The full application pack including the application form...

VACANCY BULLETIN15TH MAY 2018

NHS Fife Recruitment TeamWoodland Suite, Level 1

Whyteman’s Brae HospitalWhyteman’s Brae

KirkcaldyKY1 2ND

Tel: 01592 648131

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01592 648131

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

your details on to the new form for any future applications.

NURSING/MIDWIFERY....................................................................................4CLINICAL MIDWIFERY MANAGER – INPATIENTS......................................................4CLINICAL MIDWIFERY MANAGER – OUTPATIENTS..................................................6CLINICAL RISK MIDWIFE..............................................................................................8BADGERNET PROJECT MIDWIFE...............................................................................9SENIOR CHARGE NURSE/ TEAM LEADER (3 POSTS)............................................10ADVANCED NURSE PRACTITIONER.........................................................................11SENIOR CHARGE NURSE..........................................................................................12TRAINEE ADVANCED NURSE PRACTITIONER (HOSPITAL AT NIGHT).................13COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH NURSE RMN..........................................................15CHARGE NURSE.........................................................................................................16HEALTH VISITOR POSTS...........................................................................................17CARDIAC REHABILITATION (CR) SPECIALIST NURSE...........................................19CHARGE NURSE (2 POSTS)......................................................................................20SPECIALIST TISSUE VIABILITY NURSE....................................................................21ROTATIONAL MIDWIVES............................................................................................22COMMUNITY STAFF NURSE......................................................................................23STAFF NURSES..........................................................................................................24STAFF NURSE.............................................................................................................25STAFF NURSE / OPERATING DEPARTMENT PRACTITIONER...............................26STAFF NURSE.............................................................................................................27STAFF NURSE.............................................................................................................28STAFF NURSES..........................................................................................................29COMMUNITY STAFF NURSE / CONTINENCE LINK NURSE.....................................31COMMUNITY STAFF NURSE......................................................................................32NEONATAL STAFF NURSE.........................................................................................33STAFF NURSE.............................................................................................................34STAFF NURSES..........................................................................................................35STAFF NURSE.............................................................................................................36MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT WORKER.............................................................37HOUSEKEEPER..........................................................................................................39NURSING AUXILIARY..................................................................................................40SPECIALIST COMMUNITY PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING...........................................41HEALTH VISITING/SCHOOL NURSING PROGRAMME.............................................41

SENIOR MANAGERS.....................................................................................43EHEALTH HEAD OF STRATEGY AND PROGRAMMES............................................43HEAD OF PLANNING AND PERFORMANCE..........................................................44MACMILLAN (SERVICE REVIEW) PROGRAMME MANAGER...................................45

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES.......................................................................46PRACTICE MANAGER.................................................................................................46HEALTH RECORDS MANAGER..................................................................................47PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO CLINICAL SERVICES MANAGER................................48

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ADMINISTRATOR FOR REGIONAL MANAGED CLINICAL NETWORK FOR CHILD PROTECTION...................................................................................................49ICASS ADMINISTRATOR............................................................................................50HEALTH RECORDS CLERICAL OFFICER.................................................................51CLERICAL OFFICER....................................................................................................52

ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS.................................................................53ADVANCED PRACTITIONER/LEAD MSK PHYSIOTHERAPIST................................53HEAD OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST.........................................................................55SPECIALIST PHYSIOTHERAPIST..............................................................................57DIETITIAN/SPECIALIST DIETITIAN............................................................................58OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST....................................................................................60CASE PRACTITIONER................................................................................................62CLINICAL SUPPORT WORKER..................................................................................64HEALTH CARE SUPPORT WORKER.........................................................................65

OTHER THERAPEUTIC.................................................................................67LEAD PHARMACIST- MEDICINES MANAGEMENT...................................................67SENIOR PHARMACIST, EDUCATION & TRAINING...................................................68HIGHLY SPECIALISED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST..................................................70PHARMACIST- WITH EMERGENCY DUTY COMMITMENT......................................71SPECIALIST ORTHOPTIST.........................................................................................73SPECIALIST ORTHOPTIST.........................................................................................75

PERSONAL & SOCIAL CARE.......................................................................76HEALTH PROMOTION OFFICER – WORKPLACE TEAM..........................................76

SUPPORT SERVICES....................................................................................78PROJECT MANAGER (BUILDING)..............................................................................78DEPUTY SUPPORT SERVICES MANAGER...............................................................79BANK CATERING ASSISTANT....................................................................................80

