLERICAL OFFICER....................................................................................................49HEALTH RECORDS CLERICAL OFFICER.................................................................50HEALTH RECORDS CLERICAL OFFICER.................................................................51

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ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS......................................................................................52OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY TEAM LEAD..................................................................52SPECIALIST PHYSIOTHERAPIST – INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT TEAM...............54RADIOGRAPHER.........................................................................................................55OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST....................................................................................56OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST....................................................................................57ASSISTANT PHYSIOTHERAPY PRACTITIONER.......................................................59RADIOGRAPHY ASSISTANT......................................................................................60

OTHER THERAPEUTIC......................................................................................................61PRINCIPAL CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST....................................................................61PRINCIPAL CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST....................................................................63SENIOR/ GENERAL PRACTICE CLINICAL PHARMACIST........................................64CLINICAL PHARMACIST – RHEUMATOLOGY...........................................................66

MEDICAL & DENTAL..........................................................................................................68CONSULTANT IN REHABILITATION MEDICINE........................................................68CONSULTANT IN GENERAL ADULT PSYCHIATRY – 2 POSTS...............................69CONSULTANT IN GENERAL ADULT PSYCHIATRY..................................................71CONSULTANT ANAESTHETISTS...............................................................................72ENTHUSIASTIC GP TEACHERS SOUGHT AS ‘SCOTGEM GENERALIST CLINICAL MENTORS’..................................................................................................73OUT OF HOURS GENERAL PRACTITIONERS..........................................................74GENERAL PRACTITIONER (EMPLOYED BY NHS FIFE)...........................................75SPECIALTY DOCTOR IN REHABILITATION PSYCHIATRY.......................................76SPECIALTY DOCTOR IN OPHTHALMOLOGY...........................................................77CLINICAL FELLOWS IN ACUTE MEDICINE / MEDICINE FOR THE ELDERLY......................................................................................................................................78LOCUM APPOINTMENT FOR SERVICE (LAS) GPST/CMT LEVEL...........................79GENERAL AND ACUTE MEDICINE............................................................................79LOCUM APPOINTMENT FOR SERVICE GPST OR LOCUM SPECIALTY REGISTRAR ST1.........................................................................................................80EMERGENCY MEDICINE............................................................................................80

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES..................................................................................................82NEWLY QUALIFIED PRACTITIONER SUPPORT PROGRAMME 2018-19................82VACANCY FOR A SALARIED GP OR PARTNER.......................................................83BAND 7 AHP OPERATIONAL LEAD – NHS 24...........................................................84MATERNITY LOCUM GP.............................................................................................85SALARIED GP..............................................................................................................86PART – TIME PRACTICE NURSE...............................................................................87ADVANCED NURSE PRACTITIONER.........................................................................88ATTRACTIVE GP PARTNERSHIP OR SALARIED OPPORTUNITY...........................89

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NURSING/MIDWIFERY

FIFE WIDE SERVICE PLANNED CARE DIRECTORATE – PAIN MANAGEMENT PAIN CLINICAL SERVICE LEADREF NO: HH415/12/18EBLSALARY: £42,058 - £50,470 BAND 8A - HOURS: 37.5 OVER 5 DAYS

The Fife Pain Management service (FPMS) is seeking a highly effective and skilled lead clinician to manage the pain service. As the pain service lead, your role will be to lead the strategic delivery and development of the Pain Management service, and work closely with the service manager and Consultant lead. You will also ensure we are a service that responds to national policy, initiatives and clinical governance.

You will be an excellent communicator with well developed management skills and excellent leadership qualities. You will also be a forward thinking team player, with a proven track record of innovative approaches in pain management. We are committed to continuous professional development and involvement with National networks is strongly encouraged. The ability to travel to various locations across Fife is essential to this post.

For more information or to ask any questions about the post please contact Fiona Cameron, Service manager, Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy on 01592 643355 ext 27916.

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 returned application forms within 24 hours of receipt.

We do not accept CV applications. Applications may be considered on a job share basis.

CLOSING DATE: 12 NOON ON 28TH DECEMBER 2018

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SENIOR CHARGE NURSE6 MONTH SECONDMENTNOTE OF INTEREST

An exciting 6 month secondment opportunity for an existing band 6 to undertake a Band 7 Senior Charge Nurse position within the inpatient areas at Queen Margaret Hospital has arisen. This is an ideal opportunity to be involved in supportive Quality Improvement

You will work within a specialist team of multidisciplinary staff to further progress patient experience ensuring the provision of a safe, effective person centred environment for patients, families, careers and staff. Leadership, service improvement, a passion for staff development and excellent communication skills will be essential for this role.

The inpatient areas consist of 2 Rehabilitation Wards and a HBCC/ Complex Discharged Ward with a total of 80 beds. We work as part of a large Multi Disciplinary Team providing a comprehensive, individualised program of care to all of our patients.

This is an excellent opportunity for a band 6 to develop further to gain the the knowledge and skills required to lead and develop a team. A programme of learning and support will be put in place. Please contact Michelle Williamson on 01383 623623 ext 20333 or [email protected] or Fiona Mackenzie Clinical Services Manager on ext 35330 [email protected] for discussion with regard to this position and please provide a note of interest and a supporting statement for consideration

CLOSING DATE FRIDAY 4TH JANUARY 2019 WITH A VIEW TO INTERVIEW WEEK BEGINNING 14TH JANUARY 2019

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VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYEMERGENCY CARE DIRECTORATEFRAILTY INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT TEAM (IAT)ADVANCED ACUTE FRAILTY NURSE PRACTITIONER REF NO: HH399/12/18JESALARY: £27,635 – £37,010 / £32,974 – £43,471ANNEX 21 (ARRANGEMENTS FOR PAY AND BANDING OF TRAINEES)BAND 6/7 – HOURS: 37.5

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and innovative candidate to work as an Advanced Acute Frailty Nurse Practitioner within our Integrated Assessment Team at the front door. Early identification, effective assessment and management of frailty have been identified as significant priorities for NHS Fife to optimise patient outcomes. The Integrated Assessment team is a rapidly developing multidisciplinary team which provides comprehensive assessment for patients who are identified as having frailty syndromes to ensure effective identification of patient pathways and destination of care is reached in a timely manner. You should be a registered Nurse with significant acute care and frailty experience with a passion for working with older people and a keen desire to develop within this dynamic service. Non medical prescribing and clinical decision making qualifications are an ultimate requirement for this post and you will be expected to work towards obtaining these skills.

You should have evidence of significant post registration professional practice experience to undertake and fulfil the key areas for this post including completion of relevant postgraduate courses to masters degree level, or working towards master degree level or ability to demonstrate working at masters degree level appropriate to clinical area.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioners who already possess the Non medical prescribing and clinical assessment skills qualifications. We will however consider staff with suitable experience of working within this scope of practice, who have a desire to develop and become an advanced Nurse Practitioner through completion of the above qualifications. During this time you will be paid in accordance with Annex 21 arrangements for pay and banding of trainees.

This post will be based within Integrated Assessment Team who provide cover in Admissions Unit 1 which comprises 37 beds and 7 Assessment trolleys, but the team provide support to all front door areas, i.e. Emergency Department and Surgical Admissions Unit.

Trainees are paid a percentage of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate which is dependent on the duration of the training period (see terms and conditions in job pack).

For further information please contact Joy Reid Nurse Consultant: Older People on 01592 643355 ext 21158 or Louise Kellichan, IAT Team Lead on 21491.

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CLOSING DATE: 12 NOON ON 8TH JANUARY 2019

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ACTING CHARGE NURSEBAND 6

EMERGENCY CARE DIRECTORATE – ADMISSIONS UNIT ONE ACUTE MEDICINE

TEMPORARY FOR 6 MONTHS, HOURS OF WORK 37.5/34.5 HOURS PER WEEK

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy for an enthusiastic senior registered nurse who is keen to enhance and develop their management and clinical skills in a Charge Nurse position.

The candidate should have a commitment to acute medicine, patient centred care and supporting effective team working. The post holder will be responsible for providing clinical leadership, supporting the management of the nursing team and driving forward change within Admissions Unit One. The post holder will be expected to ensure safe and effective care that enhances the patient experience and contributes to the delivery of the organisation's objectives. The post holder must have post registration experience within an acute clinical setting and be able demonstrate clinical and professional practice development through experience and theoretical knowledge. They must understand the complexities of caring for individuals with acute and chronic medical illnesses. Admissions Unit One consists of 37 inpatient beds and an Acute Assessment Unit. As a Charge Nurse you will be expected to have an overview of both of these areas and support the coordination of capacity and flow. We work closely with many multidisciplinary teams and they assist us with enhanced discharge planning.

We are proud to act on and make changes to our Unit based on patients and relatives experience and feedback. Ensuring patients feel safe, informed, involved and welcomed is at the heart of what we aim to achieve as a team.

This post is full time, 37.5 hour per week predominantly worked over 3 weekdays/nights with weekend working. There is also an opportunity to cover the duty charge nurse rota.

For informal enquiries contact Wendy Hutchison, Senior Charge Nurse on ext 20808 or [email protected]. The duties of this post also require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk. Approval from your line manager to apply for this temporary opportunity will be required.

Note of interest please to: Wendy Hutchison, Admissions Unit One by 03/01/2018.

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NOTES OF INTEREST

COMMUNITY REHABILITATION MENTAL HEALTH NURSESTRATHEDEN HOSPITAL COVERING NORTH EAST AND CENTRAL FIFE AREASCASE MANAGER (2 POSTS)REF NO: FW842/12/18JEPERMANENTSALARY: £27,635 - £37,010BAND 6 - HOURS - 37.5COMMENCE - DECEMBER 2018

The Community Rehabilitation Mental Health Team will provide a community mental health service for a defined patient group, this includes those with complex needs who have a severe and enduring mental illness and including individuals with drug/alcohol problems. They will have possible cognitive and physical problems linked with long-term illness and medication. They may lack life skills and show poor role functioning in many areas.

Expressions of interest are invited from Band 5/6 Mental Health Nurses who are motivated by this exciting challenge. The successful candidate will be innovative and creative, they must be forward thinking with a positive attitude to work within this evolving service. You will work closely with the Team Leader, Lead Nurse and multi-disciplinary team to develop services that are highly functioning, fit for purpose and provide an excellent standard of rehabilitation care. The Case Manager role requires you to be able to provide clear clinical leadership, carry out a variety of assessments and plan and implement programmes of therapeutic intervention that meet the needs of the individual. You will supervise care and treatment delegated to junior staff and will be responsible for providing regular clinical and caseload supervision.

You should have an excellent knowledge of current drivers within Mental Health including the Mental Health Strategy and be aware of the priorities for re-balancing care within Mental Health.

A note of interest out lining current knowledge, skills and experience in support of your application should be submitted by email to Tanya Lonergan, Lead Nurse, AT [email protected]

Tanya Lonergan Lead NurseStratheden Hospital 01334 696035 (56035)

CLOSING DATE: 8TH JANUARY 2019

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FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPFIFE WIDE DIVISIONHEALTH VISITINGHEALTH VISITOR POSTSREF NO: FW672/05/18LBSALARY: £27,635 – £37,010 PRO RATABAND 6 – HOURS: FULL AND PART-TIME

Are you a registered Health Visitor or Graduate Health Visitor? Are you a flexible team player who is able to demonstrate a willingness to adapt to new ways of working? Does the thought of developing and delivering innovative practice excite you? If you answered Yes to the above then apply for one of these posts and be part of our continued commitment to improving the health and well being of children and young people in Fife.

