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VACANCY BULLETIN27th March 2018

NHS Fife Recruitment TeamWoodland Suite, Level 1

Whyteman’s Brae HospitalWhyteman’s Brae

KirkcaldyKY1 2ND

Tel: 01592 648131

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

www.jobs.scot.nhs.ukOR

Email the recruitment team quoting the appropriate reference number

[email protected]

If you require additional support, please contact the NHS Fife Recruitment Team at the address above or telephone

01592 648131

We are committed to equal opportunities and operate a total no smoking policy and Guaranteed Job Interview Scheme for

People with Disabilities

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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....................................................................................4ADVANCED NURSE PRACTITIONER...........................................................................4HEALTH VISITOR TEAM LEADER................................................................................6CHARGE NURSE (2 POSTS)........................................................................................7HEALTH VISITOR POSTS.............................................................................................8HEALTH PROTECTION NURSE..................................................................................10NEONATAL NURSE/ MIDWIFE...................................................................................11PRIMARY CARE NURSE – RESPIRATORY (ASTHMA & COPD)..............................12SPECIALIST PALLIATIVE CARE NURSE...................................................................14STAFF NURSES..........................................................................................................15STAFF NURSE.............................................................................................................16HOSPITAL AT HOME STAFF NURSE.........................................................................17COMMUNITY STAFF NURSE......................................................................................19STAFF NURSES..........................................................................................................20STAFF NURSE.............................................................................................................21STAFF NURSE / OPERATING DEPARTMENT PRACTITIONER...............................22PAEDIATRIC STAFF NURSE......................................................................................23STAFF NURSE.............................................................................................................24STAFF NURSES..........................................................................................................25ACTIVITY CO-ORDINATOR.........................................................................................27NURSING AUXILIARY..................................................................................................28SPECIALIST COMMUNITY PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING...........................................29HEALTH VISITING/SCHOOL NURSING PROGRAMME.............................................29

SENIOR MANAGERS.....................................................................................31LOCAL PROJECT LEAD..............................................................................................31

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES.......................................................................33SEXUAL HEALTH AND BBV INFORMATION ANALYST............................................33SENIOR SWITCHBOARD OPERATOR.......................................................................34SECRETARY SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY NURSING............................................35HEALTH RECORDS CLERICAL OFFICER.................................................................36CLERICAL OFFICER....................................................................................................37RECEPTIONIST / CLERICAL OFFICER......................................................................39

ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS.................................................................40LEAD ADVANCED PHYSIOTHERAPY PRACTITIONER............................................40TEAM LEAD................................................................................................................. 42CASE MANAGER.........................................................................................................42CASE PRACTITIONER................................................................................................42SPECIALIST PODIATRIST...........................................................................................44OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST....................................................................................45EXPERIENCED SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPIST..........................................47PHYSIOTHERAPIST....................................................................................................48OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST....................................................................................50OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST....................................................................................52

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GENERAL ROTATIONAL PHYSIOTHERAPIST..........................................................54OTHER THERAPEUTIC.................................................................................55

PRINCIPAL CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST....................................................................55PHARMACIST- WITH EMERGENCY DUTY COMMITMENT......................................57LEAD CLINICAL PHARMACY TECHNICIAN...............................................................59SENIOR PHARMACY TECHNICIAN............................................................................61PHARMACY TECHNICIANS........................................................................................63

PERSONAL & SOCIAL CARE.......................................................................64HEALTH PROMOTION OFFICER – WORKPLACE TEAM..........................................64BREAST FEEDING SUPPORT WORKER...................................................................66

SUPPORT SERVICES....................................................................................68DOMESTIC ASSISTANT..............................................................................................68DOMESTIC ASSISTANT..............................................................................................69DOMESTIC ASSISTANT..............................................................................................70DOMESTIC ASSISTANT..............................................................................................71

MEDICAL & DENTAL.....................................................................................72LOCUM CONSULTANTS IN GENERAL AND UPPER GI SURGERY (2 POSTS)......................................................................................................................................72CONSULTANT OTOLARYNGOLOGIST (GENERAL WITH COMPLIMENTARY INTEREST)...................................................................................................................73LOCUM CONSULTANT ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEON............................74CONSULTANT VASCULAR SURGEON AVAILABLE FROM 1ST AUGUST 2018..............................................................................................................................75LOCUM SPECIALITY DOCTOR – BREAST SURGERY..............................................76

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES..............................................................................77NEWLY QUALIFIED PRACTITIONER SUPPORT PROGRAMME 2018.....................77VACANCY FOR A SALARIED GP OR PARTNER.......................................................78GP – 6 SESSIONS.......................................................................................................79PART TIME MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST/SECRETARY...............................................81

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NURSING/MIDWIFERY

VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYPLANNED CARE DIRECTORATE – SURGICAL WARDSADVANCED NURSE PRACTITIONERREF NO: HH790/02/18EBL SALARY: £32,013 - £42,205BAND 7 – HOURS: 37.5

We are seeking an experienced nurse who will embrace the challenge of this dynamic and exciting role. You will be an expert clinical practitioner responsible for providing advanced clinical assessment of the surgical patient; enhancing care and improving patient flow in conjunction with national standards.

You will work as part of a team of two Advanced Nurse Practitioners and be responsible for performing clinical assessment of deteriorating patients and apply clinical expertise to diagnose and initiate appropriate investigations and treatment. You will work collaboratively with the designated ward teams as well as the on-call team as well as others to deliver safe, effective, person centred care.

You will work across professional and organisational boundaries in partnership with others including acute and primary care nursing and medical staff, allied health professionals and senior management teams. You should possess the leadership skills to prioritise demanding workloads and be responsive in a challenging clinical environment.You should be able to demonstrate an ongoing and self-motivated commitment to continued professional development.

You must possess an Advanced Clinical Examination qualification and preferably the Non Medical Prescribing course – or evidence of working towards this.

You must be in possession of a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Practice. Possession of a Masters qualification or a willingness to work towards is desirable; however, the ability to demonstrate Masters level thinking is essential. You will be required to rotate into the surgical admissions ward as required to meet the demands of the service.

Enquiries to Andy Murray, Clinical Nurse Manager, [email protected] 01592 643355 Ext 28956

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

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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.

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 3RD APRIL 2018

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FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPFIFE WIDE DIVISIONKIRKCALDY AREAHEALTH VISITOR TEAM LEADER REF NO: FW613/03/18LBSALARY: £32,013 - £42,205BAND 7 - HOURS: 37.5

• Are you a registered Health Visitor looking for a new challenge?• Do you want to be part of leading developments in Health Visiting during a time in

which there are many exciting developments being taken forward such as implementation of the Universal Health Visiting Pathway in Scotland?

• Do you want the opportunity to develop managerial experience whilst retaining your clinical skills?

If you answered “yes” to these questions then you may be interested in this exciting development opportunity.

We currently have a vacancy for a Health Visitor Team Leader within the Kirkcaldy area. Retaining a clinical case load you will work with individuals, families and the community as a whole within a variety of settings to provide a Health Visiting Service. In addition you will have operational management responsibilities for the Health Visiting team for that area. You will also have responsibilities for supporting the development of Health Visiting across the area.

Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills are essential for this post. You will also be required to demonstrate proven leadership skills and be proactive, creative and innovative in your approach. You will be joining a supportive team who are committed to supporting the development of Health Visiting.

If you would like to discuss this post informally then Judith Gemmell, Lead Nurse would be delighted to hear from you on 01383 565101.


NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. All applicants are required to confirm their right to work in the UK in their application. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK), European Community (EC) or European Economic Area National please state the visa category under which you are legally entitled to work in the UK on your application form and the expiry date of your leave to remain in the UK.





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VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYEMERGENCY CARE DIRECTORATE – WARD 15CHARGE NURSE (2 POSTS)REF NO: HH832/03/18JESALARY: £26,830 – £35,933BAND 6 - HOURS: 37.5

An exciting and challenging secondment opportunity has arisen at Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy for two registered nurses who are keen to enhance and develop their senior management skills and leadership qualities to support the Senior Charge Nurse within ward 15.

The post holder will be expected to support the SCN to deliver safe and effective care that enhances the patient experience and contributes to the delivery of the organisation's objectives. The post holder must have significant post registration experience within an acute clinical setting.

This post is full time, 37.5 hour per week predominantly worked over 5 weekdays with occasional weekend working to cover the duty charge nurse rota.

For informal enquiries contact Esther Pow, Clinical Nurse Manager on 01592 643355 ext 20083 or e-mail [email protected] A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.






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Ward 15 is a very busy ward and you are required to work well under pressure and remain calm. You will be required to take charge of the ward in the absence of the Senior Charge Nurse carrying out clinical, leadership and management duties. The Charge Nurse needs to be clinically experienced but also have the knowledge and ability to support the SCN in the management of the ward including staff management. The candidate should have a commitment to acute medicine of the elderly, patient centred care and supporting effective team working. They must demonstrate understanding of the complexities of caring for frail individuals with acute and chronic episodes of delirium whilst planning care and treatment for acute medical conditions.





FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPNHS FIFE HEALTH VISITING VACANCIESHEALTH VISITOR POSTSREF NO: FW323/02/17LBSALARY: £26,830 - £35,933 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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CAMERON HOUSE, CAMERON BRIDGE, LEVEN DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTHHEALTH PROTECTION NURSEREF NO: HH838/03/18EBLSALARY: £26,830 - £35,933BAND 6 – HOURS: 37.5

We are seeking a Health Protection Nurse to work within the Health Protection Team. You will be based in the Department of Public Health at Cameron House and work closely with Health Protection Nurse Specialists and Consultants in Public Health Medicine.

You must be on the General Nursing Register, have a relevant first level degree and be able to demonstrate evidence of post-registration qualifications and further professional development. You must be willing to undergo further training to advance your skills and knowledge.

You must have significant post-registration experience. Community experience, and practical experience in the field of Public Health Nursing/Infection Control is desirable, experience in communicable disease and TB control would be advantageous.

You must have good analytical, judgemental, communication and computer skills. Being able to travel efficiently throughout Fife, and work autonomously and in a team are essential. You should be innovative.

Informal enquiries to Lynn Burnett, Senior Health Protection Nurse Specialist Tel: 01592 226519.







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CLOSING DATE: 12 NOON ON 3RD APRIL 2018VICTORIA HOSPITAL KIRKCALDYPLANNED CARE DIRECTORATEWOMEN AND CHILDREN’S HEALTH -– SPECIAL CARE BABY UNIT NEONATAL NURSE/ MIDWIFEREF NO: HH492/09/17EBLSALARY: £26,830 - £35,933 PRO RATA BAND 6 - HOURS: 34.5

A vacancy has arisen in the Special Care Baby Unit Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy for a Band 6 Neonatal Nurse/ Midwife

We are a Level 3 Neonatal Unit, consisting of 4 ITU, 2 High Dependency and 14 Special Care cots.

At present we have 5 qualified Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners in post.

We are a forward thinking unit looking for an individual to join our team

You must possess excellent communication skills, and be able to work within the team as well as on your own initiative.

You will be expected to deliver a high standard of care and use a holistic approach to family centred care.

An up to date knowledge of evidence based practice and a commitment to the delivery of clinically effective care within neonates is essential.

You will have a recognised neonatal qualification and experience working within a neonatal unit

For informal enquiries please contact Senior Charge Nurse Lynn Kuz or Junior Charge Nurse Amanda Stewart on 01592 729192/ ext 29192.







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FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPWEST DIVISIONLOCHGELLY HEALTH CENTRE, BENARTY MEDICAL PRACTICE & CARDENDEN HEALTH CENTRE PRIMARY CARE NURSE – RESPIRATORY (ASTHMA & COPD)REF NO: WD378/03/18LBFIXED TERM FOR 6 MONTHSSALARY: £26,830 - £35,933 PRO RATABAND 6 - HOURS: 24.5

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Primary Care Nurse within Fife Health and Social Care West Division who has specialist knowledge in Asthma and COPD management for both adult and paediatric patients. The post provides a respiratory service to patients registered with 6 GP Practices in the Lochgelly, Benarty and Cardenden locality.

You will be responsible for the facilitation and delivery of evidence based care to this patient group, in partnership with the GP Practices. Care will be offered in both clinic and home settings within this area of Fife.

It would be expected that you will have relevant experience in this specialty and enhanced qualifications to support their application. In addition you shall have excellent communication skills as well as excellent time management skills. Further to this it is a requirement that you must have a valid NMC registration.

Community experience is not essential as an induction to the area will be given. Non-medical prescribing is desirable but not essential to the post.

Travel within the area is essential.

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

For informal enquiries please contact Darren Karrim, District Nurse Team Leader, Kelty Health Centre on 01383 830203 or Lead Nurse, Rhona Robb on 01383 565323.



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CLOSING DATE: 12 NOON ON 10TH APRIL 2018

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FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPWEST DIVISION – COMMUNITYSPECIALIST PALLIATIVE CARE NURSEREF NO: WD320/11/17EBLSALARY: £26,830 - £35,933 PRO RATABAND 6 - HOURS: 15

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced palliative care nurse to join our specialist community team. You should be a registered nurse with excellent communication skills and extensive experience in palliative care. You should have evidence of ongoing CPD, a recognised palliative care qualification would be expected community working and non medical prescribing qualification beneficial. You should have the flexibility to work on a rota basis over 7 days (Mon- Sun) You will be responsible for providing holistic assessment and the ongoing care planning of needs to enable patients live well within their communities.This post involves travelling throughout Fife and therefore the ability to travel is essential.

For informal enquiries please contact Team Leader Theresa Keicher 01592 648004.







CLOSING DATE: 12 NOON ON 10 APRIL 2018

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VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYEMERGENCY CARE DIRECTORATE MEDICINE OF THE ELDERLY (WARD 12 DYNAMIC DISCHARGE PLANNING)STAFF NURSESREF NO: HH830/03/18JESALARY: £22,440 - £29,034 PRO RATABAND 5 - HOURS: VARIOUS

We are currently recruiting nurses to Ward 12 in Victoria Hospital. We are looking for nurses who wish to develop skills in Medicine of the Elderly and discharge planning, as well as nurses who are experienced in this specialty. With the increasing number of frail older people in the population, there is a need for a multi-disciplinary approach to discharge planning to ensure safe and effective discharge for our patients, as well as preventing re-admission. The experience available to you in Ward 12 will enable you to develop a range of skills which will be transferrable to many care settings and other inpatient specialties. This post offers the opportunity to nurse patients with complex medical and social needs, and to gain experience in managing daily dynamic discharge on a busy, friendly ward which can be challenging but highly rewarding.

There are a variety of permanent and temporary, full time and part time positions available, including opportunity to second into a medicine of the elderly ward with complex health and social care needs.

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. Candidates should have a real interest in Medicine of the Elderly nursing.

We are looking for good team players with excellent written and oral communication.

For informal enquiries please contact Senior Charge Nurse Carole Arnott on 01592 643355 ext 20158 or Charge Nurse Dale Simpson on 01592 643355 ext 21886.







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VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYEMERGENCY CARE DIRECTORATE - INTENSIVE CARE UNITSTAFF NURSEREF NO: HH834/03/18SALARY: £22,440 - £29,034 PRO RATABAND 5 - HOURS: VARIOUS

Applicants for this position should have recent, acute ward or critical care experience. A genuine interest in critical care is essential and experience within critical care would be an advantage although a comprehensive orientation will be given.

This post will be based within ICU Victoria Hospital Kirkcaldy however flexibility is essential as the successful applicant will be required to work in SHDU and MHDU if required.

The shift pattern is 12.5hrs and requires day / night rotation and weekend work.

ICU Victoria hospital admits 430 patients a year who require organ support; this support frequently includes Renal support.

For informal enquiries please contact Duncan Ford Senior Charge Nurse ICU on 01592 643355 ext 20880 or e-mail [email protected]








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FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPEAST DIVISIONADAMSON HOSPITAL, CUPAR HOSPITAL AT HOME STAFF NURSEREF NO: ED336/03/18LB FIXED TERM FOR 6 MONTHSSALARY: £22,440 – £29,034BAND 5 - HOURS: 37.5

ICASS (Integrated Community Assessment & Support Service) has the overall aim of improving the quality of care and outcomes for older people with the intention of allowing them to remain independent within their own homes or communities.

Part of this service is the Hospital at Home Team and an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse to join our team on a temporary basis for 6 monthsYou should have excellent communication, clinical skills to include canulation etc and organisational skills. You should be able demonstrate a flexible approach to working in the community with an interest in caring for patients in their own homes. Lone working as well as part of the team is a feature of this service. You should have experience of working in at least 2 different specialties and have experience of the extended clinical skills required.

Although you will be based in Cupar, there is the need for flexibility and willingness to work across the three Hospital at Home teams, within NHS Fife, to meet the needs of the service.

This post involves flexibility to work over a 7 day period. There is the potential to work on-call in the future within this role.

An orientation programme will be available to support you in this role.

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

For informal enquiries, please contact Carol Galloway, Team Leader H@H, Cupar on 01334 651309 or e-mail [email protected]



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FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPWEST DIVISIONCOWDENBEATH MEDICAL PRACTICE COMMUNITY STAFF NURSE REF NO: WD375/03/18LBSALARY: £22,440 - £29,034BAND 5 – HOURS: 37.5 OVER 5 DAYS & PARTICIPATION IN A WEEKEND ROTA

An opportunity has arisen for a full time registered nurse to work with the District Nursing team based at Cowdenbeath Medical Practice. As part of the team a core part of your role will be to support the nursing care provided to the residents of Lindsay House in Lumphinnans.

You will be a 1st level registered nurse (adult nursing) with an interest in District Nursing. You will also have excellent communication skills and a flexible approach to working within the community setting. You will deliver a high standard of person-centred, non-discriminatory care to patients in a community setting. You will support the work of the District Nursing team within Cowdenbeath and will be assigned work covering the wider Cowdenbeath Locality areas as service delivery and staffing levels dictate.

Previous Community experience is desirable, but not essential as full induction to the post will be given. If appropriate you will be expected to undertake the NHS Flying Start programme.

Travel within this post is essential and an orientation programme will be available to support you in this role.

For informal enquiries, please contact Darren Karrim, District Nurse Team Leader, Kelty Health Centre on 01383 830203 or Lucy Sinclair, District Charge Nurse on 01383 511011.