MEDICAL & DENTAL.....................................................................................81CLINICAL DIRECTOR..................................................................................................81CONSULTANT CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRIST..........................................82DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH, NHS FIFE..............................................................84NHS FIFE - CONSULTANT IN OLD AGE PSYCHIATRY.............................................86GENERAL PRACTITIONER (EMPLOYED BY NHS FIFE)...........................................88

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES..............................................................................89NEWLY QUALIFIED PRACTITIONER SUPPORT PROGRAMME 2018.....................89VACANCY FOR A SALARIED GP OR PARTNER.......................................................90GP – 6 SESSIONS.......................................................................................................91SALARIED GP OR PARTNER, PITTEUCHAR, GLENROTHES..................................93

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NURSING/MIDWIFERY

VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYPLANNED CARE DIRECTORATE – MATERNITYCLINICAL MIDWIFERY MANAGER – INPATIENTSREF NO: HH906/05/18EBLSALARY: £40,833 - £49,000BAND 8A - HOURS: 37.5

We have a Band 8A vacancy for a Clinical Midwifery Manager for in-patient midwifery services. Are you an experienced midwife, committed to putting women, babies and families at the centre of maternity care? We are looking to recruit the highest calibre leader to this pivotal role to lead on the transformation and provision of high quality services for women and children.NHS Fife is one of the largest Health Boards in Scotland. We are an ambitious Unit with a simple mission, to transform health and care in Fife to be the best. To help us do this, we will work closely with our local partners to deliver more of the joined-up services and care our communities need.

This is an exciting time for our Unit and maternity services within NHS Fife. We are looking for a visionary leader who can drive and sustain change ensuring that community and outpatient midwifery services are delivering the highest evidenced based flexible care for women and families.

You will work closely with the Head of Midwifery to support a seamless integrated service for women. Ideally, you will have multi-agency/partnership working experience and the ability to work strategically to develop an integrated service that supports Best Start recommendations. This is an exciting time for us; it could be for you too.

This is an exciting time for us; it could be for you too.

Are you:

A registered Midwife Able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of both local and national

midwifery and maternity priorities and direction of travel Able to demonstrate a highly visible, authoritative compassionate and

transformational leadership style Educated to Masters level or demonstrable experience Someone who has a track record of delivering initiatives to improve quality of

care Able to demonstrate proven skills in sustainable change management Possessing the desire to lead a team in delivering evidenced based care

Skilled to work with all stakeholders to develop clinical pathways internally and externally across all relevant specialities.

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If so your skills and experience are invaluable to us.

In return we offer:

The chance to become a key part of a large forward thinking organisation Working with an engaged team of dedicated healthcare professionals in a fast

pace, challenging environment The opportunity to further develop your strategic, operational and

management skills in a supportive and innovative atmosphere The opportunity to play a major role in the continuing development of service

delivery for the benefit of our patients where care and compassion are central to everything we do.

If you have an interest in developing your strategic knowledge and skills through working in partnership with other organisations in taking forward national polices for women, children we are interested in hearing from you.

To discuss the role further or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Aileen Lawrie, Head of Midwifery/Nursing on 01592 643355 ext 20022

A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.

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

Application forms can be downloaded from www.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, saved to your PC and returned to the recruitment team by email attachment. You can also request an application pack by email quoting the job reference number.

Our email address is [email protected]

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

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

CLOSING DATE: 12 NOON ON 22ND MAY 2018

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VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYPLANNED CARE DIRECTORATE – MATERNITYCLINICAL MIDWIFERY MANAGER – OUTPATIENTSREF NO: HH907/05/18EBLFIXED TERM FOR 6 MONTHS IN THE FIRST INSTANCESALARY: £40,833 - £49,000BAND 8A - HOURS: 37.5

NHS FIFE INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

Are you an experienced midwife, committed to putting women, babies and families at the centre of maternity care?

We have a Band 8A vacancy for a Clinical Midwifery Manager Community services. The post is 37.5 hours for a period of 6 months in the first instance. Secondment opportunity is available as is job share.

This is an exciting time for our Unit and maternity services within NHS Fife. We are looking for a visionary leader who can drive and sustain change ensuring that community and outpatient midwifery services are delivering the highest evidenced based flexible care for women and families.

You will work closely with the Quality Improvement Midwife, In-patient midwifery manager and the Children’s clinical nurse manager to support a seamless integrated service for women experiencing physiological birth at either the MLU or at home, whilst supporting an MDT approach for women with more complex care needs who will birth at the CLU.

Ideally, you will have multi-agency/partnership working experience and the ability to work strategically to develop an integrated service that supports Best Start recommendations.

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.