You will have an excellent knowledge of the current development in health visiting and have a proven track record of continuous professional development and innovative practice.

You will provide an accessible, high quality, culturally sensitive and effective Health Visiting Service to the Children and Families of NHS Fife, working in partnership with service users, care providers and other agencies. Good communication and organisational skills coupled with the ability to work within a team setting as well as independently, will be essential requirements of these posts. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and embrace skill mix team working. Some of these are challenging posts which require experience in dealing with a wide variety of health and social issues. In return, the work offers excellent learning and development opportunities and is a stimulating environment to work in. Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post.

YOUR FUTURE, OUR FUTURE, FIFE’S FUTURE

With its vibrant fishing villages, magnificent beaches and miles of peaceful countryside, Fife is the perfect place to develop your career with the NHS. Steeped in history and buzzing with local restaurants and shops, Fife has something to offer everyone and its excellent transport links means you’re never far from Scotland’s major cities.

We are passionate about improving our service and actively encourage support and involvement from local people to allow them the chance to help shape their NHS. We’re looking for Health Visitors who share that passion to provide client-centred care that’s safe and clinically effective for the children and families of Fife.

For informal enquiries please contact Judith Gemmell, Lead Nurse on 01383 565373.


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VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYEMERGENCY CARE DIRECTORATE – WARD 41CHARGE NURSEREF NO: HH384/11/18JESALARY: £27,635 – £37,010BAND 6 – HOURS 37.5

A very exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Nurse to take up the post of Charge Nurse in Ward 41 Victoria Hospital Kirkcaldy.

Ward 41 is a 21 bedded Acute and early rehabilitation Stroke Unit. The unit offers a 24/7 specialised stroke care with challenges of delivering, in a timely manner, evidence based care that is of the highest quality.

You are required to have and be first level registered and educated to degree level or equivalent with significant post registration experience.

You will help drive local and national practice developments and demonstrate a commitment to leading person centred, safe and effective care. To enable delivery of a positive experience of care for those persons who require this level of Inpatient care. You will be required to work flexible shifts including days, nights and weekends. As part of the Emergency Care Directorate you will be given the opportunity to fulfill the role of Duty Charge Nurse for the directorate on a rotational basis.

For informal enquires please contact, Senior Charge Nurse Moira D’Inverno or Charge Nurse Claire Ritchie on 01592 643355 ext 20147/21522








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FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPCAMERON HOSPITAL – LETHAM WARDSTAFF NURSEREF NO: ED380/08/18JESALARY: £23,113 – £29,905 PRO RATABAND 5 – HOURS: VARIOUS – PERMANENT & FIXED TERM

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 5 registered nurse to join our stroke rehabilitation unit.

Letham is a 14 bedded stroke rehabilitation unit with the community setting. We are looking to appoint a nurse with a passion for delivering excellent standards of care.

You should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. As part of the multi-disciplinary team you will work closely within the stroke services and also have regular contact with other specialities within the hospital and community setting. You will have the opportunity to learn and develop specialist skills in the assessment and care of the stroke patient. You will be supported in your role with ongoing training which includes the completion of specific stroke care competencies.

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

For informal enquiries please contact Shirley Ward, Senior Charge Nurse on 01592 229824.








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FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPCAMERON HOSPITALFIFE REHABILITATION SERVICE - SIR GEORGE SHARP UNITSTAFF NURSEREF NO: ED434/12/18JESALARY: £23,113 – £29,905 BAND 5 – HOURS: 37.5

This post is within a consultant led interdisciplinary team providing expert assessment and rehabilitation for adults aged 16-64yrs with neurological disability.

The service has 12 inpatient beds dedicated to active rehabilitation, the main diagnosis being Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, Multiple Sclerosis or Spinal Injury.

As part of an Interdisciplinary team the post holder will contribute to the delivery of high quality programmes of care and the setting of standards to meet the needs of individual patients. In the absence of the Senior Charge Nurse the post holder will provide cover to ensure effective operation of the rehabilitation ward.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone wishing to develop their knowledge and skills within the field of neuro rehabilitation.

For informal enquiries please contact Mabel Lawson, Senior Charge Nurse on 01592 226805 or e-mail [email protected].








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VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYACUTE MEDICINE OF THE ELDERLY – WARD 42STAFF NURSESREF NO: HH319/10/18JESALARY: £23,113 – £29,905 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 STROKE UNIT – WARD 41STAFF NURSE (2 POSTS)REF NO: HH373/11/18JESALARY: £23,113 – £29,905 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 are37.5 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





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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FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPEAST DIVISION NORTH EAST FIFE LOCALITY – BASED AT ADAMSON HOSPITALEVENING/OVERNIGHT CALL SERVICECOMMUNITY STAFF NURSE REF NO: ED431/12/18LBSALARY: £23,113 – £29,905 PRO RATABAND 5 – HOURS: APPROX 14 WITH ON CALL OVERNIGHT

An opportunity has arisen within our Service for a individual who has a genuine interest in Community Nursing. Post registration is essential and Community nursing and Palliative Care nursing experience is desirable.

You will support the Coordinator in delivering excellent scheduled and unscheduled care to patients in their homes in the evening with an on-call component overnight. An ability to travel across the locality and respond to call-outs from NHS 24 is essential.

This post requires participation in the Evening Nursing Service on-call Rota in line with service requirements and will involve evening and weekend working.

For informal enquiries, please contact Julie Stewart, Evening Service Coordinator on 07814904835 or [email protected]








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FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPEAST DIVISION GLENROTHES TREATMENT ROOMS, GLENWOOD HEALTH CENTRETREATMENT ROOM NURSE REF NO: ED436/12/18LBSALARY: £23,113 – £29,905 PRO RATABAND 5 – HOURS: 18.75

NHS FIFE INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Treatment Room Nurse to work within the Glenrothes Treatment Rooms.

We would like someone with knowledge and experience of working in a treatment room who can deliver a high quality nursing service to the practice population. Be able to work independently with good time management skills and work within a multidisciplinary team. Excellent clinical skills, communication, IT and interpersonal skills are essential.

You are required to be an NHS Fife Employee, Intern or Bank Staff member to apply for this post. In the first instance substantive employees will be considered for this post. Where no application is received from a suitably skilled/qualified substantive employee, we will then consider all other internal applications prior to an external advertisement.

For informal enquiries, please contact Jane Hyndman Primary Care Nurse on 01592 773507, [email protected] or Lucy Sinclair, Team Leader on 01337 832135, e-mail [email protected]



You can request an application pack by email quoting the job reference number.





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VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYPLANNED CARE DIRECTORATE - WARD 53 STAFF NURSE (1ST LEVEL)REF NO: HH401/12/18EBL SALARY: £23,113 – £29,905 PRO RATABAND 5 – HOURS: 34.5

A vacancy has arisen within ward 53 Planned Care for a 1st level trained nurse.You will be joining a well motivated and dynamic multi-disciplinary team who strive to deliver the highest level of care possible. You will be based in ward 53 which is a busy colorectal / General Surgery ward and you will cover within Planned Care wards as required.

You should have a real interest in colorectal / surgical nursing. We are looking for good team players with excellent written and oral communicators. Experience in acute nursing is desirable.

For informal enquiries please contact Lorna Roy Senior Charge 01592 643355 ext 29953 or Andy Murray Clinical Nurse Manager on ext 28956.








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VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYPLANNED CARE DIRECTORATE – WARD 33 STAFF NURSE (1ST LEVEL)REF NO: HH400/12/18EBLSALARY: £23,113 – £29,905BAND 5 – HOURS: 37.5

We are currently looking to recruit a band 5 nurse to join our team.

Ward 33 is a 23 bedded orthopaedic trauma ward. 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 patient’s 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.

Previous orthopaedic experience would be advantageous as is experience or an interest in delivering patient centred care to patients with dementia. 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 have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to embrace change and deliver excellent patient centred care always.

Clinical supervision will be available to successful candidate.

For informal enquiries please contact Andrea Bendowski and Jeanette Petrie, Charge Nurse on 01592 729333 ext 29779. Please telephone between 2-3pm only.








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VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYEMERGENCY CARE DIRECTORATE – WARD 44 STAFF NURSEREF NO: HH425/12/18JESALARY: £23,113 – £29,905 PRO RATABAND 5 – HOURS: VARIOUS (FULL AND PART TIME)

We are currently recruiting band 5 Staff Nurse, based on ward 44. We require a dedicated staff nurses to join our team on ward 44, and also it would be beneficial to have an insight into the medical framework.

Ward 44 is a very busy acute medical ward, specializing in Gastroenterology and endocrine. This service treats patients with a full range of gastroenterology conditions including: Anaemia, inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis and a wide range of liver disease.

You will get the opportunity to work with many professions; including consultants and their teams, nursing teams: including specialist nurses, physiotherapy/ occupational therapists, dietician and other allied health professionals. You will be working within a close Multidisciplinary team.

We are looking for registered nurses with a compassionate, caring nature who will focus on the delivery of high quality care. Individuals should have a keen interest in Gastroenterology Nursing.

You will also be:

Dedicated and motivated in providing exceptional patient focused care Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills Possess effective time management and prioritization skills and ability to

delegate appropriately Work well within a multi disciplinary team and individually Fully supported through mentorship, induction and teaching programmes. In

return you must be committed to your own professional development and updating your own PDP

You will be required to work a combination of day shifts and night shifts. These will be 11.5 hour shifts, it is essential that you are flexible to change and able to work shifts to meet the needs of the service.

For informal enquiries please contact Katie Black Senior Charge Nurse or Donna Murray Charge Nurse, Ward 44 on 01592 643355 ext 29944 or 24441


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),

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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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NOTES OF INTEREST

COMMUNITY REHABILITATION MENTAL HEALTH NURSESTRATHEDEN HOSPITALCOVERING NORTH EAST AND CENTRAL FIFE AREASSTAFF NURSE (2 POSTS)REF: FW843/12/18JEPERMANENT SALARY: £23,113 – £29,905BAND 5 - HOURS - 37.5COMMENCE - DECEMBER 2018


Expressions of interest are invited from Band 5 Mental Health Nurses who are motivated by this exciting challenge. The successful candidate will be innovative and creative, they must be forward thinking with a positive attitude to work within this evolving service. You will work closely with the Team Leader, Lead Nurse and multi-disciplinary team to develop services that are highly functioning, fit for purpose and provide an excellent standard of rehabilitation care.

The post holder under the supervision of the Team Leader and Case Managers will implement programmes of care and treatment to meet the needs of individual patients. Such interventions would be complex and diverse. They may include complex medication regimes, physical health promotion, psychological interventions, self-care, every day living skills and meaningful occupation.

You should have an excellent knowledge of current drivers within Mental Health including the Mental Health Strategy and be aware of the priorities for re-balancing care within Mental Health.