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FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPST ANDREWS COMMUNITY HOSPITALWARD 1STAFF NURSESREF NO: ED324/01/18JESALARY: £22,440 – £29,034 PRO RATABAND 5 – HOURS: 30

Ward 1 St Andrews Community Hospital is a 22 bedded unit.

An opportunity has arisen for a staff nurses to join our multi-disciplinary team, to deliver high quality, patient centred care. We are looking for individuals with good communication skills and an enthusiasm to maintain a high standard of patient care.

You will support the Senior Charge Nurse and Charge Nurse in providing excellent care to the patients

This post is rotational

For informal enquiries please contact Helen Caithness, Senior Charge Nurse on 01334 465933








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VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYEMERGENCY CARE DIRECTORATE – RENAL – WARD 22STAFF NURSEREF NO: HH228/05/17JESALARY: £22,440 - £29,034 PRO RATABAND 5 – HOURS: 23

An opportunity has arisen for individuals to join the Renal Team within NHS Fife in delivering high quality care to a wide variety of patients. These posts are based within the renal service at Victoria Hospital.

We are seeking an individual who is keen to learn and develop new skills.Renal experience is not essential as training and opportunities for personal development will be provided.

These posts are rotational throughout all areas of renal nursing. You will be required to rotate to both inpatient and outpatient areas, to work a variety of shift patterns and across both sites.

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

For informal enquiries please contact Senior Charge Nurse Kirsten Steele on 01592 729922.







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VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYPLANNED CARE DIRECTORATE - THEATRE RECOVERY (FIFE WIDE)STAFF NURSE / OPERATING DEPARTMENT PRACTITIONERREF NO: HH847/03/18EBLSALARY: £22,440 - £29,034 PR RATABAND 5 - HOURS: VARIOUS

A post has arisen for a Staff Nurse in Theatre Recovery Area (Fife Wide).

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

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

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

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

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

Enquires to Senior Charge Nurse Emery 01383 623623 ext 29108.

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.





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VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYPLANNED CARE DIRECTORATE - CHILDREN’S UNITPAEDIATRIC STAFF NURSEREF NO: HH745/01/18EBLFIXED TERM FOR 9-12 MONTHSSALARY: £22,440 - £29,034 PRO RATABAND 5 - HOURS: VARIOUS TO COVER MATERNITY LEAVE

An opportunity has arisen within the Children’s Unit for a band 5 staff nurses to join our dynamic team. The Children’s Unit consists of inpatient medical/surgical ward with 26 beds, a 3 bedded High Dependency Unit, GP assessment area and an adjoining Paediatric Ambulatory Care Unit.

You should possess excellent communication skills, be proactive, flexible and able to work autonomously and part of the bigger team. An awareness of the Paediatric Patient Safety Programme would be advantageous and a willingness to extend the role to meet the needs of the service.

We offer a robust education programme for all staff and expect staff to maintain professional development to acceptable level. We will offer a 2 week orientation programme for the successful candidate working within each of the area’s which will be a supernummery period. We encourage all newly qualified staff to complete Flying Start and allocated time will be given for this.


For informal enquiries please contact Sharon Lappin, Senior Charge Nurse, 01592 643355 ext 29047








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FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPCAMERON HOSPITALLETHAM WARDSTAFF NURSEREF NO: ED328/01/18JESALARY: £22,440 – £29,034 BAND 5 – HOURS: 37.5

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 forwarding thinking 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 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.

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








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FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPCOMMUNITY HOSPITAL BALGONIE AND BALCURVIE WARD STAFF NURSESREF NO: ED278/08/17JESALARY: £22,440 - £29,034 PRO RATABAND 5 - HOURS: VARIOUSPERMANENT AND FIXED TERM POSITIONS

Balgonie and Balcurvie Wards form the Recovery and Adaptation Unit within Cameron Hospital which provides rehabilitation and complex discharge planning for adults and the older person.

We are looking to recruit registered nursing staff committed to delivering person centred care as a valued member of the multi disciplinary team.

We are dedicated to supporting and developing our nursing workforce. Community hospitals offer many exciting opportunities to enhance your nursing career including older adult’s rehabilitation, palliative care, older peoples care and end of life care.

You must have effective communication and interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate a commitment to deliver excellent patient care at all times. An active interest in working within community inpatient services and the ability to rise to the challenge of working within an evolving care environment is essential. We will prove a supportive working environment with opportunities for professional development such as additional training to support you in your role.

CAMERON HOSPITAL

Balcurvie and Balgonie wards have a range of full time and part time posts. A 12 hour shift pattern is expected but flexibility can be discussed.

You will be expected to be flexible and be willing to work evenings and weekends. We are happy to consider applications covering full time or part-time hours.

*Please note: All interview letters are now being sent by e-mail. Please ensure you include the correct e-mail address on your application and check your e-mail regularly including your spam folder.

For informal enquiries please contact Senior Charge Nurse George Cameron on 01592-226825, or Senior Charge Nurse Sharron Johnstone on 01592-226717.


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

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to work in the UK in their application. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK), European Community (EC) or European Economic Area National please state the visa category under which you are legally entitled to work in the UK on your application form and the expiry date of your leave to remain in the UK.






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FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPCAMERON HOSPITAL – LETHAM WARDACTIVITY CO-ORDINATORREF NO: ED342/03/18JE FIXED TERMSALARY: £16,532 - £18,903 PRO RATA BAND 2 – HOURS: 24.75

An exciting opportunity is now available for A forward thinking individual. As part of a multidisciplinary team you will help deliver and encourage patients to participate in therapeutic activities. You must have good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to plan and prioritise workloads in this busy stroke rehabilitation unit. You must be a team player who can be flexible with all shift patterns to meet the needs of the service. Having IT skills is also valuable with knowledge of infection control precautions and health and safety would also be positive attributes.


For informal enquiries please contact Senior Charge Nurse Shirley Ward on 01592 226824.








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VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYPLANNED CARE DIRECTORATE - MATERNITY UNITNURSING AUXILIARYREF NO: HH845/03/18EBLSALARY: £16,532 - £18,903 PRO RATABAND 2 - HOURS: VARIOUS – RANGING FROM 20 TO 37.5

The Victoria Maternity is a new purpose built unit, with approximately 3500 births per year.We are in a position to offer permanent contracts of varying hours for nursing auxiliaries to work within the maternity care settings. These care settings include maternity delivery suites, community midwifery and antenatal clinics. You will work very closely with pregnant and postnatal women, their babies and families, with midwifery and medical staff and must, therefore, have excellent communication and organisational skills. IT skills are also preferred. Extended skills such as measuring observations and taking blood would be an advantage, but training can be provided. The ability to travel would also be advantageous but not essential.There may be the potential with further education and training to become a band 4, maternity care assistant.

For informal enquiries please contact Liz McMurchie, Senior Charge Midwife, Consultant Led Unit on 01592 729983.








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SPECIALIST COMMUNITY PUBLIC HEALTH NURSINGHEALTH VISITING/SCHOOL NURSING PROGRAMME

EDUCATION PROGRAMME COMMENCING September 2018

What is the programme?

Being a health visitor or a school nurse offers an excellent opportunity to make a valuable contribution to supporting the health and wellbeing of children and young people. NHS Fife are offering sponsored places on the Postgraduate Diploma Person Centred Practice (Health Visiting / School Nursing) commencing September 2018. Successful completion of this programme will enable you to register on the specialist part of the NMC register which is essential to being a health visitor or a school nurse.

Applications are invited from nurses/midwives who wish to be considered to undertake this programme on a full-time basis only. To be considered, you must meet the QMU academic requirements well as the professional entry requirements for the programme. Applicants will have an understanding of the role and an enthusiasm to develop their careers within this speciality. How Can I find Out More? Informal enquiries can be directed to Debbie Wilson, Lead Nurse on 01383 565205 (35205) In addition if you would like to find out more about health visiting / school nursing training and a future career in this field then please come along to an information session on Thursday, 12 th April 2018, at 11am, in Conference Room 3, Lynebank Hospital, Dunfermline.

This will be a great opportunity meet with practice teachers within NHS Fife and the programme lead from Queen Margaret University. Whether you are considering applying this year or in the future then we would be delighted to meet with you and will be happy to give you more information and answer any questions you may have. Please notify [email protected] if you wish to book at place to attend this session. How Do I Apply? To apply for the Postgraduate Diploma Person Centred Practice, applicants must complete two application forms: Queen Margaret University online application form

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https://u.qmu.ac.uk/live/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app_crs



If you need to contact QMU once you have made your application please do so as follows:- E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 0131 474 0000

NHS Fife Application Form – available on request from [email protected]

The completed NHS Fife application form should be sent, along with a copy of the QMU application form to Debbie Wilson, Lead Nurse, Ward 12, Lynebank Hospital by 18th May 2018.

Please note that applicants must obtain support for their application from their Line Manager. Debbie WilsonLead NurseWard12, Lynebank Hospital Telephone: 01383 565205 (35205)E-mail: [email protected]

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SENIOR MANAGERS

FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPFIFE WIDE – MENTAL HEALTH SINGLE GATE WAYLOCAL PROJECT LEADREF NO: FW623/03/18AC SECONDMENT FOR 2 YEARS SALARY: £40,833 – £49,000 BAND 8A – HOURS: 37.5

NHS FIFE INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

Fife Health and Social Care Partnership are looking to recruit Local (Fife) Project Lead to establish and pilot the development of a new employability support service team. The service will work alongside the existing WHSS, HWL, DWP and HDDG services.