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

To discuss the role further or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Aileen Lawrie, Head of Midwifery/Nursing on 01592 643355 ext 20022


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VICTORIA MATERNITY UNIT, KIRKCALDYPLANNED CARECLINICAL RISK MIDWIFEREF NO: HH878/04/18EBLSALARY: £32,013 - £42,205 PRO RATABAND 7 - HOURS: 37.5

Due to the retirement of the current post holder in the Victoria Maternity Unit, Kirkcaldy, Fife, we are now advertising the role of Clinical Risk midwife. Although working within the multidisciplinary team you will work autonomously to ensure clinical risk and clinical governance remain high profile within the organisation. You will be responsible for the Clinical Risk Management Strategy within the directorate and will also have a continued clinical commitment. It is essential you are a Registered Midwife with valid NMC Registration and post graduate expertise within speciality/area of practice that demonstrates the required breadth of knowledge required to lead safely, effectively & efficiently.

You should possess excellent team working skills with effective communication and time management skills also. The unit was opened in January 2012, and as well as the outpatient and community settings has a high risk Consultant Unit and a low risk Midwife Led Unit, with approx 3500 births per year.

For informal enquiries or if you wish to arrange an informal visit, please contact Aileen Lawrie, Head of Midwifery 01592 643355 ext 20022 or Pamela Galloway, Acting Midwifery Manager, ext.29941







CLOSING DATE: 12 NOON ON FRIDAY 18TH MAY 2018

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VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYPLANNED CARE DIRECTORATE - MATERNITY UNITBADGERNET PROJECT MIDWIFE REF NO: HH895/04/18EBLFIXED TERM FOR 12 MONTHSSALARY: £32,013 - £42,205BAND 7 - HOURS: 37.5


We are seeking an innovative midwife who also has a good level of confidence and a working knowledge of basic IT systems. Your role will be to support the development of the maternity IT system BadgerNet across NHS Fife maternity services in partnership with e-health, the clinical, managerial and administrative colleagues as well as key stakeholders. This will include testing the bi-monthly updates from Clevermed and updating staff accordingly. The main location will be based within Victoria Maternity Hospital with a requirement to travel across Fife on occasions. You will have the ability to work across traditional boundaries and engage with staff at all levels to implement change to routine working practice. You will demonstrate the ability to work on your own initiative, managing your workload effectively.



For informal enquiries, please contact Pamela Galloway, Inpatient Midwifery Manager on 01592 643355 ext 29941 and Aileen Lawrie, Head of Midwifery on ext 20022.



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 AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPCOMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH TEAMSFIFE WIDESENIOR CHARGE NURSE/ TEAM LEADER (3 POSTS)REF NO: FW658/05/18JESALARY: £32,013 - £42,205BAND 7 – HOURS: 37.5

An opportunity has arisen for 3 Band 7 Senior Charge Nurses, Community Mental health Teams (CMHT’s), Mental Health Services Fife Health and Social care Partnership.

Applications for these new and innovative posts are invited from experienced RMN’s. Candidates must be able to demonstrate enhanced leadership skills with a good knowledge and experience of working within a community setting with a client group presenting with a range of mental health problems.

You will have experience of service change and development and management of staff. You will be self motivated and have highly developed problem solving skills, flexibility and high-level communication skills. The post holder will have responsibility for managing the ongoing development and day to day management of two CMHTs within defined areas of Fife and experience of working collaboratively with colleagues from other disciplines in mental health and a commitment to partnership working with a range of stakeholders is also essential.

This post requires travel throughout Fife.

For further information and informal enquiries please contact Sally O’Brien, Lead Nurse, Adult Community Mental Health Services on 01592 643355 ext 29445 or email [email protected]








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FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPCOMMUNITY HOSPITALS EAST DIVISIONADVANCED NURSE PRACTITIONER REF NO: ED352/05/18EBLSALARY: £32,013 - £42,205BAND 7 - HOURS: 37.5 MONDAY TO FRIDAY PREDOMINATELY

This is an opportunity to apply for the post of Advanced Nurse Practitioner within the Community Hospitals. You must be an experienced nurse practitioner with a good understanding of frailty and the older person.This is an exciting time to join our team as the Model of Community Hospitals continues to evolve.

We would consider suitably qualified Nurse Practitioners who would be willing to obtain the relevant qualifications to that of an ANP. This post would be at Band 6 level until training is complete

For informal enquiries please contact Karen Nolan Hospital Services Manager 01592 740189.