A note of interest out lining current knowledge, skills and experience in support of your application should be submitted by email to Tanya Lonergan, Lead Nurse, AT [email protected]



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FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIP EAST DIVISIONNORTH EAST FIFE LOCALITYCOMMUNITY STAFF NURSEREF NO: ED412/10/18LBFIXED TERM FOR 6 MONTHSSALARY: £23,113 – £29,905 PRO RATABAND 5 – HOURS: 20

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced staff nurse to work in the North East Fife locality. This is a fixed term contract for 6 months to cover a maternity leave, starting in December 5th 2018 until June 5th 2019. Hours / days to be agreed within the team.

You will be required to have excellent communication and clinical decision making skills. A flexible approach to working within the community and an interest in caring for patients in their own home is required. You will be required to deliver a high standard of safe and effective patient care within patient's homes and must have the ability to work autonomously. This community staff nurse post is for 20 hours per week worked over 7 days including weekends to meet the needs of the service .An orientation programme will be available to support you in this post. An ability to travel within the area is essential.

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

For informal enquiries, please contact District Nurse Team leader Simone Morelli on 01337 832134 or 07720700431.







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CLOSING DATE: 12 NOON ON 8TH JANUARY 2019FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIP EAST DIVISIONNORTH EAST FIFE LOCALITYCOMMUNITY STAFF NURSEREF NO: ED435/12/18LBFIXED TERM FOR 12 MONTHSSALARY: £23,113 – £29,905 PRO RATABAND 5 – HOURS: 24

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced staff nurse to work in the Newburgh and Howe of Fife Community Nursing team. This is a fixed term contract for 12 months to cover a secondment commencing January 2019. Hours/days to be agreed within the team.

You will be required to have excellent communication and clinical decision making skills. A flexible approach to working within the community and an interest in caring for patients in their own home is required. You will be required to deliver a high standard of safe and effective patient care within patient's homes and must have the ability to work autonomously. This community staff nurse post is for 24 hours per week worked over 7 days including weekends to meet the needs of the service .An orientation programme will be available to support you in this post. An ability to travel within the area is essential.

For informal enquiries, please contact District Nurse Team leader Simone Morelli on 01337 832134 or 07720700431.








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QUEEN MARGARET HOSPITAL, DUNFERMLINEMEDICAL DIRECTOR DIRECTORATE – RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENTR&D RESEARCH NURSEREF NO: HH427/12/18EBLFIXED TERM FOR 21 MONTHSSALARY: £23,113 - £29,905BAND 5 - HOURS: 37.5

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a forward thinking individual with a genuine interest in research to join the NHS Fife Research & Development Team as a busy independent nurse practitioner to assist in the efficient running of a portfolio of clinical research studies in accordance with GCP and Research Governance, support investigators to set up and undertake a range of research studies.

You will provide clinical advice regarding clinical research studies under the supervision of the R&D Lead Research Nurse and/or Principal Investigator. You will be involved in the recruitment, education and monitoring of research participants and the collection and documentation of accurate data, working collaboratively with the wider multi-disciplinary team in the management of your own caseload of research patients.

The role involves working in collaboration with all members of the clinical research team and the wider multi-disciplinary team in the management of your own caseload of study patients and assisting in ensuring the effective running of a number of research studies across all disease specialities on a day to day basis.

You will be a Registered Nurse with experience normally gained by having post registration experience or equivalent and have knowledge of research principles, including confidentiality, randomisation procedures, informed consent and ethical issues.

Attention to detail, strong organisational and communication skills, good IT skills and a methodical approach are key requirements, along with a proven ability to work as part of a team. As R&D Research Nurse you will be based within the R&D Department, Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline with the requirement to regularly travel between all sites within NHS Fife.


For further information please contact Karen Gray, R&D Lead Research Nurse on 01383 623623 ext 20946, email [email protected]


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

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VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYPLANNED CARE DIRECTORATE – WARD 52STAFF NURSES REF NO: HH347/10/18EBLSALARY: £23,113 - £29,905 BAND 5 - HOURS: VARIOUSPERMANENT TO DIRECTORATE

Vacancies have arisen within ward 52 Planned Care for 1st level trained nurses.You will be joining a well motivated and dynamic multi-disciplinary team who strive to deliver the highest level of care possible. You will be based in ward 52 which is an upper GI / General Surgery ward and will cover within Planned Care wards as required.

Ward 52 is a busy upper GI / General Surgery ward. You should be forward thinking with a real interest in upper GI / Surgical nursing. We are looking for good team players with excellent written and oral communicators. Experience in acute nursing is desirable.

For informal enquiries please contact Teresa Robertson, Senior Charge Nurse on 01592 643355 ext 29952 or Andy Murray Clinical Nurse manager on ext 28956.








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VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYPLANNED CARE DIRECTORATE – SURGICAL – WARD 54STAFF NURSEREF NO: HH811/02/18EBL SALARY: £23,113 – £29,905 PRO RATABAND 5 – HOURS: VARIOUS

A vacancy has arisen within Ward 54 for a 1st level trained nurse. Ward 54 is an acute, busy 24 bedded urology ward which also takes general surgery patients.You will be joining a multi-disciplinary team who strive to deliver the highest level of care possible.

You should be caring and compassionate, with a real interest in urology / surgical nursing, delivering and providing patient focused care. Have a commitment towards patient safety and delivering the best quality care.

We are looking for a good team player with excellent written and oral communicators.

Experience within an acute surgical ward or other relevant experience is desirable and the ability and confidence to rise to the challenge of working within a fast paced setting is essential.

For informal enquiries please contact Mandy Fraser Senior, Charge Nurse or Liz Stevens, Charge Nurse on 01592 643355 ext 29854 / 29540.








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FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPGLENROTHES HOSPITALWARD 1, WARD 2 & WARD 3STAFF NURSESREF NO: ED421/11/18JESALARY: £23,113 – £29,905 PRO RATABAND 5 – HOURS: VARIOUS (Opportunity for core shifts / 12hour shifts)

The opportunity has arisen to recruit forward thinking individuals to our nursing team, with an interest in working in community hospitals.

You should show a commitment to delivering high quality, safe, evidence-based and effective care, and have an interest in working with older people.

The successful candidates should be able to demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional and personal development and education. Being able to perform enhanced skills such as venepuncture, cannulation and IV additives would be an advantage but not a requirement as training will be given.

Ward 1 is a 12 bedded GP led unit which cares for patients mainly over the age of 65 who are admitted directly from home or via Acute Services for complex discharge planning.

Wards 2 and 3 are 21 and 20 bedded wards respectively and are Consultant led. Both can care for adults of any age with complex rehabilitation and discharge planning needs. As part of our Multi-disciplinary Team you will be responsible for the assessment of care needs, development of care plans and implementation and evaluation of these.

These posts are rotational and will involve shift work including nights and weekends to meet the needs of the service. Both wards can offer you the opportunity to work 12 hour shifts however core shifts are also available.

For informal enquiries please contact Senior Charge Nurse Barbara Skinner, Ward 1 on 01592 740257 or Amanda Simpson Ward 2 Glenrothes Hospital on 01592 740272 or Senior Charge Nurse Olivia Robertson, Ward 3 Glenrothes Hospital on 01592 740247.




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FOUR MONTH SECONDMENT OPPORTUNITIES FORREGISTERED AND NON-REGISTERED NURSES

ACUTE SERVICES DIVISION

Would you like the chance to work:

Constant Nights or Days Just Weekends or Weekdays Set Shifts Extra hours/Overtime outwith your own ward

An exciting opportunity has arisen for both registered and unregistered staff, in the first instance, within our newly refurbished ward 4 (previously pre assessment). This ward will be a 12 bedded (maximum) pre-discharge ward and we are looking to recruit staff to work in the ward for a four month period. We are prepared to be as flexible as possible with staff with a variety of hours and shift patterns considered. It is anticipated that ward 4 will open for a four month period from November 2018 to Feb/March 2019 and we would be keen to speak to you if you would like a chance to take us up on our offer. The ward will be staffed on a first come first served basis so get in quick if you have a desire / need to work a certain shift or shift pattern.

Ward 4 will operate with two registered nurses and two non-registered nurses on days and two registered nurses and non-registered nurse on nights. We want to have consistency in the ward and as such we will have a named SCN and CNM in post to support the staff and the smooth running of the ward.

Too good to be true?

For initial inquiries and a bit more detail please contact your Clinical Nurse Manager

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VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYEMERGENCY CARE DIRECTORATE – PLASTER ROOM ORTHOPAEDIC TECHNICIANREF NO: HH426/12/18JESALARY: £18,292 - £21,349/ £20,911 – £23,597 ANNEX 21BAND *3/4 – HOURS: 37.5(ARRANGEMENTS FOR PAY AND BANDING OF TRAINEES) BAND 4 – (FULL BANDING) *BAND 3 - (TRAINEE BANDING)

We are looking for a trainee plaster technician to join our Plaster Technician Team covering both the VHK and QMH sites. The Plaster Technicians provide cover 7 days per week to the VHK and 5 days per week at the QMH site. You must have effective communication and interpersonal skills and be willing to learn and develop new skills. The initial training would be delivered locally, but there would be an expectation for the successful candidate to complete an accredited Orthopaedic Plaster Room course. An active interest in working with the general public would be advantageous.

You must also be flexible to work a variety of shifts to meet the needs of the service. All applications will be considered on an individual basis.

*This post will be band 3 while in training, progressing to band 4 following successful completion of the accredited Orthopaedic course. Trainees are paid a percentage of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate which is dependent on the duration of the training period (see terms and conditions in job pack).

For informal enquiries please contact Karen Gillies, Senior Charge Nurse on 01592 643355 ext 28405 or Yvonne Grieve, Clinical Nurse Manager on ext 20099








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FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPEAST AND WEST DIVISIONSCOMMUNITY NURSING TEAMS CLINICAL SUPPORT WORKERSREF NO: WD479/12/18LBSALARY: £18,292 – £21,349 PRO RATABAND 3 – HOURS: 8 X 18.75, 1 X 22.5 AND 1 X 16

An opportunity has arisen for Community Support Workers to join the community nursing teams across Fife. You will contribute to the day to day work of the community nursing team’s providing supportive care to patients in their home setting carrying out clinical tasks under the delegation of the registered nurses. Community care is provided 7 days per week 24 hours a day. These posts will primarily deliver care in the in hours period but you may be required to cover other shift patterns depending on the needs of the service. You will also have administrative responsibilities to support the wider functions of the team. You will require to be be passionate about caring for others and have the ability to work on your own or as part of a team. You will require to having excellent organisational and communication skills and a flexible approach to working within the community setting. Previous experience working in a community health care setting would be advantageous but full induction and orientation will be provided. In addition a high level of IT skills will be required so previous experience with this is also desirable but not essential as you will be supported with training and induction.

We will support you with access to ongoing personal development training and mentorship and an orientation programme will be provided to support you transition to your new post.

An ability to travel independently is an essential requirement for the successful candidate.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dawn Thomson, District Nurse Team Leader on 01333 350449.