The team will consist of:

- Local (Fife) Project Lead- Team Lead (Mental Health Occupational Therapist) - Case Managers (Occupational Health Nurse & Occupational Therapist) - Case practitioners (Occupational Health Nurse & Occupational Therapist)

You will be expected to be HCPC or NMC registered with the required VR / employability post registration experience and training e.g NIDMAR.

This new team will be supported by a well informed and supportive structure to ensure that the Scottish Government Health, Disability and Employment (Early Interventions) Project plan to improve employment outcomes for disabled people and people with health conditions in Scotland are implemented. This new service will target individuals recovering from a full spectrum of disabilities but will have a focus on mental health and those individuals who are:

- at risk of falling out of work due to (mainly acquired) health conditions / disability; or

- recently unemployed / economically inactive due to (mainly acquired) health conditions / disability.

Professional supervision, PDP and management will be provided within existing professional structures.

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

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skilled/qualified substantive employee, we will then consider all other internal applications prior to an external advertisement.


INTERVIEW DATE: 3RD APRIL 2018

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Norma Clark, AHP Clinical Services Manager on 01334 696228.



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



CLOSING DATE: 28TH MARCH 2018

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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPWHYTEMAN’S BRAE HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDY SEXUAL HEALTH SERVICESEXUAL HEALTH AND BBV INFORMATION ANALYSTREF NO: FW610/02/18AC SALARY: £22,440 – £29,034 PRO RATA BAND 5 – HOURS: 21 (WORKED MONDAY – FRIDAY)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Sexual Health Fife .and help to develop our use of data and information to develop and deliver services which meet the needs of the people of Fife.

We are looking for a confident and organised individual with a passion for working with data systems and producing high quality analysis. You should have good interpersonal and communication skills to enable you to provide system administration and support services to NHS Fife Sexual Health Service. This will involve training and supporting administrative and clinical staff in the use of all IT systems by the service across Fife. You will work with external suppliers and local IM&T staff to ensure that system users in Sexual Health derive maximum clinical, analytical and administrative benefit from the National Sexual Health system.

You will provide an analytical and information service to the Sexual Health Fife through the completion of adhoc information requests, the provision of a statistical advice service and by providing reports and analytical products to support operational and strategic management throughout the organisation.

It is essential that you have the ability to work as part of a team or on your own initiative with minimal supervision.

For informal enquiries please contact Heather Bett, Clinical Services Manager on 01592 729291 / ext 29291 or Mark Steven, Sexual Health and BBV Development Team Leader on 01592 729266 / ext 29266.



Our email address is [email protected].

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

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PLANNING & STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS QUEEN MARGARET HOSPITAL, DUNFERMLINEeHEALTH SENIOR SWITCHBOARD OPERATOR REF NO: HH840/03/18AC SALARY: £20,302 – £22,910 BAND 4 – HOURS: 37.5

In recent years NHS Fife has made significant investments in its IT infrastructure to support the delivery of patient care.

We are looking for a Senior Switchboard Operator to lead our 24/7/365 Switchboard Service.

You should have Switchboard (Call Centre) experience and your background will cover front and back end support of switchboards. You will be responsible for overseeing the Telephone switchboard staff and also for organising the switchboard rota. Shift work will be required to meet team and service needs.

Working in a small team you will have strong communication and planning skills.

For informal enquiries please contact Lesly Donovan on 01383 623623 ext 30086 or alternatively e-mail: [email protected].







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FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPLYNEBANK HOSPITAL, DUNFERMLINE ADMIN BLOCKSECRETARY SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY NURSINGREF NO: WD379/03/18AC FIXED TERM TO COVER MATERNITY LEAVE SALARY: £17,760 – £20,727 PRO RATA BAND 3 – HOURS: 15 OVER 3 DAYS (MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY AFTERNOONS)

An opportunity has arisen for a Secretary Support to work alongside the Nursing Administrator giving support to the Lead Nurse for Community Nursing (around 200 District Nurses) in the West Division based at Lynebank Hospital.

You will have excellent secretarial / administration experience, preferably within the NHS. You are expected to have excellent organisational and communication skills, be able to work as part of a team and be able to use your own initiative. Knowledge of community nursing would be an advantage.

You are expected to have a good knowledge of all Microsoft Office packages including excel and advanced word. Previous NHS experience, particularly in a community setting would be an advantage.

A flexible approach will be essential as will the ability to deal with the competing demands of the post.


For informal enquiries please contact Elaine Duncan, Business Manager on 01383 565248.







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ST ANDREWS COMMUNITY HOSPITALOUT-PATIENTS SERVICES HEALTH RECORDS CLERICAL OFFICER REF NO: HH798/02/18AC SALARY: £16,532 – £18,903 BAND 2 – HOURS: 37.5

We require full-time Clerical Officer, to provide admin / clerical support for the Out-Patients Services, St Andrews Hospital.

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. A 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, Acting Health Records Manager, Out-Patient Services, NHS Fife on 01592 643355 ext 20332.






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CLOSING DATE: 12 NOON ON 30TH MARCH 2018

FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPQUEEN MARGARET HOSPITAL, DUNFERMLINEMENTAL HEALTH MEDICAL RECORDS DEPARTMENTCLERICAL OFFICERREF NO: FW616/03/18AC SALARY: £16,532 – £18,903 PRO RATA BAND 2 – HOURS: 21

A vacancy has arisen for a Clerical Officer within a busy Mental Health Medical Records Department based at Phase 1, Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline.

You will provide a comprehensive support to the Medical Administration team for Inpatients and Outpatients to the Mental Health Service.

You will provide administrative support from the point of referral to the service, including patient registration, retrieval and preparation of case notes for out-patient contacts.

You will provide a dedicated filing and administration support to the Medical Secretarial Team.

Candidates should be educated to equivalent of Standard Grade or have relevant experience. Good communication, excellent organisation, numerical and listening skills are essential. You will also have the ability to work as a member of a team or on your own initiative with minimal supervision. You should possess good keyboard skills and a knowledge of Patient Administration System would be an advantage but not essential as training will be given.

Previous clerical / administration experience, experience within a hospital records department and knowledge of computerised patient administration system is desirable.

Hours of work: 21 hours over 5 days with the need for flexibility to meet service requirements. Consideration will be given to working 21 hours over 4 days and can be discussed at interview.

Candidates must be able to lift and handle quantities of medical record folders and to bend and stretch to retrieve and file folder.

For informal enquiries please contact Michelle Smith, Health Records Manager, on 01334 696352 / extension 56352, email: [email protected].


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FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPADAMSON HOSPITAL, CUPARRECEPTIONIST / CLERICAL OFFICERREF NO: ED339/03/18AC FIXED TERM TO COVER SECONDMENT SALARY: £16,532 – £18,903 PRO RATABAND 2 – HOURS: 25 (1PM – 6PM MONDAY TO FRIDAY)

Are you looking for a new challenge and are good with people?

We are looking for a self motivated person with excellent communication skills who would enjoy working with the general public within the main reception area at Adamson Hospital, Cupar.

You will be a confident team player who is able to work with minimal supervision and possesses good keyboard skills. In addition, applicants will have good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise their daily workload whilst having the flexibility to meet service demands.

We are looking for an applicant who is friendly, flexible, hardworking and sensitive and who is able to respond well to patients and use their initiative to achieve good patient care.

Previous NHS or related experience preferred but not essential as full training will be provided. You will be required to undertake the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.

Hours of work will be Monday to Friday afternoons with some flexibility on occasion to cover mornings.


For informal enquiries please contact Kirsty Chater, Corporate Support Manager on 01334 465949 / email: [email protected] or Stacy Wishart, Business Services Administrator on 01592 740189 / email: [email protected].






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ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS

FIFE PAIN MANAGEMENT SERVICEFIFE WIDE SERVICE (BASED AT QUEEN MARGARET HOSPITAL)LEAD ADVANCED PHYSIOTHERAPY PRACTITIONERREF NO: HH836/03/18AP SALARY: £40,833 - £49,000 PRO RATA BAND 8A - HOURS: 37.5 PER WEEK OVER 5 DAYS


The Fife Pain Management service (FPMS) is seeking an expert level, highly effective and skilled Lead Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner to work in the team. As the Lead Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner, your role will be to provide triage, assessment and management advice to patients with chronic pain, including medication reviews and referral for further investigations where necessary (e.g. imaging, blood test). You will assess highly complex presentations directly from the service waiting list, often out with the traditional Physiotherapy remit, and will make decisions about the appropriate MDT input required for each patient. You will contribute to the strategic delivery and development of the Pain Management service, and work closely with the Clinical service lead and Consultant lead. You will also liaise with and refer to other health specialisms and social services to provide comprehensive patient management and optimise outcomes. You will be responsible for implementing and leading on research, promoting evidence based practice within the service area, and ensuring we are a service that responds to national policy, initiatives and clinical governance.

You will be an excellent communicator with well developed teaching skills, and leadership qualities. You will also be a forward thinking team player, with a proven track record of innovative approaches in advanced Physiotherapy practice, and demonstrable advanced skills and knowledge in pain management. FPMS has a strong multidisciplinary approach to the care of Patients with Chronic pain, and this exciting post is at the forefront of the service. 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.