CLOSING DATE: 12 NOON ON 29TH MAY 2018

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VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYEMERGENCY CARE DIRECTORATE – RENAL OUT PATIENTS SERVICES ALL SITESSENIOR CHARGE NURSEREF NO: HH563/10/17JESALARY: £32,013 - £42,205BAND 7 – HOURS: 37.5

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join the Renal Team in NHS Fife. As Senior Charge Nurse for the dialysis areas you will be responsible for ensuring high quality, patient centred care in the 3 Dialysis Units across Fife. Your primary base will be Victoria Hospital Kirkcaldy with regular travel to the satellite units. The post is an exciting opportunity to influence, manage and lead a team in delivering contemporary care in a busy environment, working with a well established multi-disciplinary team. You will work closely with the other Renal areas including the Inpatient Ward and the Community Team. As a senior nurse with the Emergency Care Directorate you will participate regularly in the Duty Charge Nurse rota. You will have extensive experience in Renal nursing with a particular interest in outpatient dialysis. You will also be able to demonstrate considerable experience of leading a team.

For informal enquiries please contact Yvonne Grieve, Clinical Nurse Manager on 01592 643355 ext 20099.








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NHS FIFE ACUTE SERVICES DIVISION VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDY AND QUEEN MARGARET HOSPITAL, DUNFERMLINE EMERGENCY CARE DIRECTORATE – HOSPITAL AT NIGHT TEAMTRAINEE ADVANCED NURSE PRACTITIONER (HOSPITAL AT NIGHT)REF NO: HH919/05/18JESALARY: £26,830 - £35,933/ £32,013 - £42,205 PRO RATABAND 6/ 7 - ANNEX 21 (TRAINEE PAY ARRANGEMENTS WILL APPLY. BANDING TO BAND 7 FULL BANDING FOLLOWING THE TRAINING PROGRAM)HOURS: 34.5 & 37.5

Our Advanced Nurse Practitioners work effectively as senior members of the Hospital at Night team ensuring the delivery of high quality clinically effective care, utilising advanced clinical skills and knowledge.

We are seeking an individual to join the established Hospital at Night Service. You should be a registered nurse, with an understanding and demonstrable knowledge of the demands of working within an acute environment with evidence of post registration study or equivalent experience in advanced clinical decision making. As a minimum you will have certified clinical examination, assessment and diagnostic skills at level 11.

In line with the national arrangements for pay and banding of trainees, this post is open to suitable individuals who can demonstrate an ability to develop into the role of Advanced Nurse Practitioner following the successful completion of a structured academic and in-house training program.

Individuals who meet the full requirements for the role of Advanced Nurse Practitioner will commence on Band 7. Those applicants who are interested in developing into the role following the successful completion of both academic qualifications and an in-house Advanced Nurse Practice Toolkit will commence on Band 6 in line with Annex 21 (pay and banding of trainees). On successful completion of this program you will be transferred to Band 7.

For informal enquiries please contact Elaine Paton, Clinical Nurse Manager, Victoria Hospital, Hayfield Road, Kirkcaldy, KY2 5AH on 01592 64335 ext 20014 or email: [email protected]



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FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPWHYTEMANS BRAE HOSPITAL FIFE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT AND SUPPORT TEAM (CAST)COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH NURSE RMN REF NO: FW659/05/18JESALARY: £26,830 - £35,933BAND 6 – HOURS: 37.5

An exciting opportunity has arisen within NHS Fife Community Mental health services for a RMN to work with Fife Community Assessment and Support Team (CAST).

The CAST nurse service form an integral part of Mental Health services for older adults, working in close partnership with other agencies, providing holistic assessment, short term support and treatment to prevent the need for hospital admission, and to inform longer term care planning, enabling people, wherever possible, to live independently in their own home.

We are seeking an experienced RMN, who is a motivated, confident individual, a team player with relevant experience and a good level of knowledge and skills in working with older adults with a Mental Health diagnosis in both in patient and community settings.

The core service hours are Monday – Friday 9 -5 with a requirement to work occasional weekends and public holidays on a rota basis

This post requires travel throughout Fife.

For informal enquiries please contact Senior Charge Nurse Tracey Henderson, CAST Fife wide on 01592 643355 ext 28952.







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CLOSING DATE: 12 NOON ON 22ND MAY 2018QUEEN MARGARET HSOPITAL, DUNFERMLINEPLANNED CARE DIRECTORATE – DAY SURGERY UNITCHARGE NURSEREF NO: HH908/05/18EBLSALARY: £26,830 - £35,933BAND 6 - HOURS: 37.5

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse to join our team within the Day Surgery Unit Queen Margaret Hospital Dunfermline.

Supporting the Senior Charge Nurse to manage the nursing team and support service development is an integral part of this leadership role. Participation in audit and quality improvement is essential therefore previous experience of this is desirable.

Good decision making skills in clinical practice and the ability to work without supervision are essential as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills. You must possess evidence of effective team working and excellent interpersonalskills, and be committed to patient focused care.