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NOTES OF INTEREST

COMMUNITY REHABILITATION MENTAL HEALTHSTRATHEDEN HOSPITAL COVERING NORTH EAST AND CENTRAL FIFE AREASHEALTH CARE SUPPORT WORKERREF NO: FW841/12/18JEPERMANENT, SALARY: £18,292 – £21,349BAND 3 - HOURS - 37.5COMMENCE - DECEMBER 2018


Expressions of interest are invited from Band 2/3 Health Care Support Workers who are motivated by this exciting challenge. The successful candidate will be innovative and creative, they must be forward thinking with a positive attitude to work within this evolving service. You will work closely with the Team Leader, Lead Nurse and multi-disciplinary team to develop services that are highly functioning, fit for purpose and provide an excellent standard of rehabilitation care.

The post holder under the supervision of registered staff will assist in implementing programmes of care and treatment to meet the needs of individual patients. Such interventions would be complex and diverse. They may include physical health promotion, self-care, every day living skills and meaningful occupation. The post holder must be flexible to work with this challenging patient group and be able to maintain good therapeutic relationships with patients, carers and other staff and agencies.

You should have an excellent knowledge of rehabilitation and mental health issues.

A note of interest out lining current knowledge, skills and experience in support of your application should be submitted by email to Tanya Lonergan, Lead Nurse, at [email protected]



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FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPQUEEN MARGARET HOSPITAL – WARD 5, 6 AND 7PALLIATIVE CARE AND INPATIENTS NURSING AUXILIARIESREF NO: WD480/12/18JESALARY: £17,110 – £19,470 PRO RATABAND 2 – HOURS: VARIOUS

The older people’s wards in Queen Margaret Hospital have an exciting opportunity to recruit band 2 nursing auxiliaries into their team. We are looking for forward thinking individuals who can demonstrate a real desire to work with older people in a community hospital setting.

We work as part of a large Multi Disciplinary Team providing care and rehabilitation for older people with complex medical and social needs. It is essential that you are enthusiastic, hard working and keen to learn and develop new skills.

There is a rotational shift pattern in operation consisting of day shift and night shift over 7 days per week. The wards currently work a 12.5 hour shift pattern. The posts cover West Division community hospital beds

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 enquiries please contact Kim MacPherson ward 5 on 01383 627005 or Fiona Reid ward 6 on 01383 627006








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SENIOR MANAGER

NHS FIFE HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPROTHESAY HOUSE, GLENROTHESPRIMARY CARE TRANSFORMATION MANAGERREF NO: HH409/12/18JESALARY: £48,989 – £60,563BAND 8B – HOURS 37.5

An exciting opportunity has arisen for suitably qualified and experienced individual to lead and manage a change and improvement programme in Fife’s Health and Social Care Partnership to develop and implement the Primary Care Improvement Plan for the new GMS Contract. The Associate Medical Director is seeking applications from individuals with experience managing and developing services who are passionate about improving outcomes for the people of Fife.

You will require experience at a senior level in health with a proven track record of managing community services and experience of services in general practice. You should be passionate about quality; person centered care and have a good understanding of the local community, resources and primary care.

You will report to the Associate Medical Director and be part of an integrated team. The post will provide the opportunity to ensure continued improvement in primary care services for Fife's residents.

For informal enquiries please contact Dr Seonaid McCallum, Divsional General Manager, Rothesay House 5th Floor North on 03451 555555 ext 450724







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NHS FIFE EMERGENCY CARE DIRECTORATEVICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYCLINICAL NURSE MANAGERREF NO: HH398/12/18JESALARY: £42,058 – £50,470BAND 8A – HOURS 37.5

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to become a Clinical Nurse Manager within NHS Fife Emergency Care Directorate. The Directorate covers a wide variety of clinical areas including Critical Care and the Emergency Department as well as Acute Medical Specialties. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced nurse who can demonstrate strong management and leadership skills looking to take the next step in their career progression.

The successful applicant will become part of a motivated team. As part of this team, you will be responsible for developing nursing teams, embedding required change in quality and patient safety. You will have a proven track record in leadership, a strong clinical background enabling teams to deliver high quality, safe and effective patient care.

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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE

VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDY EMERGENCY CARE DIRECTORATEDIRECTORATE TEAM SERVICE IMPROVEMENT COORDINATOR (UNSCHEDULED CARE) REF NO: HH414/12/18AC SALARY: £27,635 – £37,010 BAND 6 – HOURS: 37.5

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of Unscheduled Care Improvement Coordinator. The ideal candidate will be someone who possesses excellent communication skills and has a desire and passion to work with people. You must be passionate about patient care, delivering high standards, whilst ensuring that our patients have a good experience.

You will be educated to a degree level or have equivalent experience, have a proven record of accomplishment delivering change through project management techniques and have advanced skill and ability in the deployment of improvement methodology. The role will be required to test and introduce change techniques such as process and value stream mapping, PDSA cycles, statistical process control, capacity and demand analysis and queue theory.

You will lead a programme of improvement activity centred on unscheduled care, responsible for guiding the work of multiple simultaneous multi-disciplinary Improvement work streams particularly focused around patient pathways, across a broad range of health and social care topics. As well as engage senior managers, practitioners and clinicians across all specialties, in the identification, exploration, implementation and evaluation of new ways of working to deliver sustainable services for the future; operating across all areas of NHS Fife. The work will involve close liaison with other agencies including Fife Council, voluntary groups, the Scottish Ambulance Service and National organizations.

Work will be focused towards delivering changes that benefit patient care and support the organizational objectives, HEAT targets and other priorities of NHS Fife and the Health and Social Care Partnership.

For informal enquiries, please contact Ms Angie Shepherd, Service Manager on 01592 643355 ext 28034.



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FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPLYNEBANK HOSPITAL, DUNFERMLINE CHANGE AND IMPROVEMENT TEAM PROJECT SUPPORT OFFICER – URGENT CAREREF NO: WD477/12/18ACSALARY: £23,113 – £29,905BAND 5 – HOURS: 37.5


What is the focus?

Fife Health and Social Care Partnership has committed to progressing the recommendations from the national Independent Review of Primary Care Out of Hours Services to improve the model of urgent care in Fife and developing Community Health and Wellbeing Hubs to join up access to support and care.

This post will support the timely delivery of these important projects, working with our services to transform care within Fife.

What would you be doing?

Role responsibilities include coordination and support to the wide range of projects that will form part of these programmes. From maintaining programme planning information systems, progressing improvement projects with services using the Model for Improvement tools to supporting the implementation of change processes and procedures.

What should you bring?

- Experience of working in a complex organisation to support change and improvement

- Excellent communication skills- The ability to effectively engage with people in a range of situations- Adaptability, being able to concentrate and maintain continuity on a variety of

elements in the programme


For informal enquiries, please contact Roz Barclay on 03451 555555 ext 490183 / 01383 565371 or email: [email protected].

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

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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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FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPROTHESAY HOUSE, GLENROTHESPERSONAL ASSISTANTREF NO: WD478/12/18AC SALARY: £20,911 – £23,597 PRO RATA BAND 4 – HOURS: 22.5 WORKED OVER 3 DAYS

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a confident and organised individual to join the Primary Care Transformation Team based at Rothesay House, Glenrothes.

You will provide professional personal assistance to the Primary Care Improvement Programme Manager to plan, provide and manage the implementation of the Primary Care Improvement Plan and associated groups and meetings. You will also work with other Personal Assistants to provide support as required.

Skills and competencies associated with previous experience to a high level within a Personal Assistant or Secretarial post is essential. You will also provide a comprehensive administrative service at designated local and Fife wide meetings which will include minute taking. You will also be required to manage diaries; extract, collate and summarise data for written or statistical reports or returns.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to use your own initiative and work as part of a wider team are essential. The aptitude to work to strict deadlines, under pressure with minimal supervision is also required.

You should be education to HNC / HND level or have equivalent experience. Advanced knowledge of all Microsoft Office packages is essential. Experience gained within a health or social care setting would be desirable.

You will be required to travel throughout the Fife area regularly.

For informal enquiries, please contact Heather Fernie, Business Manager on 01592 226523 or Laura Carroll, Administration Services Manager on 01592 2264034.







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NORTH LABORATORY, VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDY CELLULAR PATHOLOGYMEDICAL SECRETARY REF NO: HH419/12/18AC SALARY: £20,911 – £23,597 PRO RATABAND 4 – HOURS: 22.5

An opportunity has arisen to provide secretarial and administrative support to the Department of Cellular Pathology.

The duties include the entry of patient data into the laboratory information management system, Audio typing of macroscopic and microscopic descriptions for Histopathology and Diagnostic Cytology reports, preparation of documentation for post mortem requests, typing of death certificates and other general office duties e.g. taking of minutes, dealing with telephone enquiries and filing etc.

Candidates are required to be flexible, have clerical / administration experience, be a competent audio typist with a working knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel and have an understanding of medical terminology. A HNC / SVQ 3 or equivalent and a level of English language competency and communication skills necessary to perform this role safely and effectively are required, as is the ability to perform under pressure.

For full details of the post see the accompanying job description.

For informal enquiries, please contact Derek Selbie, Service Manager on 01592 643355 ext 28488 / email: [email protected] or Caroline Low, Office Supervisor on 01592 643355 ext 28481 / email: [email protected].



Our email address is [email protected].



CLOSING DATE: 12 NOON ON 1ST JANUARY 2019

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FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPWHYTEMAN’S BRAE HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDY FIFE RHEUMATIC DISEASES UNITALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS – ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT REF NO: FW826/11/18AC SALARY: £18,292 – £21,349 PRO RATABAND 3 – HOURS: 35 (MONDAY – FRIDAY)

We are looking for an outgoing and organised individual to provide a comprehensive secretarial and clerical support to a variety of Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) within the Fife Rheumatic Diseases Unit (FRDU). This will include audio typing, organizing and maintaining AHP diaries and other administration duties as required for the post. You should be educated to Higher, SVQ level 3 or equivalent NHS experience. A secretarial qualification, previous secretarial or administrative experience in a relevant discipline along with a working knowledge of medical terminology would be advantageous. Excellent keyboard skills; a minimum typing speed of 45 words per minute; proficiency in audio typing / digital dictation; a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including spreadsheets are essential. You will possess excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational and time management skills. You should have the ability to work as a member of a team or on your own initiative with minimal supervision.

For informal enquiries, please contact Linda Smith, Administration Services Manager on 01592 729271.






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VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDY EMERGENCY CARE DIRECTORATE – SECRETARIAL SERVICES SUPPORT MEDICAL SECRETARY REF NO: HH413/12/18AC SALARY: £18,292 – £21,349 PRO RATABAND 3 – HOURS: 28 (MON-FRI)

We require a Support Medical Secretary to join our team, providing administrative and secretarial support to various specialties within the Emergency Care Directorate.

You should have proven secretarial and administrative experience and possess excellent organisational and problem solving skills. You should be a competent audio typist with a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of NHS waiting times is desirable; knowledge of medical terminology would be an advantage.

You are required to be flexible with the ability to work on your own but also to integrate with the wider team. A level of English language competency and communication skills necessary to perform this role safely and effectively is also required.

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






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VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDY WARD 54WARD CLERKREF NO: HH412/12/18AC SALARY: £17,110 – £19,470 BAND 2 – HOURS: 37.5

We require a ward clerk to join our team to provide a full administrative and clerical service to clinical and nursing staff within Ward 54, in order to support the provision of direct patient care and treatment of patients.