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 Amanda Leech, Physiotherapy Manager, Lynebank Hospital, Dunfermline on 01383 565384.

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Our email address is [email protected] We will acknowledge all returned application forms within 24 hours of receipt.



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FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPFIFE WIDE – MENTAL HEALTH SINGLE GATE WAY TEAM LEADREF NO: FW622/03/18ACSALARY: £32,013 - £42,205SECONDMENT FOR 2 YEARS BAND 7 – HOURS: 37.5

CASE MANAGER REF NO: FW621/03/18ACSALARY: £26,830 – £35,933SECONDMENT FOR 2 YEARS BAND 6 – HOURS: 37.5

CASE PRACTITIONERREF NO: FW619/03/18AC SALARY: £22,440 – £29,034SECONDMENT FOR 2 YEARS BAND 5 – HOURS: 37.5

Fife Health and Social Care Partnership are looking to recruit a team of experienced and passionate vocational / employability staff to establish and pilot the development of a new employability support service. The service will work alongside the existing WHSS, HWL, DWP and HDDG services.

The team will consist of:

- Local (Fife) Project Lead- Team Lead (Mental Health Occupational Therapist) - Case Managers (Occupational Health Nurse & Occupational Therapist) - Case practitioners (Occupational Health Nurse & Occupational Therapist)

You will be expected to be HCPC or NMC registered with the required VR / employability post registration experience and training e.g NIDMAR.

This new team will be supported by a well informed and supportive structure to ensure that the Scottish Government Health, Disability and Employment (Early Interventions) Project plan to improve employment outcomes for disabled people and people with health conditions in Scotland are implemented. This new service will target individuals recovering from a full spectrum of disabilities but will have a focus on mental health and those individuals who are:

- at risk of falling out of work due to (mainly acquired) health conditions / disability; or

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- recently unemployed / economically inactive due to (mainly acquired) health conditions / disability.

Professional supervision, PDP and management will be provided within existing professional structures.


For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Norma Clark, AHP Clinical Services Manager on 01334 696228.








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FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPFIFE WIDE DIVISIONEAST FIFE AREASPECIALIST PODIATRIST REF NO: FW614/03/18LBFIXED TERM TO COVER MATERNITY LEAVESALARY: £26,830 - £35,933 PRO RATABAND 6 - HOURS: 22.5

An opportunity has arisen for a specialist podiatrist to join the Fife Wide team for a fixed term period to cover maternity leave.

Working within the East Fife area you will be responsible for the management of a diverse caseload and treatment planning for patients with MSK and vascular conditions. You will have an opportunity to undertake all aspects of podiatric care including nail surgery, new patient assessments and wound care in clinical and domiciliary settings.

You will be committed to person centred care, working with your patients to support them to achieve their goals.

Consideration may also be given to recruiting a less experienced clinician or newly qualified practitioner (up to 28.25 hours per week) to this post with appropriate support in place.


For informal enquiries, please contact Cheryl Easton on 01592 645285 or e-mail [email protected]








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FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPADAMSON HOSPITAL - CUPAR, RANDOLPH WEMYSS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - BUCKHAVEN, WHYTEMAN’S BRAE HOSPITAL - KIRKCALDY AND / OR QUEEN MARGARET HOSPITAL - DUNFERMLINECHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE’S OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERVICEOCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST REF NO: FW617/03/18AC FIXED TERM UNTIL END OCTOBER 2019SALARY: £26,830 - £35,933 PRO RATABAND 6 – HOURS: UP TO 18 (HOURS NEGOTIABLE)

The Fife Wide Children & Young People’s Occupational Therapy service is a quality and outcomes driven service to improve the lives of children, young people and their families. The service is committed to performance management and has a comprehensive Clinical Governance programme and objectives which are reflective of local and national agenda’s.

This is a temporary post and an opportunity to join the service, weekly hours can be negotiated. You will manage a generic caseload of children aged between 0-18 years. A tiered level of service provision operates and you will be involved in delivering universal, targeted and specialist interventions. The service is implementing ehealth systems and telehealth opportunities to support and improve clinical delivery and outcomes.

We are looking for a highly reflective practitioner with excellent clinical skills and experience in a range of paediatric conditions to manage a varied and complex case load. You will have excellent communication skills, working in partnership with children and their families negotiating care plans. You will also work closely with other agencies to facilitate the co-ordination of care / educational support plans.

You will be joining our supportive and innovative service. Reflective practice and advanced clinical reasoning is embedded within the services culture.

5/7 working week and flexible working arrangements exist to meet individual and service needs.


For informal enquiries, please contact Sarah Negrette, Head of Children & Young People’s Occupational Therapy Service on 01383 627048.


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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FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPFIFE WIDE DIVISIONST ANDREWS COMMUNITY HOSPITALEXPERIENCED SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPISTREF NO: FW618/03/18LBSALARY: £26,830 - £35,933BAND 6 - HOURS: 37.5

Fife Speech and Language Therapy service has an opportunity for an experienced therapist who has proven expertise in managing an adult acquired community caseload. This post is based in St. Andrews Community Hospital and the post holder is jointly responsible for delivering the service to in-patients in two local community hospitals, as well as out-patients and people living in the community across North East Fife. The caseload is busy and varied, covering a wide range of adult acquired speech, language and swallowing impairments. There is also a substantial remit for managing patients referred with voice disorders. A post graduate qualification and experience in autonomous dysphagia management is essential.

You would be joining a creative and forward thinking team who apply well established reflective practice and clinical decision making models based on Malcomess Care Aims and incorporating Good Conversations and Personal Outcomes approaches.

The Adult Acquired SLT team is part of the wider Fife SLT service which is fully integrated and professionally led. This brings opportunities for learning from both paediatric and ALD colleagues. There is a well established PDP and Peer Support process with opportunities for clinical and professional development.

For informal enquiries, please contact Ailie Mackay, SLT Operational Lead (Adults) on 01592 226784.








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FIFE HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPINTEGRATED COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES (ICASS) ST ANDREWS COMMUNITY HOSPITALPHYSIOTHERAPIST REF NO: ED340/03/18APSALARY: £26,830 - £35,933 PRO RATABAND 6 - HOURS: 18.75


An opportunity has arisen to join our Intermediate Care Team based in St Andrews Community Hospital as part of the Integrated Community Assessment and Support Service (ICASS). You will experience of working with adults, mainly Older People and have assessment and treatment knowledge and skills associated with this patient group. Patients are seen within the hospital wards and in their own homes.

The main focus of the team is preventing unnecessary admission, supporting earliest possible discharge from hospital and enabling patients to remain as independent as possible in their homes.

You will have a degree in Physiotherapy and have experience to the first gateway of the Band 6 Physiotherapy KSF outline.

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

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

The ability to travel throughout the area is essential. Working hours flexibly over 7 days are part of developments within ICASS.


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 Alison Constance, Physiotherapy Team Leader on 01334 465756 or [email protected]


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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.

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




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FIFE HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPSTRATHEDEN HOSPITAL, CUPAR MENTAL HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERVICEOCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTREF NO: FW535/12/17AC SALARY: £22,440 – £29,034 PRO RATABAND 5 – HOURS: 18.75

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapist to join the mental health Occupational Therapy service in Fife. The post is based within the adult mental health service working with people aged 18-65 and you will be responsible for managing a caseload of patients ensuring they receive specialist assessments from the National baseline assessment toolkit as well as evidence based interventions. You will be expected to work autonomously being able to manage and prioritise the many clinical and non clinical demands placed on them. They will also be responsible for the delegation, supervision and monitoring of work to Healthcare support workers.

You will be responsible for supporting senior staff and management in developing the service in line with national strategies and drivers.

The mental health Occupational Therapy service is a Fife wide service and staff are expected to work across Fife and on different sites when required. NHS Fife is an award winning Mental Health Occupational Therapy service and is committed to personal development through the provision of protected CPD time, in service training and a comprehensive induction programme. This is supported by a College of Occupational Therapist endorsed clinical supervision training programme and the AHP Mental Health Advanced Practitioner Framework, all of which are recorded and reviewed through the Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF). We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who will continue to build on the success and developments of the previous postholder and have experience of working within a mental health setting or with patients with mental health problems.

For informal enquiries please contact Lynn Freeman, Head Occupational Therapist on 01334 696296 or email: [email protected].



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FIFE HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPSTRATHEDEN HOSPITAL, CUPAR MENTAL HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERVICEOCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTREF NO: FW558/01/18ACFIXED TERM TO COVER SECONDMENT SALARY: £22,440 – £29,034 BAND 5 – HOURS: 37.5

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapist to join the mental health Occupational Therapy service in Fife. The post is based within the adult mental health service working with people aged 18-65 who are experiencing mental health problems impacting on their occupational performance. You will be responsible for the assessment and treatment of individuals and they will delegate work to clinical support workers and be responsible for ensuring the quality of this work.

You will also be responsible for managing a caseload of patients ensuring they receive specialist assessments from the National baseline assessment toolkit as well as evidence based interventions. You will be expected to work autonomously being able to manage and prioritise the many clinical and non clinical demands placed on them.