You should be educated to degree level/working towards a degree or have equivalent experience and education. You will be required to be competent in the necessary evidence based clinical skills relating to Day Surgery. Evidence of further education/continuous professional development and be willing to commit to life-long learning and continuing professional development both of yourself and that of your team.

You will be required to be flexible in your approach to working as the hours of work will be to meet the needs of the service.

For informal enquiries please contact Senior Charge Nurse Nola Cassidy on 01383 623623 ext 23010.








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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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FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPWEST DIVISIONCOMMUNITY SPECIALIST NURSE SERVICEFIFE WIDE - BASED AT LADYBANK CLINICCARDIAC REHABILITATION (CR) SPECIALIST NURSEREF NO: WD410/05/18LBSALARY: £26,830 - £35,933 BAND 6 - HOURS: 37.5

Cardiac Rehabilitation (CR) has been in Fife for over 25 years. The model has evolved over the years from being focused on physical rehabilitation into a comprehensive, individualised lifestyle programme. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a CR Specialist Nurse to join the Fife Community Cardiac Specialist Nurse Service. This role is to support the delivery of the Fife Cardiac Rehabilitation agenda across Fife. The role comprises of undertaking individual clinical risk assessments of people with heart disease (HD) conditions including heart failure, the identification of the most appropriate programmes of CR for individuals and supporting the delivery of rehabilitation. This is done through working in partnership across primary and secondary care, including agencies and organisations outside the NHS to support people with HD conditions in their individual rehabilitation and health behaviour change.

For informal enquiries, please contact Anne McEwan, Team Leader on 01383 565166 or 07748 980395.








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FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPEAST DIVISION – ADAMSON HOSPITAL AND GLENROTHES HOSPITALCHARGE NURSE (2 POSTS)REF NO: ED353/05/18EBLSALARY: £26,830 - £35,933BAND 6 - HOURS: 37.5

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Charge Nurse within Ward 1 Glenrothes, and Tarvit Ward Adamson, Community Hospital The role will combine supporting the senior charge nurse in the management of the ward and also the delivery of high quality care to our patients. You will need to demonstrate that you have the ability to be an excellent example to your colleagues in the delivery of holistic patient care and be able to pass that ability on. You will also need to demonstrate that you have enough understanding of the key issues in ward management to be able to step up to this challenging position.

Please mention in your supporting statement the post (s) you are applying for.

For Informal Enquiries Ward 1, Glenrothes Hospital contact Barbara Skinner Senior Charge Nurse on 01592 740272 and for Tarvit Ward, Adamson Hospital contact Lorraine Caulfield Senior Charge Nurse on 01334 651255.








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VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYNURSING DIRECTORATE – TISSUE VIABILITYSPECIALIST TISSUE VIABILITY NURSEREF NO: HH930/05/18EBLSALARY: £26,830 - £35,933BAND 6 - HOURS: 37.5

An exciting and challenging opportunity for an experienced registered nurse has arisen with the Tissue Viability Team. You will be part of the acute team based at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy; however will work closely with specialist practitioners in the community to ensure a consistent approach to tissue viability across NHS Fife. You will be passionate about providing person centred care and have an invested interest in tissue viability. An ability to work autonomously whilst being an effective part of a small specialist team is important. You will be an experienced practitioner with experience in assessing and managing patients with a range of highly complex wounds, including negative pressure wound therapy, pressure ulcers and practice a holistic approach to wound management. Excellent communication skills are essential. An ability to manage challenging and complex situations in a professional manner should be demonstrated. The post is 37.5 hours per week, worked Monday – Friday.

The interviews for this post are scheduled for the afternoon of Friday 29th June 2018.

For informal enquiries please contact Jane Nicoll (Lead Nurse Tissue Viability) 01592 643355 ext 20016.








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VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYPLANNED CARE DIRECTORATE - MATERNITY UNITROTATIONAL MIDWIVES REF NO: HH610/11/17EBLBAND 5 - £22,440 - £29,034 PRO RATABAND 6 - £26,830 - £35,933 PRO RATAHOURS: VARIOUS - PERMANENT

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

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

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

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

For informal enquiries, please contact Pamela Galloway, Inpatient Midwifery Manager on 01592 643355 ext 29941 and Aileen Lawrie, Head of Midwifery on ext 20022.








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FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPEAST DIVISIONNEWPORT SURGERY, TAYBRIDGEHEADCOMMUNITY STAFF NURSEREF NO: ED350/05/18LBSALARY: £22,440 - £29,034 PRO RATABAND 5 - HOURS: 24.5 OVER 7DAYS

An opportunity has arisen for a staff nurse to join our community nursing team. This is an exciting and challenging time in community nursing and is an excellent opportunity for someone to develop their career in a community setting. You will need good communication skills, be able to work independently using your own initiative and also work as part of a team. You will be required to participate in the weekend rota and be prepared to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service which may include evenings and nights.