Up to date computer, keyboard skills, typing skills and working knowledge of Microsoft packages are essential. Computer work is the majority of the workload which includes Trackcare, emails, ordering stock.

Previous clerical / administration experience is desirable; within a hospital setting is advantageous.

Candidates must be able to lift and handle casenote folders and bend and stretch to retrieve file notes and to load / unload case note trolleys.

The applicant should have the ability to work as part of a team and also work independently. Be able to prioritise workload and have good organisation skills.

Excellent communication skills are vital. It is an expectation for the applicant to have a calm, approachable, professional manner; this is paramount when dealing with patients, relatives, nursing staff and clinical staff.

The applicant should display responsible and efficient telephone skills in order to rely any information to Nurse-in-Charge, team leaders, clinical staff and also have effective listening skills.

We are looking for a confident individual who is able to deal with the day to day workload in a busy, challenging ward environment.

For informal enquiries, please contact Mandy Fraser, Senior Charge Nurse Ward on 01592 643355 ext 29554.






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QUEEN MARGARET HOSPITAL, DUNFERMLINE LEGAL SERVICESCLERICAL OFFICERREF NO: HH416/12/18ACFIXED TERM UNTIL 31ST MARCH 2019SALARY: £17,110 – £19,470 PRO RATA BAND 2 – HOURS: 30

We are looking for an adaptable and committed person with good communication, administrative and copy typing skills to join our small, active team in Legal Services. Substantive duties include logging on the departmental database receipt of Court Orders and Specification of Documents, Procurator Fiscal and Solicitor requests for patient records and other evidence in civil and criminal legal proceedings, retrieval of relevant health records for the purpose of copying same and in the event of any query contacting requesting authority for clarification. Working experience in a legal or medical records environment would be of some advantage, but appropriate induction and training will be given in all aspects of the job.


For informal enquiries, please contact Jane Mercer, Legal Services Manager on 01383 627049.







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VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDY HEALTH RECORDS DEPARTMENTCLERICAL OFFICER REF NO: HH418/12/18AC SALARY: £17,110 – £19,470 BAND 2 – HOURS: 37.5 (MON-FRI)

We require a Clerical Officer in the Health Records Dept. Duties include locating, tracing and tidying casenotes in readiness for coding purposes. Preparing & scanning case notes into an electronic archive system, filing casenotes, dealing with Subject Access requests.

You should be educated to Standard Grade English or equivalent, possess up to date keyboard skills with previous clerical / administration experience necessary within a Health Records environment advantageous.

You must be able to demonstrate good organisational, communication and problem solving skills with a flexible approach to work and the ability to meet strict deadlines. Travel between Victoria and Queen Margaret may be necessary to ensure continuity of service.

Candidates must be able to lift and handle quantities of casenote folders, and to bend and stretch to retrieve and file case notes, and to load / unload and navigate case note trolleys.

For informal enquiries, please contact Kim Stewart, Health Records Manager on 01592 643355 ext 20881.







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ST ANDREWS COMMUNITY HOSPITALOUT-PATIENTS SERVICESHEALTH RECORDS CLERICAL OFFICER REF NO: HH421/12/18AC SALARY: £17,110 – £19,470 BAND 2 – HOURS: 37.5

We require a full-time Clerical Officer, to provide admin / clerical support for the Out-Patients Services, St Andrews Community Hospital Monday to Friday; 09.00 – 17.00.

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.

Hours will be worked to meet the needs of the service which may include shift and weekend work if this is required.

Candidates 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. Level of English language competency and communication skills necessary to perform this role safely and effectively is required.

For informal enquiries, please contact Sharon Younger, Health Records Manager, Out-Patient Services on 01592 643355 ext 20332.







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QUEEN MARGARET HOSPITAL, DUNFERMLINE OUT-PATIENTS SERVICESHEALTH RECORDS CLERICAL OFFICER REF NO: HH422/12/18AC SALARY: £17,110 – £19,470 PRO RATABAND 2 – HOURS: 20

We require a part-time Clerical Officer, to provide admin / clerical support for the Out-Patients Services, Queen Margaret Hospital. Monday to Friday; 13.00 – 17.00.

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.

Hours will be worked to meet the needs of the service which may include shift and weekend work if this is required.

Candidates 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. Level of English language competency and communication skills necessary to perform this role safely and effectively is required.

For informal enquiries, please contact Sharon Younger, Health Records Manager, Out-Patient Services on 01592 643355 ext 20332.







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ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS

FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPGLENROTHES HOSPITALINTERMEDIATE CARE TEAMOCCUPATIONAL THERAPY TEAM LEADREF NO: ED440/12/18AC SALARY: £32,974 – £43,471BAND 7 – HOURS: 37.5

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Intermediate Care Team as part of our Integrated Assessment and Support Service (ICASS).

The Intermediate Care Service provides rehabilitation and reablement to the adult population within the locality. This will be delivered to service users as in-patients, out-patients or within their own home.

You will be required to have a degree in Occupational Therapy and be registered with the HPC.

The Team Lead role involves staff management, so experience of managing people would be essential.

Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team you will be expected to provide assessment and treatment for a mixed caseload of mainly older people with complex needs. Experience working with older people would be essential.

You should have excellent organisational and management skills and be able to work independently as well as within the team.

Evidence of service development and clinical governance would be welcomed.

Evidence of continued professional development would be essential.

There may be occasions where you will be required to work in one of the other community hospital sites within the Division.

Working hours flexibly over 7 days is part of developments and current Public Holiday working is in operation (accept Christmas Day and New Years Day).

Our service offers regular supervision, PDP and supports training opportunities.The ability to travel throughout the area is essential.

For informal enquiries, please contact Lorna Mackenzie, Intermediate Care Manager on 01334 651252 or email: [email protected].


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WOMEN, CHILDREN AND CLINICAL SERVICESVICTORIA HOSPITALSPECIALIST PHYSIOTHERAPIST – INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT TEAMREF NO: HH408/12/18APSALARY: £27,635 – £37,010 BAND 6 – HOURS: 37.5 (5 DAYS OVER 7)

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Physiotherapist with developed inpatient clinical skills to join our Integrated Assessment Team within the front door areas (Admissions Units and ED). This interdisciplinary team includes Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapist, Nurse Practitioners and Frailty Practitioners. You must be flexible, and will be expected to fully participate in the teams seven day working rota, including a 12.5 hr shift pattern.

You must be able to demonstrate a keen interest in fast paced assessments and clinical decision making within the range of areas covered by the general medical specialty, including elderly medicine; most specifically around the frailty agenda. You must have significant previous inpatient experience preferably at Band 6 level. It is essential that you enjoy working as part of a cohesive team. You will be expected to possess or will develop acute medical management skills.

You will be expected to deputise for the Team Lead in their absence therefore experience of staff supervision/management would be beneficial. There will be an expectation to participate in clinical audit, quality improvement, in-service training, and evidence based practice. There will also be an expectation to undertake the clinical supervision and appraisals of more junior staff as well as lead the supervision and development of undergraduate/pre-reg students. Car sharing is available from Edinburgh and Dunfermline.

For informal enquiries please contact Louise Kellichan, Team Lead Physiotherapist on 01592 643355 ext 21491.





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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QUEEN MARGARET HOSPITAL, DUNFERMLINERADIOLOGY DEPARTMENT RADIOGRAPHERREF NO: HH410/12/18AC SALARY: £23,113 – £29,905BAND 5 – HOURS: 37.5

A Radiographer is required to join our imaging team in Fife. You will have the opportunity to gain a wide experience in all aspects of plain film radiography working on acute and non acute sites. This post will be based at Queen Margaret Hospital Dunfermline with rotation to Victoria Hospital Kirkcaldy where you will be a member of the Out of Hours rota.

Both sites are equipped with Fuji and Carestream Digital general rooms and Carestream National PACS.

Depending on experience there is the potential to gain experience in CT.

The department supports role extension and actively encourages CPD with protected study time.

Participation in “Public holiday” and “Out of hours” rotas is a requirement of this post.

For informal enquiries, please contact Lesley Henderson, Superintendent Radiographer on 01383 623623 ext 23303.








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FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPCAMERON HOSPITAL, WINDYGATESICASS, INTERMEDIATE CARE TEAMOCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTREF NO: ED438/12/18AC SALARY: £23,113 – £29,905BAND 5 – HOURS: 37.5

An opportunity has arisen for a clinician to join our established and continually developing rehabilitation service to older people.

You will have responsibility for management of a caseload with complex care needs including frailty and dementia. This will require sound clinical reasoning, communication and organisation skills. You will contribute to a range of local and service initiatives primarily with in patients but with a view to forging stronger links and more integrated working practices with community resources and mental health services. You will be responsible for the clinical supervision of support staff through time and will be expected to assist in training of staff.

There may be occasions where you will be required to work in one of the other community hospital sites within the East Division.

Future evening and weekend work will be part of the ongoing developments.Our service offers regular supervision, PDP and supports training opportunities.The ability to travel throughout the area is essential.

For informal enquiries, please contact Pamela Duffy, Team Lead Occupational Therapist on 01592 226734 or email: [email protected].








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FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPST ANDREWS COMMUNITY HOSPITALICASS, INTERMEDIATE CARE TEAMOCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST REF NO: ED439/12/18AC SALARY: £23,113 – £29,905BAND 5 – HOURS: 37.5

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Intermediate Care Team as part of Fife Integrated Assessment and Support Service (ICASS).

The Intermediate Care Service will provide rehabilitation and reablement to the adult population within the locality. This will be delivered to service users as in-patients, out-patients or within their own home.

You will be required to have a degree in Occupational Therapy and be registered with the HCPC. Experience working with older people would be essential.

Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team you will be expected to provide assessment and treatment for a mixed caseload of mainly older people.

You should have excellent organisational 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 East Division.

Public Holiday working is in operation, apart from Christmas Day and New Years Day.

Working flexibly over 7 days may be required as part of future developments.

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

The ability to travel throughout the area is essential.

For informal enquiries, please contact Elizabeth Wright, Occupational Therapy Team Lead on 01334 465756 or email: [email protected].



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WOMEN, CHILDREN AND CLINICAL SERVICESVICTORIA HOSPITALASSISTANT PHYSIOTHERAPY PRACTITIONERFIXED TERM FOR 9 MONTHS REF NO: HH420/12/18APSALARY: £20,911 - £23,597 PRO RATABAND 4 - HOURS: 35.75 (SUNDAY TO THURSDAY)

We are looking for a suitable applicant to assist in the delivery of hospital inpatient Physiotherapy. The caseload is predominantly to patients who have undergone orthopaedic surgery whether that is from trauma or from a planned operation such as a knee or hip replacement. There will also be a medical component to the caseload. An SVQ Level III in health sciences or equivalent is required together with and clinical competence and skills that include assessment and treatment of patients.

You must be able to demonstrate an understanding of common pathologies in an elderly population and of common inpatient orthopaedic conditions with particular reference to fracture management, A good working knowledge of appropriate daily living aids and appliances e.g. walking aids, bathing accessories is also essential. Basic IT knowledge is required – e.g. word processing and use of internet. The ability to work as part of a team is integral to the post.