You will be responsible for supporting the senior Occupational Therapists in developing the service in line with local and national strategies and drivers.

The mental health Occupational Therapy service is a Fife wide service and staff are expected to work across Fife and on different sites as and when required. NHS Fife is an award winning Mental Health Occupational Therapy service and is committed to personal development through the provision of protected CPD time, in service training and a comprehensive induction programme. This is supported by a College of Occupational Therapist endorsed clinical supervision training programme and the AHP Mental Health Advanced Practitioner Framework, all of which are recorded and reviewed through the Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF). We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who will continue to build on the success and developments of the previous postholder and have experience of working within a mental health setting or with patients with mental health problems.


For informal enquiries please contact Lynn Freeman, Head Occupational Therapist on 01334 696296 or email: [email protected].


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FIFE HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPQUEEN MARGARET HOSPITALGENERAL ROTATIONAL PHYSIOTHERAPIST REF NO: WD382/03/18APSALARY: £22,440 - £29,034 BAND 5 - HOURS: 37.5 (5 DAYS OUT OF 7)

We are looking for a qualified, HCPC registered Physiotherapist to join our Band 5 rotation.

We offer a broad range of rotations and include elective and trauma orthopaedics, medical and surgical respiratory care with ITU/HDU, acute and elderly medicine, neurology, paediatrics, community and MSK outpatients.

The rotations are 5 monthly and operate across Fife: Queen Margaret Hospital, Victoria Hospital, Dunfermline and Community. Being part of an on-call rota and weekend working on some rotations is required. The physiotherapy department is committed to a regular programme of in-service training, continuous professional development, appraisal and personal development.

For informal enquiries please contact Lorna Martin/Janet Thomas, Team Lead Physiotherapists, Queen Margaret Hospital on 01383 623623 ext. 25054 or Karen Gray, Operational Lead Physiotherapist on ext. 21646.








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OTHER THERAPEUTIC

FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPFIFE WIDE DIVISIONLYNEBANK HOSPITAL, DUNFERMLINE OR STRATHEDEN HOSPITAL, CUPAR ADULT MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALTY WITH SPECIAL INTEREST IN PSYCHOSIS PRINCIPAL CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTREF NO: FW611/03/18LBSALARY: £47,562 - £58,799 PRO RATA BAND 8B - HOURS: 18.75

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

You will join a dynamic, well-established, supportive Psychology service, which includes Clinical Psychologists, The Adult Mental Health specialty is composed of 5 consultant led teams. Clinical work is conducted in GP surgeries, health centres and hospitals where we see both primary and secondary care referrals.

The work will be based in the Psychological Interventions for Psychosis (PIP) service. This is a Fife-wide service, providing inpatient and outpatient assessment and therapy. You will have responsibility for providing psychological therapies to clients. The full range of clinical presentations/complexity is represented and there are opportunities for group work and partnership work with other agencies. You will also contribute to service development, supervision, research and co-ordination of the 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 Lynebank Hospital, Dunfermline or Stratheden Hospital, Cupar.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Frances Baty, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, by email on [email protected] or on 01383 565403.


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to work in the UK in their application. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK), European Community (EC) or European Economic Area National please state the visa category under which you are legally entitled to work in the UK on your application form and the expiry date of your leave to remain in the UK.






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FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPVICTORIA HOSPITALDISPENSING SERVICES PHARMACIST- WITH EMERGENCY DUTY COMMITMENTREF NO: WD373/03/18LBSALARY: £32,013 - £42,205 BAND 7 - HOURS: 37.5

We are seeking to recruit a pharmacist to join our team at the Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy. Working with the Senior technician and the team, you will be responsible for delivering a safe, effective and efficient dispensary service on a daily basis, with support available from the Dispensary Manager. You will be responsible for the provision of pharmacist and pre-registration pharmacist training within the dispensary, and you will contribute to regular review and development of standard operating procedures. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the new clinical pharmacy service and medicine supply model, utilising new technology to deliver the highest standards of pharmaceutical care. Supporting effective pharmaceutical discharge planning is a priority for the pharmacy team, to maximise the safe and effective use of medicines for patients on their return home. Working collaboratively with colleagues across NHS Fife Pharmacy Services and the wider multi-disciplinary team, you will ensure patient safety through quality and effective transformational care.

This is an exciting opportunity for a forward thinking pharmacist looking to develop their management and leadership skills within a supportive environment. Good team working and interpersonal skills are essential along with the ability to provide professional leadership in the delivery of a high quality pharmacy dispensing service.

We are looking for a pharmacist with a broad based clinical knowledge and excellent communication and organisational skills. You will have a post graduate diploma or MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or have equivalent experience or qualification. Applications from experienced community or practice pharmacists looking to gain experience within the hospital service are welcomed.

This post will be based at the Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy, however the pharmacy department within NHS Fife operates as a single system and there may be a requirement to work at the Queen Margaret Hospital in Dunfermline when required. The post-holder will be part of the pharmacy team contributing to the emergency duty and weekend working rotas.

For further information please contact Kirsten Smith by e-mail [email protected] or on 01383 623623 ext 25909.


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FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPVICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYLEAD CLINICAL PHARMACY TECHNICIANREF NO: WD381/03/18LBFIXED TERM FOR 18 MONTHSSALARY: 26,830 - £35,933BAND 6 – HOURS: 37.5 An opportunity has arisen for an experienced pharmacy technician, registered with the GPhC and with proven post-qualification experience as a clinical technician, to join the clinical pharmacy team as a Lead Pharmacy Technician. This post will lead and develop the clinical technician service.

The clinical pharmacy service in NHS Fife is undergoing an exciting and innovative programme of redesign. This new post provides an opportunity to lead and develop specialist clinical pharmacy services across the medical specialties. You will work as part of a clinical team to deliver and evolve the new clinical pharmacy model focussed upon providing the highest standards of patient centred pharmaceutical care. On a daily basis you will line-manage the clinical technician team to make best use of the resource available. You will also work with senior clinical pharmacists to identify where technicians can have most impact, and make appropriate plans to enact this.

You must be self-motivated and able to work independently or as part of the pharmacy team. You will be an excellent communicator who has the ability to build good relationships with colleagues and other healthcare professionals. You should have experience of managing staff, clinical pharmacy and have excellent organisational and time management skills which are key attributes required to successfully deliver this role, along with an aptitude for developing new ways of working to maximise the benefits of the service.

The post will be based at the Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy, but may involve travel to other locations in Fife at times.


For informal enquiries, please contact Alan Timmins, Lead Clinical Pharmacist – Acute on 01383 623623 ext 21058.


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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FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPVICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYPHARMACY - DISPENSARY SENIOR PHARMACY TECHNICIANREF NO: WD372/03/18LB SALARY: £22,440 - £29,034BAND 5 - HOURS: 37.5

We are seeking to recruit a pharmacy technician to join our team at the Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy. As the Senior Pharmacy Technician for the dispensary, you will provide professional leadership to a team of technicians, student technicians and assistants. You will be responsible for co-ordinating the day to day technical operation within the dispensary and over-labelling service, prioritising the workload in order to meet service demands. You will be responsible for planning and delivering training and competency assessment of pharmacy technicians, student pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants working in the dispensary, the over-labelling service and the one stop dispensing service.

You will contribute to the development and review of standard operating procedures, and you will have responsibility for all aspects of stock management within the dispensary and over-labelling service. You will work with the Dispensary manager, the Dispensary pharmacist and the team, to continually develop and deliver a safe, effective and efficient dispensing service, utilising new technology to help deliver the highest standards of pharmaceutical care. Working collaboratively with colleagues across NHS Fife Pharmacy Services and the wider multi-disciplinary team, you will ensure patient safety through quality and effective transformational care.

Accuracy checking of prescriptions will be required on a regular basis.

This is an exciting opportunity for a forward thinking pharmacy technician looking to develop their management and leadership skills within a supportive environment. Excellent team-working, communication, organisational and time management skills are essential for this post.

You should hold a SVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services certificate or equivalent, and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician. You should also hold a recognised pharmacy technician accuracy checking qualification and have relevant post registration experience. You should hold or be willing to work towards an HNC in Pharmaceutical Services Development and Management or have equivalent experience. Experience of working within a hospital pharmacy department is desirable.

For informal enquiries, please contact Kirsten Smith, Dispensary Manager on 01383 623623 ext 25909.


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FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPVICTORIA HOSPITAL & QUEEN MARGARET HOSPITALPHARMACY TECHNICIANS REF NO: WD380/03/18LBSALARY: £20,302 - £22,910 PRO RATABAND 4 - HOURS: 2 X 37.5 & 1 X 15

Please indicate on your application form which post you are applying for.

A number of exciting opportunities have arisen for pharmacy technicians to join the pharmacy team working across NHS Fife Acute services.

We are seeking to appoint technicians who would like to be part of dynamic and diverse pharmacy service being delivered across two hospital sites. Working on a rotational basis you will provide pharmaceutical technical services to aseptic and dispensary ensuring accurate, efficient and timely supply of discharge / outpatient prescriptions to patients, pharmaceutical stock and non-stock supplies to wards and departments. At ward level as part of our clinical pharmacy team you will promote safe, effective and economic use of medicines. This post presents an excellent opportunity to develop a wide range of technician skills and opportunity to undertake further training and professional development within the role.