For informal enquiries, please contact Ruth Murrie Community Charge Nurse on 01383 542687.








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VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYEMERGENCY CARE DIRECTORATE – WARD 13STAFF NURSESREF NO: HH918/05/18JESALARY: £22,218 - £28,746 PRO RATABAND 5 – HOURS: 30 & 37.5

We require nurse’s with a genuine interest in caring for the older person. Ward 13 is a very busy medical assessment unit with a commitment to multidisciplinary team working. We specialise in caring for patients with delirium and dementia.

You should be able to work using your own initiative and have an active interest in mentoring students and junior staff.

Experience in M&H, venepuncture and cannulation are desirable, but training can be provided. Good communication skills are essential.

Hours will be worked to suit the needs of the service; this will include rotation to night duty.

These positions will be temporary to Ward 13 for a period of 6 – 12 months but will be permanent to the directorate.

For informal enquiries please contact Senior Charge Nurse Amy Fox or Charge Nurse Fiona Dick/Lauren Hynd on 01592 643355 ext 21075








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

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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VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYPLANNED CARE DIRECTORATE - THEATRE RECOVERY (FIFE WIDE)STAFF NURSE / OPERATING DEPARTMENT PRACTITIONERREF NO: HH847/03/18EBLSALARY: £22,440 - £29,034 PRO 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 – GYNAECOLOGY - WARD 32 STAFF NURSEREF NO: HH910/05/18EBLSALARY: £22,440 - £29,034 PRO RATA BAND 5 - HOURS: 34.5

Ward 32 is a busy gynaecology ward, dealing with both waiting list and emergency admissions for the whole of Fife.

If successful you would be joining a well-motivated and dynamic team, who strive to deliver the highest level of care to all patients at all times.

You are required to be a forward thinking individual with good written and oral communication skills. You will have to work well individually and also as a part of a multi-disciplinary team.

You will have to show a genuine interest in caring for all gynaecological conditions.

The post is rotational to cover the needs of the service.

Informal Enquiries: Anne Ciarletta Sandra Fawns Clinical Co-Coordinator Senior Charge Nurse Victoria Hospital Ward 32 Phone 01592 729940 Phone 01592 729932








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VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYPLANNED CARE DIRECTORATE - WARD 31 STAFF NURSE REF NO: HH909/05/18EBLSALARY: £22,440 - £29,034BAND 5 - HOURS: VARIOUS (FULL AND PART TIME)

We are currently looking to recruit a band 5 nurse to join our team. We have developed our ward to become the first dedicated fracture neck of femur ward in Scotland. This will be an exciting opportunity to be part of this new initiative.Ward 31 is a 23 bedded ward. We are a very busy ward with a predominately high number of frail elderly patients, some of which suffer from delirium or dementia. Many of these patients suffer from acute medical issues.You will be joining a well motivated and dynamic multi-disciplinary team who strive to deliver the highest level of care possible.

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

You should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be able to embrace change and deliver excellent patient centred care always.

Clinical supervision will be available to successful candidates.

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

For informal enquiries please contact Karen Peacock, Senior Charge Nurse on 01592 729331 ext 29777. Please telephone between 2-3pm only.







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CLOSING DATE: 12 NOON ON 22ND MAY 2018VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYACUTE MEDICINE OF THE ELDERLYSTAFF NURSESREF NO: HH569/10/17JESALARY: £22,218 - £28,746 PRO RATABAND 5 – HOURS: VARIOUS

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

This is an ideal opportunity to join a team who has a newly appointed motivated and enthusiastic Senior Charge Nurse interested in developing a highly specialist workforce. There are permanent full time and part time positions available. The recruiting ward is currently undergoing a period of transformation and we would welcome motivated caring staff into the team.

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 be enthusiastic, dynamic and self motivated with a real interest in acute Medicine of the Elderly nursing.

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

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




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FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPWEST DIVISIONCOWDENBEATH MEDICAL PRACTICECOMMUNITY STAFF NURSE / CONTINENCE LINK NURSEREF NO: WD408/05/18LBSALARY: £22,440 - £29,034 PRO RATABAND 5 - HOURS: 30

An exciting development opportunity has arisen for a part time qualified adult registered nurse to work with the District Nursing team at Cowdenbeath Medical Practice. 15 hours of the post is also dedicated to support a continence link service supporting bowel and bladder dysfunction management across West Fife.