The department is committed to a regular programme of In-service training, continuous professional development, appraisal and personal development.


For informal enquiries please contact Karen Gray, Physiotherapy Manager on 01592 643355 ext 21646.




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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VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDY RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENT RADIOGRAPHY ASSISTANTREF NO: HH424/12/18ACSALARY: £17,110 – £19,470 BAND 2 – HOURS: 37.5


We are seeking a patient centred professional to join our friendly Radiography team. As a band 2 Radiography assistant you will be required to undertake a variety of support duties in the clinical environments, working alongside the multidisciplinary team in Radiology. You will work within CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Maternity and General departments on a rotational basis.

Experience within a Radiology Department and knowledge of the Radiology Information System is desirable although not essential as training will be given.

Participation in the out of hours shift rota including overnight, evening and weekend working and participation in the Public Holiday rota is a requirement of this post.

There is also a requirement on occasion to support Radiology Services at Queen Margaret Hospital and North East Fife Hospitals.


For informal enquiries, please contact Gail Taylor, Superintendent Radiographer on 01592 643355 ext 28333.



You can also request an application pack by email quoting the job reference number. Our email address is [email protected].




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OTHER THERAPEUTIC

FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPFIFE WIDE DIVISIONSTRATHEDEN HOSPITAL ADULT LEARNING DISABILITIES PSYCHOLOGY PRINCIPAL CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTREF NO: FW840/12/18LBSALARY: £42,058 – £60,563 PRO RATABAND 8B – HOURS: 22.5

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

You will provide specialist clinical assessment, treatment and consultancy within the learning disabilities service. You will also have significant input to teaching and training initiatives and to supervision of other staff working with clients in a range of settings.

Patients may be seen in clinic, hospital or domiciliary settings across North East Fife. You will have expertise in delivering effective psychological interventions with the client group as well as experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams and contributing to the learning disability service.

You will also take an active part in the Area Psychology Service, seeking opportunities for research, professional development and contributing to that of others. The post is based at our psychology base at Stratheden Hospital, Cupar. Please note that some of the work will be carried out throughout Fife.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Audrey Espie, Head of LD Psychology, Consultant Clinical Psychologist on 01383 565210 or [email protected]





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FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPFIFE WIDE DIVISIONLYNEBANK HOSPITAL CHILD LEARNING DISABILITIES PSYCHOLOGY PRINCIPAL CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTREF NO: FW839/12/18LBSALARY: £42,058 – £60,563 PRO RATABAND 8B – HOURS: 22.5

The Fife Area-Wide Psychology Service is a large (105wte) well-provided service including 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 provide specialist clinical assessment, treatment and consultancy within the child learning disabilities service. You will also have significant input to teaching and training initiatives and to supervision of other staff working with clients in a range of settings.

Patients may be seen in clinic, hospital or domiciliary settings across Fife. You will have expertise in delivering effective psychological interventions with the client group as well as experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams and contributing to the learning disability service.

You will also take an active part in the Area Psychology Service, seeking opportunities for research, professional development and contributing to that of others. The post is based at our psychology base at our psychology base at Lynebank Hospital, Dunfermline. Please note that some of the work will be carried out throughout Fife.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Audrey Espie, Head of LD Psychology, Consultant Clinical Psychologist on 01383 565210 or [email protected]








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HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIP PHARMACY SERVICESFIFE WIDE – CURRENT VACANCIES IN NORTH EAST FIFE/ LEVEN / KIRKCALDY/ SOUTH WEST FIFE/ WEST FIFE VILLAGES SENIOR/ GENERAL PRACTICE CLINICAL PHARMACIST REF NO: PH18/09/18LBSALARY: £32,974 - £43,471 OR £42,058 - £50,470 PRO RATABANDING: BAND 7/8A (DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE)HOURS: FULL-TIME (37.5 HOURS PER WEEK), PART-TIME (MINIMUM OF 0.6 WTE), FIXED TERM (UP TO 21 MONTHS)AND SESSIONAL/ BANK POSTS (TOTAL NUMBER OF POSTS APPROX. 4WTE )

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.

NHS Fife has a great opportunity for experienced pharmacists with a background in hospital, primary care or community pharmacy to be part of an expanding multidisciplinary team to deliver a clinical, patient facing role within GP practices across Fife. We have a number of current vacancies in different areas of Fife which are all within close travelling distance of Dundee, Perth, Forth Valley, Edinburgh and the Lothians.

With the current national development of the GP clinical pharmacist role, these posts will support GP Practices to deliver the Pharmacotherapy service which includes medicines reconciliation, discharge letters, acute and repeat prescription requests, undertaking face to face polypharmacy reviews in care homes, patients’ own homes or in a homely setting. The attached job descriptions are under review to reflect this changing role. These posts would suit pharmacists with experience of hospital, primary care or community pharmacy with limited clinical experience (Band 7) and pharmacists with considerable clinical experience, who have supervised or trained other staff (Band 8a) and who wish to develop their leadership skills.

For either post, you will have a Masters degree in Pharmacy or equivalent and be on the practising register of the General Pharmaceutical Council.

For the band 7 post, it is essential that you are willing to complete both the diploma and independent prescribing qualification within an agreed timescale, as well undertaking clinical assessment skills and consultations skills training.

For the band 8a post, it is essential that you have either: a relevant post-graduate qualification in clinical pharmacy/ prescribing sciences or be an independent prescriber. You will be expected to have completed both the diploma and

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independent prescribing qualification within an agreed timescale, as well undertaking clinical assessment skills and consultations skills training.

You should have a sound clinical knowledge, good IT skills and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You should ideally have previous experience of working within primary care.

You should have the ability to travel to different locations across Fife, although it is likely that you will work in either East (anywhere east of Kirkcaldy) or West Fife. Provisional Interview Date: Thursday 7th February

For an informal discussion, please contact Fiona Forrest/ Jenny Blythe Lead/ Deputy Lead pharmacist, West Division 01383-565211 or Sally Tyson/ Fiona Eastop, Lead/ Deputy Lead Pharmacist, East Division on 01592 643355 ext 22073.







CLOSING DATE: 12 NOON ON 22ND JANUARY 2019

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FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPPHARMACY SERVICESWHYTEMANS BRAE HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYCLINICAL PHARMACIST – RHEUMATOLOGYREF NO: PH23/10/18LBSALARY: £32,974 – £43,471BAND 7 – HOURS: 37.5

We are seeking to recruit a pharmacist to work alongside the senior pharmacist for Rheumatology to provide a specialist clinical pharmacy service to patients under the care of Fife Rheumatic Diseases Unit. You will support the senior pharmacist in developing the pharmacy service to rheumatology, to ensure the clinical and cost effective use of biologic and other DMARDs in this patient population. There will be an opportunity for sessional working with the acute sector at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy. There may also be an opportunity to developing a clinical pharmacy service to the Osteoporosis service with NHS Fife.

The aim of the Pharmacy Service is to deliver the highest standards of safe, effective, patient-centred pharmaceutical care across NHS Fife.

Fife Rheumatic Diseases Unit operates as a highly integrated Multidisciplinary team (MDT) with pharmacy playing a key role in the care of patients attending our outpatient service.

You will be expected to provide support and deputise for senior pharmacists and undertake supervision of less experienced pharmacists, technicians and students. Excellent communication, organisational and time management skills are key attributes required to successfully deliver this role.

You will have a Masters degree in Pharmacy or equivalent and be on the practicing register of the General Pharmaceutical Council. You will have demonstrable clinical pharmacy experience and will have completed the Scottish Hospital Vocational Training scheme, RPS foundation framework or be able to demonstrate that you have equivalent experience. You will have a Clinical Pharmacy Diploma or MSc, or will complete with agreed timescale. You will be an independent prescribing qualification or will complete with agreed timescale.

Please direct any informal enquiries to: Stephanie Hart, Senior Pharmacist, Rheumatology. Please contact via admin assistant Lorraine McQuade on 01592 648193.



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NHS FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIP - EAST DIVISIONCONSULTANT IN REHABILITATION MEDICINESIR GEORGE SHARP UNIT, CAMERON HOSPITAL, WINDYGATES, FIFEREF NO: REF NO: ED420/11/18

This post is part of an established Neurorehabilitation Service in the historic Kingdom of Fife. We seek someone to continue to help develop and take a lead role in the provision of services.

You will be joining the present consultant to Fife Rehabilitation Service which provides assessment and rehabilitation to adults with disability due to a neurological cause on an inpatient, outpatient and community basis. The unit is CARF accredited (www.carf.org) and offers an exciting opportunity to join a highly motivated and skilled team of clinicians who provide integrated neurorehabilitation healthcare to Fife’s mixed urban and rural population as part of community focused services.

You must be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of the anticipated award of CCT or CESR (CP) at the time of interview for the post.

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

Informal enquiries are welcome to Dr Lance Sloan, Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine on 01592 226812 or email [email protected] or Karen Nolan, Hospital Services Manager on 01592 740189 or email [email protected]

To obtain a job pack and application form please email [email protected] quoting reference number ED420/11/18. Completed application forms should be returned in Word format to this email address.

Interview Date: Wednesday 9th January 2019 (AM)

CLOSING DATE: 19TH DECEMBER 2018

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

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CONSULTANT IN GENERAL ADULT PSYCHIATRY – 2 POSTSQUEEN MARGARET HOSPITAL, DUNFERMLINE40 HOURS/10 PAS REF NO: FW505/11/17

These Consultant posts are based in West Fife and provide a comprehensive General Adult Psychiatry Service within one of the two community mental health teams on the Queen Margaret Hospital site alongside an additional consultant psychiatrist, a specialty grade doctor and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

The service provides inpatient and community input to a designated sector with inpatient beds on Ward 2, Queen Margaret Hospital. 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.

You will be supported by Junior Medical Staff from the South East Scotland rotational training scheme or General Practitioner Specialist Training Scheme and will be expected to take an active part in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. All Junior Medical Staff Posts in Fife are fully accredited by the colleges. Consultants are encouraged to take part in service developments.

You should be a fully registered Medical Practitioner and must process MRCPsych or equivalent qualification and the appropriate CCST (or be eligible for such inclusion within 6 months of the interview date).

NHS Fife has a number of Family Friendly Policies. Models of compressed weeks are available if desired.

Fife is an area of considerable scenic, historical and cultural interest. The central location means that you are within easy travelling distance of the glorious Scottish countryside and Edinburgh is only 9 miles from Dunfermline with good rail and airport links in close proximity. The Region has a wide range of sporting and leisure activities, including sailing, hill walking, fishing and golf. There is a choice of quality housing in rural or urban settings and excellent education facilities

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 643355 ext 23964Dr Steve Birrell, Consultant Psychiatrist on 01592 643355 ext 24198

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

Email [email protected] to obtain a job pack and application form quoting reference number FW. 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.

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CONSULTANT IN GENERAL ADULT PSYCHIATRY KIRKCALDY (BASED AT WHYTEMAN’S BRAE HOSPITAL)40 HOURSREF NO: FW422/07/17

This Consultant post is based in Central Fife and provides a comprehensive General Adult Psychiatry service in the Kirkcaldy area working within an established CMHT alongside two additional consultant psychiatrists and team members.