Applicants should hold a SVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services certificate or equivalent and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician.

Experience of working within a hospital pharmacy department as a qualified technician or as a student technician is desirable although applications from qualified pharmacy technicians working within the community sector are welcome.

For further information please contact Claire Stodart by e-mail [email protected] or on 01592 643355 ext. 25974.








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PERSONAL & SOCIAL CARE

FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPFIFE WIDE DIVISIONCAMERON HOSPITAL, WINDYGATESHEALTH PROMOTION OFFICER – WORKPLACE TEAMREF NO: FW620/03/18LBFIXED TERM FOR 21 MONTHSSALARY: 26,830 - £35,933BAND 6 - HOURS: 18.75

The Health Promotion Service lead on approaches and services which maintain and improve health and wellbeing and reduce health inequalities. This covers the life course, early years and children, adults and older adults.

We are recruiting 1 part-time Health Promotion Officer. Working as part of the Workplace Team you will work directly with colleagues in the Health Promotion Service and in partnership with colleagues from Health & Social Care, NHS Fife and Fife Council, plus a range of third and voluntary sector partners.

A key feature of this job will be to promote and deliver aspects of the Single Gateway Pilot Project in Fife. This Pilot Project aims to provide quicker, more effective access to a range of existing, funded, health and work support services.

You will have particular responsibility for:

• Providing specialist advice and expertise on stimulating action to promote health and wellbeing and reducing health inequalities across Fife.• Support the Workplace team in their delivery of national and local strategies through co-ordination, delivery and facilitation of core service delivery, projects and events in line with the Workplace team work plan. This will include work relating to Healthy Working Lives and Single Gateway programmes.• To maintain the awareness of Health Promotion Service, Workplace team and relevant programmes through marketing, communications and partnership working.• Working with communities and staff working in the voluntary, private and statutory sector to build community capacity to improve the health and wellbeing of local populations.• Consultation and community engagement.

You will have a wide range of experience in delivering evidence based interventions. You will be required to demonstrate your knowledge and experience of health promotion theory and action and the impact of inequalities on health. You will be required to demonstrate effective engagement strategies and approaches of working in the community in a collaborative manner.

You should be Educated to degree level or equivalent significant experience in Health Promotion, Public Health, Community Development or Health, Safety and Wellbeing setting.

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Informal Enquiries: Email Ruth Bennett ([email protected]) or talk to Ruth on Tel: 01592 226507 after receiving an application pack.








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FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPFIFE WIDE DIVISIONGLENROTHES BREAST FEEDING SUPPORT WORKERREF NO: FW612/03/18LBFIXED TERM UNTIL 31ST MARCH 2019SALARY: £16,532 - £18,903 PRO RATABAND 2 - HOURS: 24

The Breast Feeding Support Service aims to increase the initiation and duration of breastfeeding in Fife by providing immediate and continuing support to pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers and their families.

We are looking for a person to join our team to provide support to new mothers and families. You will work closely with midwifery and Health Visiting services to support families throughout their breastfeeding journey.

You will have community based experience of working with families, a sound knowledge of the importance of breastfeeding and early nutrition for maternal and infant health ,excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly establish positive and therapeutic relationships with families. Training in breastfeeding management will be given to meet the requirements of the post, but personal experience is highly desirable however, a full orientation/induction package will be given for the successful candidate.

You will be based predominantly in Glenrothes and cover localities in the east of Fife but flexibility is required to meet the needs of the service and the ability to travel throughout Fife is essential.


If you would like to discuss this post, please contact Gina Graham, Breast Feeding Coordinator 01383 565483.




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SUPPORT SERVICES

ESTATES, FACILITIES AND CAPITAL SERVICESST ANDREWS COMMUNITY HOSPITALDOMESTIC ASSISTANT REF NO: HH831/03/18APSALARY: £16,532 - £18,903 PRO RATABAND 2 – HOURS: 17.5 (OVER 5 DAYS) & 16 (OVER 5 DAYS)

♦ Please state clearly on your application which post(s) you are applying for ♦

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

These posts will mainly involve evening work.

For informal enquiries please contact Margaret Law, Hotel Services Supervisor on 01334 465807 between 9am and 3pm Monday to Friday. NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. All applicants are required to confirm their right to work in the UK in their application. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK), European Community (EC) or European Economic Area National please state the visa category under which you are legally entitled to work in the UK on your application form and the expiry date of your leave to remain in the UK.






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ESTATES, FACILITIES AND CAPITAL SERVICESSTRATHEDEN HOSPITALDOMESTIC ASSISTANT REF NO: HH833/03/18APSALARY: £16,532 - £18,903 PRO RATABAND 2 – HOURS: 25 (OVER 5 DAYS) & 16 (OVER 5 DAYS)

♦ Please state clearly on your application which post(s) you are applying for ♦

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

These posts may involve working some evenings and weekends.

For informal enquiries please contact Angela Pullar or Shift leader on 01334 696315 between 9am and 4pm Monday to Friday NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. All applicants are required to confirm their right to work in the UK in their application. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK), European Community (EC) or European Economic Area National please state the visa category under which you are legally entitled to work in the UK on your application form and the expiry date of your leave to remain in the UK.






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ESTATES, FACILITIES AND CAPITAL SERVICESADAMSON HOSPITALDOMESTIC ASSISTANT REF NO: HH736/01/18APSALARY: £16,532 - £18,903 PRO RATABAND 2 – HOURS: 16 & 12.5 (WORKED 5 DAYS OVER 7)

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

For informal enquiries please contact Andrea Fearon on 01334 696309 between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday. NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. All applicants are required to confirm their right to work in the UK in their application. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK), European Community (EC) or European Economic Area National please state the visa category under which you are legally entitled to work in the UK on your application form and the expiry date of your leave to remain in the UK.






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ESTATES, FACILITIES AND CAPITAL SERVICESSTRATHEDEN HOSPITALDOMESTIC ASSISTANT REF NO: HH737/01/18APSALARY: £16,532 - £18,903 PRO RATABAND 2 – HOURS: 30 (OVER 5 DAYS)

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

This post will be worked mainly day shift.

For informal enquiries please contact Angela Pullar or Shift leader on 01334 696315 between 9am and 3pm Monday to Friday NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. All applicants are required to confirm their right to work in the UK in their application. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK), European Community (EC) or European Economic Area National please state the visa category under which you are legally entitled to work in the UK on your application form and the expiry date of your leave to remain in the UK.






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MEDICAL & DENTAL

NHS FIFE OPERATIONAL DIVISION LOCUM CONSULTANTS IN GENERAL AND UPPER GI SURGERY (2 POSTS)12 MONTHS IN THE FIRST INSTANCEREF NO: HH815/02/18 An opportunity has arisen for 2 Locum Consultants in General & Upper GI Surgery to work within a team of 12 Consultant Surgeons in NHS Fife. These posts are replacement posts in the Upper GI team and experience in General, Laparoscopic and Benign Upper GI Surgery would be especially welcomed. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team and will play a full part in emergency receiving. As a Consultant in this department you will have strong general surgery skills and most special interests in benign Upper GI can be considered. The Upper GI unit is being strengthened, with one of the 2 posts being a replacement and the 2nd being an additional post. You will be based at Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy, where inpatient surgical wards and theatres are located in a new facility that opened early in 2012. There is a 1:12 on call commitment for General Surgery with a busy dedicated emergency admissions unit. Vascular and Breast surgery are separately covered by a regional on call service. All inpatient activity occurs at the Victoria Hospital, whilst Endoscopy, Day Surgery and Outpatient Clinics also take place in Queen Margaret Hospital in Dunfermline, the Adamson Hospital in Cupar, and St Andrews Community Hospital. The general surgical teams perform a wide range of laparoscopic and endoscopic procedures and have excellent support from interventional radiology and gastroenterology teams. Collaborative network arrangements are in place with neighbouring health boards for complex UGI surgery and bariatric surgery, presenting opportunities for you to contribute. You will be on the Specialist Register of the GMC or be eligible for inclusion on the Register within six months of the time of interview. Applications from individuals who may wish to work on a part time or job share basis will be considered.

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

For further information please contact Mr Satheesh Yalamarthi, Clinical Lead for General Surgery, Mr Alasdair Macmillan, Consultant Upper GI Surgeon, Mr Peter Driscoll, Consultant Upper GI Surgeon, or Dr John Donnelly, Acting Clinical Director for Planned Care, on 01592 643355 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 address’ of three referees, one of which should be your current or most recent employer.

CLOSING DATE: 28 MARCH 2018

WE ARE COMMITTED TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES AND OPERATE A TOTAL NO SMOKING POLICY

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

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CONSULTANT OTOLARYNGOLOGIST (GENERAL WITH COMPLIMENTARY INTEREST)VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDY 40 HOURS (10 PAS)REF NO: HH814/02/18

We offer the opportunity for whole time Consultant to join our team of dedicated Consultant staff based at the Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy and Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline. The post is primarily a general ENT job but subspecialty interests would be encouraged.

The Victoria Hospital has 290 beds and provides a wide range of surgical and medical services with excellent clinical support services. The newly refurbished ENT inpatient facility has 10 beds located alongside a purpose built out-patient and nearby audiology facility. Clinical commitments will be located in Kirkcaldy and Dunfermline.