You will have a special interest in bowel and bladder dysfunction and 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 the West Fife area. This post is worked between Cowdenbeath & Crossgates Medical Practice however the post holder may be assigned work within the wider area of West Fife as service delivery and staffing levels dictate.

Previous Community experience is desirable, but not essential as full induction to the post will be given. The post includes participation in the weekend Rota. 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 the successful candidate in this role.

Informal Enquiries: Darren Karrim, District Nurse Team Leader on 01383 830203 or District Charge Nurse Lucy Sinclair on 01383 511011.








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FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPWEST DIVISIONLINBURN HEALTH CENTRE, DUNFERMLINECOMMUNITY STAFF NURSEREF NO: WD411/05/18LBSALARY: £22,440 - £29,034BAND 5 - HOURS: 37.5

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced staff nurse to work as a member of the District Nursing team within West Locality base at Linburn HC in Dunfermline.

You must have excellent communication skills, organisational skills, a knowledge of community nursing and a flexible approach to working within the community setting, offering safe, effective patient centred care to people within their own home or a homely setting.

The post is offered on a full time basis. This post includes participation in a weekend rota.

If appropriate you will be expected to undertake the flying start NHS programme.

An orientation programme will be available to support the successful candidate.

You will be required to travel throughout the area.

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VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYPLANNED CARE DIRECTORATE - SPECIAL CARE BABY UNITNEONATAL STAFF NURSEREF NO: HH926/05/18EBLSALARY: £22,440 - £29,034 PRO RATA BAND 5 – HOURS: VARIOUS

A vacancy has arisen in the Neonatal Unit, Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy, for a Band 5 Staff Nurse. (Registered Child Branch, Midwife)

We are a Level 3 Neonatal Unit, consisting of 4 ITU, 2 High Dependency and 14 Special Care cots.At present we have 4 qualified Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners in post and 2 in training.

We are a forward thinking unit. You will be given the opportunity to undertake Foundations in Neonatal Care modules.

We are looking for forward thinking individuals to join our team of staff. You must possess excellent communication skills, and be able to work within the team as well as on your own initiative.

You will be expected to deliver a high standard of care and use a holistic approach to family centred care.An up to date knowledge of evidence based practise and a commitment to the delivery of clinically effective care within neonates is essential.

You will have a recognised clinical qualification and evidence of on-going professional development. Flying Start should have been commenced on qualifying.

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








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VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYEMERGENCY CARE DIRECTORATE - INTENSIVE CARE UNITSTAFF NURSEREF NO: HH834/03/18JESALARY: £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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NHS FIFE, VICTORIA HOSPITALEMERGENCY CARE DIRECTORATE – ADMISSIONS UNIT 1STAFF NURSESREF NO: HH693/01/18JESALARY: £22,440 - £29,034 PRO RATABAND 5 – HOURS: VARIOUS

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

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

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

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

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

Induction and orientation will be provided for the successful candidates.

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








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NHS FIFE, VICTORIA HOSPITALEMERGENCY CARE DIRECTORATE – WARD 21/ 23STAFF NURSEREF NO: HH920/05/18JESALARY: £22,440 - £29,034 BAND 5 – HOURS: 37.5 INTERNAL ROTATION

An Opportunity has arisen for a staff nurse with a keen interest in cardiology to join the nursing team on ward 21(CCU)/ward 23. While experience in cardiology would be advantageous it is not essential.

You will rotate across the cardiology floor between ward 21(CCU) and ward 23. Ward 21 is an 8 bedded Cardiac Care Unit with telemetry. We care for patients with a wide variety of acute cardiac conditions from Myocardial Infarction, cardiac arrthymias and heart failure, as well as providing a GP assessment service Monday to Friday. Ward 23 is fast paced acute cardiology ward with 26 beds which also includes a mix of medical patients with a wide range of general medical conditions.

You will be expected to undergo training in all aspects of cardiac nursing and show commitment to study. This post is 37.5hrs a week with internal rotation dayshift and nightshift.

For informal enquiries please contact Senior Charge Nurse, Jamie Gorman on 01592 643355 ext 20898








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FIFE WIDEPLANNED CARE DIRECTORATE - CLINICAL TEAMSMACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT WORKERREF NO: HH911/05/18EBLFIXED TERM FOR 21 MONTHSSALARY: £20,302 - £22,910 BAND 4 – HOURS: 37.5 (3 POSTS) Would you like to support individuals with cancer?

Are you creative, enthusiastic and driven?

Do you enjoy a challenge?

If so you may be interested in these newly established roles. These are exciting new positions within innovative secure services that support individuals with a variety of cancers.