The post covers inpatient beds in Ravenscraig Ward, Whyteman’s Brae Hospital, Kirkcaldy and community responsibilities to specific general practices within the sector. 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.

You will be supported by junior medical staff from the South East Scotland rotational training scheme or General Practitioner Specialist Training scheme and specialty grade doctor time, and will be expected to take an active part in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. All junior medical staff posts in Fife are fully accredited by the training schemes. Consultants are actively encouraged to participate in service development.

You should be a fully registered medical practitioner and must possess MRCPsych or equivalent qualification and the appropriate CCST (or be eligible for such inclusion within 6 months of the interview date). NHS Fife has a number of family friendly policies and models of compressed working weeks are in operation.

Fife is an area of considerable scenic, historical and cultural interest. The central location means that you are within easy travelling distance of the glorious Scottish countryside and Edinburgh is only 20 miles from Kirkcaldy. The region has a wide range of sporting and leisure activities, including sailing, hill walking, fishing and golf. There is a choice of quality housing in rural or urban settings and excellent education facilities.

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

Email [email protected] to obtain a job pack and application form quoting reference number FW. 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.

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NHS FIFECONSULTANT ANAESTHETISTSREF NO: HH370/11/18

Applications are welcome for the above permanent full-time posts based at the Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy.

We are looking to appoint consultant Anaesthetists with a general interest to complement a department of 33 permanent staff in a busy District General Hospital. The posts will attract 2 SPA’s 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 at a stand alone unit in Dunfermline. A subspecialty interest will be encouraged. Specialist interests in obstetrics, HDU, regional anaesthesia, colorectal, day case anaesthesia and pre assessment could be accommodated.

The successful candidate will have FRCA or equivalent and be on the Specialist Register or within six months of a Certificate of Completion of Training at the time of interview.

NHS Fife has an active postgraduate medical centre with fully stocked libraries and a comprehensive teaching programme with close links to Dundee, Edinburgh and St Andrews Medical Schools. Personal development is encouraged, as we are keen for individuals to pursue and develop special interests.

For informal discussions contact Dr Ross Simmons, Clinical Lead Anaesthetics on 01592 643355 Ext 23625

An application pack can be obtained by emailing [email protected]

Please quote reference: HH370/11/18


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ENTHUSIASTIC GP TEACHERS SOUGHT AS ‘SCOTGEM GENERALIST CLINICAL MENTORS’

SCOTLAND; APPOINTMENTS IN FIFE (5) AND DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY (3)

ASSOCIATE ADVISER SCALE £85,129 - £95,181 (PRO-RATA 4 ACADEMIC SESSIONS) WITH CLINICAL SALARY DEPENDENT ON INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES CONTRACTUAL APPOINTMENT TO EITHER NHS PARTNER BOARD OR AS ACADEMIC WITH UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS

COMMENCING FROM APRIL 2019 SIX PAS - 4 ACADEMIC PLUS TWO GP CLINICAL SESSIONS PER WEEK (ADDITIONAL CLINICAL WORK BY ARRANGEMENT)

REF NO: HH429/12/18

We are seeking experienced GP’s who can provide credible clinical mentorship, ideally with an interest in medical education to work with ScotGEM. ScotGEM is an innovative postgraduate entry medical programme, employing a case based approach to learning. It is a 4-year course that has been commissioned by the Scottish Government with a specific remit to widen access to medicine and promote generalist careers in under-served, especially rural areas. The universities of St. Andrews and Dundee are leading this development in conjunction with the University of Highlands and Islands, NHS Boards in Fife, Dumfries & Galloway, Highland and Tayside. Fifty-five students commenced in September 2018 and we are now recruiting students and staff for 2019-20.

As a Year 2 Generalist Clinical Mentor you will have primary responsibility for a small student group (5-7 students) both in your host GP practice and at a regional clinical teaching facility. In addition, you will facilitate your group during student-led “agents of change” projects and teach your students during a bespoke “patient journey / emergency care” block for six weeks at the end of second year. An extensive staff development programme is included in the induction period.

You will be a self-motivated, practicing GP, working in or willing to work at least two GP clinical sessions in an approved ScotGEM host GP practice; either in an existing role or as a salaried GP. In your application (if you are already a GP within the area) please include details of how you would incorporate the GCM teaching days with your current clinical commitments. Please include this information in the section “Statement in Support of Application”.

Timeline: Interviews for Fife based GCMs at the School of Medicine, University of St Andrews - TBC Interviews for Dumfries & Galloway GCMs at Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary Thursday 31st January 2019.

Enquiries to Dr. Robert Scully, Lead GCM, ScotGEM [email protected] Tel 01334 463543 For application pack please contact Stephen Morris and return by email to [email protected]. Please note completed application should be returned in Word format.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS FRIDAY 18TH JANUARY


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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

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 Dr Drew Smart, Clinical Director, 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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LINBURN ROAD HEALTH CENTRE, DUNFERMLINE GENERAL PRACTITIONER (EMPLOYED BY NHS FIFE)SESSIONS AVAILABLE FOR A FIXED TERM OF UP TO ONE YEARREF NO: WD270/07/17HOURS: COVER REQUIRED 8AM – 6PM (WITH OTHER DOCTORS)

FULL, PART-TIME OR JOB-SHARE APPLICATIONS WELCOME

An exciting opportunity has arisen for General Medical Practitioners to work with the Linburn Road Medical Practice for approximately one year. We have sessions available and will consider applications on a full time, part-time or job-share basis. This is an NHS Fife post and Hospital Medical and Dental Staff and Doctors and Dentists in Public Health Medicine and the Community Health Service Terms and Conditions (Scotland) will apply, which include NHS Crown Indemnity cover, paid study and annual leave. There are also opportunities to work additional sessions by mutual agreement.

The practice is 9 years old with a current list size of 8700 patients with an equivalent of 4.8 full-time GPs, a comprehensive nursing team with varied skill mix and an efficient and supportive administrative team.

Linburn Road Medical Practice is a section 2c salaried practice. The Practice uses EMIS and Docman IT systems. Our building is modern, fit for purpose and well equipped. District Nurses and Health Visitors work on site, along with a range of other visiting health care professionals. We have few house calls and we do not participate in OOH or extended hours. The practice is an easy commute from Lothian, Forth Valley and Perth.

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.

We welcome informal enquiries to Sharon Duncan, Practice Manager on 01383 733490. Informal visits can be arranged and/or to provide clarity on Terms and Conditions available.

If you wish to apply for this post please email [email protected] and you will be provided with the job pack and an application form for completion. 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.


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FIFE HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIP, COMMUNITY SERVICESCOMMUNITY REHABILITATION TEAMSTRATHEDEN HOSPITAL, CUPARSPECIALTY DOCTOR IN REHABILITATION PSYCHIATRYPERMANENT FULL-TIMEREF NO: FW800/10/18

We are seeking to appoint a Specialty Doctor to join the newly developing Community Rehabilitation Team.

The Community Rehabilitation Team based at Stratheden Hospital in Cupar works with patients being discharged from Inpatient Psychiatric Rehabilitation to Central and North East Fife. It provides input during discharge planning and transition to community as well as follows patients up after discharge and works with the third sector providers until patients transfer to General Adult Psychiatry when appropriate. The team, led by a team leader and consultant psychiatrist consists of medical and nursing staff, occupational therapists, psychologists and support workers. It links with social work and third sector agencies. This new enhanced community provision for Psychiatric Rehabilitation patients will help with further shift of treatment delivery from hospital inpatient facilities to the community in line with NHS Fife Strategy.

We are looking for an enthusiastic person with a positive attitude towards their own professional development and the ability to work independently, as well as a part of a team. We offer a friendly environment where you would be supported to achieve your professional and personal goals. You will be supported to achieve your PDP goals and pursue special interest, research or teaching activities. We support flexible working arrangements if required.

Fife is an area of considerable historic interest and enjoys areas of outstanding natural beauty. A wide range of sporting and cultural facilities are available locally with easy access to the main urban and recreational areas of central Scotland. There are excellent rail and motorway transport links to the major UK networks and Edinburgh Airport provides easy access to extensive domestic and international flights.

Informal enquiries should be directed to:Dr Edyta Berent, Consultant Psychiatrist: 01334 696362Lesley Tweedie, Clinical Services Manager: 01383 565266


The salary and terms and conditions of appointment are in accordance with Terms and Conditions of Service for Specialty Doctors (2008).

Email [email protected] to obtain a job pack and application form quoting reference number FW800/10/18. 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: 21ST DECEMBER 2018


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SPECIALTY DOCTOR IN OPHTHALMOLOGYMAIN BASE – QUEEN MARGARET HOSPITAL, DUNFERMLINEFULL TIME (40 HOURS PER WEEK), MONDAY TO FRIDAYREF NO: HH406/12/18

NHS Fife wishes to appoint a specialty doctor in ophthalmology to join our high quality ophthalmology service. The successful applicant will work with the team of 9 consultants supported by specialist trainees and allied health professionals. The successful applicant will mainly provide support in glaucoma, medical retina and laser clinics so skills in these areas are desirable, but other interests will be considered. There will be opportunities for cataract surgery if appropriate. The consultant body is highly supportive of a candidate who wishes to pursue accreditation to consultant level by portfolio through the 'CESR' route. The team have successful experience of this process.

There is no on call commitment.


An application pack can be obtained by emailing [email protected] and applications should be emailed to this address.

Prospective applicants wishing to visit the Department or who would like further information should contact: Dr Peter Wilson Consultant Ophthalmologist Queen Margaret Hospital Dunfermline Fife Tel: 01383 623623 Ext 23116 E-mail: [email protected]

Please quote reference: HH406/12/18

CLOSING DATE IS 18TH JANUARY 2019


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NHS FIFECLINICAL FELLOWS IN ACUTE MEDICINE / MEDICINE FOR THE ELDERLYGRADE: FIXED TERM SPECIALTY REGISTRAR, (BANDING SUPPLEMENT 2B)SALARY: £32,157 – £42,544VICTORIA HOSPITAL/COMMUNITY HOSPITALS AND HOSPITAL AT HOME

FULL TIME: 40 HOURS PER WEEKREF NO: HH754/02/18

We are currently recruiting Clinical Fellows to join us in delivering high quality medicine to the adult population of Fife, working as part of the existing Acute Medical, Medicine for the Elderly teams.

The posts will rotate through Acute assessment wards and Community Wards and Hospital at Home. The option of on-call on the acute medical rota in the Acute Medical Unit is possible (nights, weekends and long days at GPST/ CT1 level) with flexibility to allow acting up at Medical Registrar level for trainees with appropriate prior experience. For further information see job pack.

It is anticipated that applicants may wish to rotate through two or all of the above posts over 12 months (can be discussed on a case by case basis).

Opportunity and time for delivering teaching and quality improvement is provided, and previous Fellows have achieved national publications/presentations and teaching qualifications /award nominations in these areas during their time with us.

These posts provide the ideal opportunity to gain more experience and hone your CV in a broad range of areas, with previous Fellows successfully being appointed directly into competitive CMT, GPST and ST3 training programmes as a result.