Robust clinical and educational links have been established with the ENT Departments at Dundee and in Lothian. The post holder will be expected to take part in the on-call rota. ENT trainees rotate through Fife as part of the East of Scotland rotation and we have students from St Andrews and Dundee Universities.

Fife offers excellent quality of life opportunities with extensive cultural and environmental attractions only 25 miles from central Edinburgh with excellent road, rail and air transport links. High quality education, affordable housing and a wide variety of sporting and leisure opportunities are available throughout the region.

You must be eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of your expected CCST at the time of interview.

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.

Prospective candidates are invited to telephone Mr David Walker, Consultant ENT Surgeon and Clinical Lead (01592 643355 Extension 28625, ENT secretary).

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.

CLOSING DATE: 6 APRIL 2018


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NHS FIFELOCUM CONSULTANT ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEON VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDY / QUEEN MARGARET HOSPITAL, DUNFERMLINE MINIMUM 5 SESSIONS TO 10 SESSIONS P.W.DURATION IS 6 MONTHS IN THE FIRST INSTANCEREF NO: HH841/03/18

Applications are invited for the post of Locum Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon based at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy with responsibilities at Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline.

The focus of this appointment will be to maintain the 1:4 Monday-Friday on-call rota and delivery of oral and maxillofacial surgery services. The successful applicant will contribute to a proportionate share of the general work of the department.

A regional network is in place with NHS Tayside which provides head and neck cancer services (from Ninewells Hospital, Dundee), TMJ and emergency out-of-hours services on a 1:7 rota. The successful applicant will contribute to the local on-call rota.

OMFS is a specialty within the Planned Care Directorate which is part of the Acute Services Division.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Ms Vici Cook, Clinical Lead / OMFS Consultant, telephone 01592 643355 Ext 20835.

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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DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY NINEWELLS HOSPITALCONSULTANT VASCULAR SURGEON AVAILABLE FROM 1ST AUGUST 2018 REF NO: HH774/02/18Applications are invited for the post of a Consultant Vascular Surgeon appointment to the East of Scotland Vascular Network (Base hospital – Ninewells Hospital). This post is made available through retirement planning. There may be scope for the appointee to commence this post pre 1st August 2018, due to management sessions within the unit.

Vascular services for NHS Tayside and NHS Fife have been delivered through a network, East of Scotland Vascular Network (ESVN), since 2002. The appointee will join the current 6 NHS Consultant Surgeons, 1 Professor and 1 Specialty Doctor working within ESVN. The appointee will be expected to perform clinical duties within NHS Tayside and NHS Fife. The on-call rota is one in six with prospective cover for holidays and study leave. Both elective work and emergency cover will be for vascular surgical conditions only.

The ESVN carries out a wide range of open and endovascular surgical procedures. There is an established endovascular aneurysm service deploying both fenestrated and conventional stent grafts jointly with radiology. Renal access surgery, surveillance and maintenance are well developed. Amputation rehabilitation and limb fitting are supported by a dedicated physiotherapy team. The Network has a strong commitment to both undergraduate and postgraduate training.

Informal enquiries to: Mr Alan Milne, Clinical Lead for Fife Vascular Surgery, Victoria Hospital Kirkcaldy, (Tel: 01592 643 355) or Mr Stuart Suttie, Clinical Lead, Vascular Surgery or Mr John Nagy, Clinical Director, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee (Tel: 01382 633889)

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.

Interview Date: 3rd May 2018 (pm)

CLOSING DATE: 14TH APRIL 2018


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LOCUM SPECIALITY DOCTOR – BREAST SURGERY QUEEN MARGARET HOSPITAL 1.0 WTE (10 PAS) WORKED MONDAY TO FRIDAY AN ON-CALL COMMITMENT OF 2 NIGHTS PER FORTNIGHTREF NO: HH686/01/18

NHS Fife seeks to appoint a Specialty Doctor in Breast Surgery based at Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline.

We are looking for individuals who have experience in breast surgery and wish to join an enthusiastic, committed and caring multi-disciplinary team whose primary focus is on the patient and their families.

You must be fully registered and have a level of skills and competencies usually associated with at least three years’ full-time post–registration experience in Breast Surgery. The successful candidate (s) will hold the FRCS (Fellowship of Royal College of Surgeons). In addition, they will have an enthusiastic and positive attitude towards their own professional development and the ability to work independently, as well as being part of a team.

Please email [email protected] for a job pack and application form. Completed applications in word format should also be returned to this email address quoting HH686/01/18.

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

For informal enquiries please contact Mr. Glyn Neades Consultant 01592 623623



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OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

NEWLY QUALIFIED PRACTITIONER SUPPORT PROGRAMME 2018

Developing Confident, Capable Health Practitioners

o Are you applying for your first post since registering?

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 and the AHP Practice Education Lead:

The 4 sessions offer you support and guidance as well as putting you in touch with other NQPs. Ideally practitioners will attend all 4 workshops and where possible in sequential order. The aims are:

o To support newly qualified nurses, midwives and AHPs recognise their responsibilities as a registered practitioner

o To prepare NQPs for their first Personal Development Plan (PDP)/Turas Appraisal and embed within their practice life-long learning

o Support in the completion of the Flying Start NHS programme within the first year of practice

What is Flying Start NHS?

Flying Start NHS is the national development programme for all newly qualified nurses, midwives and allied health professionals, to be undertaken in the first year of practice. It’s designed to help support the transition from pre-registered student to qualified, confident and capable health professional by supporting learning and development.

If you are a newly qualified nurse, midwife or allied health professional and are ready to start your Flying Start NHS learning journey visit: https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/735/flying-start-nhs

Every individual is responsible for registering, getting started and working through the programme within 12 months. Locally you will be allocated a Flying Start Facilitator, who will offer you support, feedback and guidance during your first year in practice.

Completion will support your PDP 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]

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https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/735/flying-start-nhs

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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Muiredge Surgery, Buckhaven, Fife

GP – 6 SESSIONS

Muiredge surgery is a well-established practice situated on the Fife coast, 10 minutes’ drive from Kirkcaldy and approximately 30-35 minutes’ drive from Dundee and Edinburgh.

We are looking for an enthusiastic GP to join our friendly team. We have 7,500 patients approx. and 5 FTE GPs. (Currently 5 partners and 2 salaried GPs, all part-time i.e. less than 9 sessions, min 5 sessions, max 8.)

We have 6 sessions to offer, due to the relocation of one of our salaried GPs to a practice nearer home, and would prefer to offer a partnership but are happy to negotiate.

We work from modern purpose built premises and offer: Training and teaching practice, with ample opportunity for personal

development. High QOF achiever in the past. We have maintained our registers and chronic

disease management clinics. EMIS clinical system, paper light practice. In house services such as minor surgery, family planning and child health

services. Innovative triage/clinical team involving our medical and nursing teams. On site district nurses. A wide range of visiting services such as psychiatry for the elderly,

psychology, midwifery, podiatry, dietetics and alcohol counselling. Close liaison with community palliative care nurses and health visitors. Golden Hello £10,727.

We would encourage informal enquires and /or visit prior to application. To arrange this, please contact Dr Lynne Christie on 01592 713299 or 07792841770 or e-mail [email protected] .

Applications and CVs to: Mrs Maureen Marshall, Business Manager, Muiredge Surgery, Merlin Crescent, Buckhaven, Fife KY8 1HJ, or by e-mail to [email protected]

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Methilhaven Surgery361 Methilhaven Road

MethilDr J F Mather KY8 3HRDr L MillerDr C C Parish Tel: 01333 - 426913

Fax: 01333 – 422300www.methilhavensurgery.co.uk

Fife, Methilhaven Surgery

3 GP practice WLTM fun loving GP with GSOH for long term relationship on the Fife Riviera

(Partnership or salaried)

We are a hard working, democratic practice with a stable, loyal team. Purpose-built premises, owned by the practice although no buy in required.

Immediate parity for a partner and eligible for Golden Hello.

List size 6,700, Mixed urban

For further details, please contact:Moira Kelly

Practice Manager01333 – 426913 or 420104Email: [email protected]

CLOSING DATE: 1ST JULY 2018

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Markinch Medical Practice19 High Street

MarkinchFife

KY7 6ER01592 610640

PART TIME MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST/SECRETARY

PERMANENT POSITION OF 35 HOURS PER WEEK (MONDAY – FRIDAY)Monday – 9am – 5pm

Tuesday to Thursday – 9am – 6pm

Friday – 9.00am to 1.00pm

Markinch Medical Practice is looking for a part-time medical receptionist/secretary to work 35 hours per week. Previous experience of working within either primary or secondary care would be desirable although full training will be given to the successful candidate. The ideal candidate should be hard working, possess excellent communication skills and be able to work well under pressure while still maintaining a caring and professional manner.

As medical secretary, you must possess excellent keyboard skills and knowledge of audio typing is desirable.

Previous experience of working in a fast paced medical reception role would be advantageous as well as knowledge of clinical systems such as EMIS, Docman and SCI-Gateway.

Salary is dependent on experience but will be competitive.

The start date for the post is not yet confirmed but is likely to be in around 8-10 weeks time.

To apply, please send your CV with covering letter to:

Andy ThompsonPractice ManagerMarkinch Medical Practice19 High StreetMarkinchKY7 6ER (closing date – 31 March 2018)

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