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.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Sean McAulay ([email protected]) Consultant Geriatrician or Dr Kerri Baker, Clinical Lead for Acute Medicine ([email protected]). Visits to meet us and our current Clinical Fellows are welcome!

Job packs and application forms can be obtained from [email protected] and completed applications should be returned to [email protected]


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NHS FIFE – ACUTE SERVICESLOCUM APPOINTMENT FOR SERVICE (LAS) GPST/CMT LEVELGENERAL AND ACUTE MEDICINEVICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDY40 HOURS PER WEEK REF NO: HH432/12/18

An opportunity has arisen to join our team as a LAS GPST or CMT level doctor. You will assist in delivering high quality medicine to the adult population of Fife; working as part of the existing Acute Medical and Specialty Medical teams. The post will be based within the Acute Medical unit and the Acute Geriatric assessment wards, with the option of working within other specialty wards. There is a full commitment to the acute medical rota (nights, weekends and long days at least FY2 level or CMT).

Although this post does not have educational approval from the Postgraduate Dean and will not be recognised for training the successful applicant will be provided with the same educational opportunities as the trainees in the department with clinical supervision and support towards on-going appraisal.

The post will be based at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy and is available from 6 th

February 2019 until 6th August 2019

Applicants must hold Full Registration with the GMC.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Ewan Tevendale, Consultant Medicine for the Elderly on 01592 643355 ext 21992 or Dr Nicola Chapman 01592 643355 ext 25055 To obtain an application form please email [email protected] quoting reference number HH432/12/18

If you do not hold permanent residential status in the UK or an EU passport you should be eligible to apply under the current immigration process for this post. It is your responsibility to ensure your eligibility and entitlement to work in the UK, in line with UK Border Agency/Immigration rules and regulations. This post may be eligible for Tier 2 sponsorship if no suitable UK or EEA National is identified for the post. NHS Fife cannot guarantee that a certificate of sponsorship could be obtained, if required for appointment to this post.



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NHS FIFE LOCUM APPOINTMENT FOR SERVICE GPST OR LOCUM SPECIALTY REGISTRAR ST1EMERGENCY MEDICINE VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYREF NO: HH433/12/18

We are looking to welcome a LAS GPST or Locum Specialty Registrar ST1 to join an enthusiastic, motivated and supportive Emergency Department team from 6 th

February 2019 until 6th August 2019. You will work in the Emergency Department at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy, which opened in 2012. The department has an annual attendance of 65000.

The department includes an 8 bay resuscitation area, a 9 bay majors area, a 6 bay minors area and 2 paediatric consulting rooms. There is a dedicated Procedures room and a 6 bedded Emergency Medicine Observation Unit which admits primarily toxicology and head injury patients. There is access to electronic pathology and radiology ordering. Departmental guidelines, protocols and rotas are on the departmental intranet web pages. We perform well in key areas such as sepsis, stroke thrombolysis and compliance with the 4 hour target.

The Emergency Department has 24 hour senior doctor presence, (13 Consultant Emergency physicians 11.35 WTE) with current shop floor consultant presence daily from 0800 to 2300. We have 4 GPwSI who deliver regular sessions in evenings and at weekends. There are daily ENP sessions to help with the minors flow.

There is a co-located GP OOH service in the evenings and at weekends, allowing redirection of appropriate patients. A formal redirection policy is in operation.

There is a 24 hour ENP-led Minor Injuries Unit Located at Queen Margaret Hospital in Dunfermline which is clinically supported by the senior doctors in the Emergency Department.

GPST (LAS) or Locum Specialty Registrar ST1 IN EMERGENCY MEDICINE

SUMMARY OF POST

Job title GPST (LAS) or Locum Specialty Registrar ST1 IN EMERGENCY MEDICINE

Responsible to Emergency Medicine ConsultantsGrade Specialty RegistrarDirectorate Emergency Care DirectorateSalary LAS payscale plus 1A banding supplement

This LAS/Locum is to fill a rotational GPST training post vacancy. The post will support the provision of high quality patient care within the Emergency Department. It is aimed at post Foundation Year trainees who may wish to broaden their clinical experience and receive excellent training in the assessment and management of the undifferentiated patient and for the postholder to develop their portfolio.

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This post is for 6 months (though 5 months will also be considered). You will work as an additional member of the junior tier (5 other GPST and 6 FY2), (maximum 48 hours per week), with shop floor teaching focusing on prioritisation of workload, formulation of investigation and management plans.

You will be allocated a consultant educational supervisor to support your clinical and professional development.

Consideration will also be given to suitable candidates who may wish to finish this post in July rather than August.

Enquires to Dr Andrew Kinnon, Clinical Lead for Emergency Medicine, 01592 643355 ext. 29782, email: [email protected] or Dr Julie Thomson Consultant in EM ext 20162, email: [email protected] are welcomed and encouraged.

An application form can be requested from and returned in word format to [email protected] quoting ref: HH433/12/18



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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 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

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https://intranet.fife.scot.nhs.uk/subjects/index.cfm?fuseaction=subject.display&objectid=8DF0907C-9548-FB3C-61E563F4B963517D


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 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.

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BAND 7 AHP OPERATIONAL LEAD – NHS 24

NHS 24 is looking for a temporary, part-time Band 7 Operational AHP lead to support the national Musculoskeletal Advice & Triage service (MATs). This role would be a joint role, via secondment, with a host territorial board. This role would initially be up to end March 2019. The role will be based in NHS 24, Caledonia House, Cardonald, Glasgow.

The role will be line managed by Head of Clinical Services with external support also be provided by the National Lead, MSK Programme.

The role will run up to end March 2019.

Outline role profile:

Experience of operational leadership at a senior level

Be the AHP lead for the MATs service – providing professional link into AHP networks

Attend MSK Expert Panel meetings representing NHS 24, along with Service Manager

Attend MSK Partner meetings, along with Service Manager and Team Manager

Undertake investigations and respond to clinical complaints/comments and feedback

Provide professional leadership to the frontline Physiotherapists within NHS 24, undertaking appropriate quality assurance reviews and providing professional clinical leadership in conjunction with their clinical line manager.

Be key part of ongoing service improvement activity, specifically focussing on the role of the Physiotherapist within the MATs service and links with partner services

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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.

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

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INVERKEITHING MEDICAL GROUP – FIFESALARIED GP 6 TO 9 SESSIONS PER WEEK (PARTNERSHIP ALSO CONSIDERED)SALARY £10,250 PER SESSION + DEFENCE MEMBERSHIP + ONE CPD SESSION P.W. PRO RATA

We are looking to recruit a Salaried GP 6 to 9 sessions per week. We are willing to discuss flexible sessions/days.

You will be joining a highly motivated and enthusiastic group of GPs. We benefit from being a large practice with a team of 9 GP partners and 1 salaried GP. We employ unscheduled care practitioners, chronic disease nurses, a practice pharmacist and a mental health nurse to help with some of the work traditionally done by GPs. The practice has an excellent administrative set-up and is highly organised and efficient, and this is one of the benefits of working with us. 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 local area when out and about on house calls.

Our main surgery at Inverkeithing is situated just across the Forth Road Bridge and is approximately 20 minutes commute from central Edinburgh and within easy reach from Perth/Stirling.

We achieved consistently high QOF points, Quality Practice Award and have recently worked through productive general practice to ensure the practice runs as efficiently as possible.

If you are interested, or perhaps even just contemplating a change of practice, come and visit and we can tell you more about how the practice runs.

Please email application letter and CV to Practice Manager at [email protected]

Informal visits/further queries: Email [email protected]

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PART – TIME PRACTICE NURSE 18 HOURS – WEDNESDAY TO FRIDAY.

Millhill Surgery is a 5 GP Partner Practice based in Dunfermline with a patient list of around 9K. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated experienced Practice Nurse to work alongside our highly skilled nursing team. This team consists of 2 Practice Nurses, 2 HCAs, 1 Phlebotomist and 2 UCPs. We work with EMIS and DOCMAN software and full training will be given if required. We would welcome applications from candidates who have experience in Chronis Disease Management including Diabetes, Asthma and COPD. Other essential skills include Cytology, Contraception as well as general nursing duties such as injections and dressings.As this post is the result of existing staff reducing their hours, the start date is flexible

If you are interested in joining our friendly team, please apply to Susane Hogarth, the Practice Manager, with your CV and a covering letter with details of your current post, salary and notice period.

PLEASE DO NOT USE THE NHS ON LINE APPLICATION FORM. Please Email your application to [email protected]

CLOSING DATE 31ST DECEMBER 2018

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ADVANCED NURSE PRACTITIONER

Rothes Medical Practice, in Glenrothes, Fife is seeking an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to compliment their medical team. Our Practice list is approximately 8800 and is based at Pitteuchar Health Centre which is a modern purpose built premises within easy access of the A92.

We are seeking a highly motivated nurse to work alongside our General Practitioners and existing Nursing Team. The applicant should possess the skills to work autonomously and have the ability to provide same day appointments for our patients in order to manage the demand for acute illness. Applicants should have previous work experience enabling competent history taking, physical examination, problem solving and clinical decision making with the experience to make professional autonomous decisions. We require the applicant to have an Advanced Practice Masters qualification and be a registered non-medical prescriber.

The position is ideally full time but we are a family friendly Practice and would aim to be as flexible as possible within our surgery rota. The salary will be dependent on experience and comparable with Agenda for Change banding.

Informal enquiries and visits to the Practice are very welcome and can be arranged by contacting Susan Davidson, Practice Manager, [email protected] or 01592 771177.

Please submit your CV and covering letter to Susan Davidson, Practice Manager, Rothes Medical Practice, Pitteuchar Health Centre, Glenrothes. KY7 4RH

CLOSING DATE: 31ST DECEMBER 2018

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KINGHORN MEDICAL PRACTICEROSSLAND PLACE

KINGHORNFIFE KY3 9RT

TEL: 01592 891402 FAX: 01592 890456DR J M YULE AND DR L PHILLIPS

ATTRACTIVE GP PARTNERSHIP OR SALARIED OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for a part-time partner (or Salaried GP) to replace one of our three GPs. Job share would be considered and all enquiries are welcome.

We are a well thought of practice based in a Health Centre in the lovely coastal town of Kinghorn in Fife overlooking the stunning Firth of Forth and on the main rail line between Edinburgh and Dundee (station next door). We are a skilled, friendly and mutually supportive team looking to welcome a new colleague who values their work/life balance and who can join us in maintaining our family medicine approach and provide good continuity of care.

The Practice:

We are the sole practice working from an NHS owned and maintained Health Centre

List Size 3320 (1665 per whole time equivalent GP) Superb nursing and admin support teams Exceptional, experienced Practice Manager who is delegated the

management of IT, Staff, NHS Contracts, Finance, etc EMIS clinical system Previously high QOF results High Patient Satisfaction Survey Results

Your Role:

4 - 7 Sessions per week (flexible with number of sessions) Own Consulting Room Working alongside two other 6 session partners Special Interests Encouraged eg., Minor Surgery, Sexual Health

Benefits:

7 weeks leave Indemnity fees paid No Buy-In

Next Steps: If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please e-mail your latest CV to [email protected]. You can also talk to us about this opportunity on 01592 891402. CLOSING DATE: 31 JAN 2019

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