We are looking for 3 individuals to work within the clinical teams. You will work alongside the clinical teams and collaborate with our colleagues within the improving cancer journey project.

The role is challenging and you must hold good interpersonal and fluent communication skills alongside understanding the complexities of the cancer pathway, ability to prioritise care and ability to judge when to refer on care.

You will be caring, practical individual. You will be passionate about providing high quality care that is safe and person centred. Good communication skills are essential for this role as well as the ability to work with people in a multidisciplinary team. You will be required to work flexible hours Monday- Friday.


For informal inquiries contact Murdina McDonald on [email protected] or telephone 01592 643355 ext 28460.




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BALGONIE WARD CAMERON HOSPITAL HOUSEKEEPERFIXED TERM FOR 1 YEARREF NO: ED323/01/18JESALARY: £16,532 - £18,903 PRO RATABAND 2 – HOURS: 30

An opportunity has become available for a part time housekeeper within Balgonie Ward, Cameron Hospital.

Contracted hours are 30 per week to be worked over 5 days (08.00 – 14.00 Monday to Friday)

We are looking for someone who possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and can work under their own initiative in an environment that is busy and demanding.

Duties will include general housekeeping, stock control and rotation, liaison with support services to ensure a safe and clean environment, participation in audits, administrative tasks and indirect patient care. The successful candidate will report directly to the SCN. Previous experience is not essential although the successful candidate must have a genuine interest in working in a patient focused environment.


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VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYPLANNED CARE DIRECTORATE – DAY INTERVENTION UNIT (DIU)NURSING AUXILIARY REF NO: HH932/05/18EBLSALARY: £16,532 - £18,903 PRO RATABAND 2 - HOURS: 16

An opportunity has become available for a Nursing Auxiliary within the Day Intervention Unit.The Day Intervention Unit covers Endoscopy, Day Surgery and Interventional Radiology.You must have a genuine interest in working within this area and the understanding that given the appropriate training and support, you will be required to work in each area as required.

We are looking for someone who possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and can work under their own initiative in an environment that is busy and demanding.

You must possess evidence of effective team working & excellent interpersonalSkill’s and be committed to patient focused care.

Working within the Decontamination area which is situated within DIU is a requirement of this post. Previous experience is not essential although you will be required to undertake training allowing you to work within this area.An informal visit is recommended.

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

For informal enquiries please contact Senior Charge Nurse Sandra Connelly on 01592 643355 ext 26988.







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CLOSING DATE: 12 NOON ON FRIDAY 25TH MAY 2018SPECIALIST 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

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

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- 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

NHS FIFEDIRECTORATE OF PLANNING AND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPLYNEBANK HOSPITAL, DUNFERMLINE – eHEALTH DEPARTMENTeHEALTH HEAD OF STRATEGY AND PROGRAMMESREF: HH924/05/18JESALARY: £47,562 - £58,799BAND 8B – HOURS 37.5 MON – FRI

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Head of eHealth Strategy & programmes to support the Strategic aims of the Board and partners in the delivery of innovative digital solutions.

Applicants will be leaders in their profession, and have knowledge and experience in clinical work flow in a range of clinical settings and have 5 or more years’ experience in the direct delivery of digital clinical and information systems. The candidate will be required to travel across NHS Fife sites and possibly Scotland to attend meetings as required to achieve the objectives of the role.

Applicants will have to demonstrate how they will work collaboratively, influencing decisions and outcomes, and facilitating consensus in a complex healthcare organisation. They will be required to influence supplier organisations and work collaboratively with them to develop solutions to identified problems, analyse complex problems and develop recommendations and solutions – reaching consensus across sectors.

For informal enquiries please contact Lesly Donovan, General Manager at e-mail address [email protected]






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NHS FIFE DIRECTORATE OF PLANNING AND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPSHAYFIELD HOUSE, KIRKCALDYHEAD OF PLANNING AND PERFORMANCEREF NO: HH915/05/18JESALARY: £40,833 - £49,000BAND 8A – HOURS 37.5

An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen to be part of shaping the future for healthcare in NHS Fife’s Directorate of Planning and Strategic Partnerships. This new role has a lead for Strategic Planning and Performance across NHS Fife and working collaboratively with key strategic partners.

This post will become part of the extended senior team of IMPACT which is an internal business unit and provides tailored support to operational teams to accelerate the delivery of key corporate objectives. The key areas of focus for the team will be the delivery of the NHS Fife Clinical Strategy alongside the financial efficiencies agreed within the Annual Operational Plan (AOP).

We are looking for someone with experience in strategic planning, outstanding organisational skills, the ability to prioritise complex requirements and to work collaboratively with senior staff in NHS Fife, Fife Health and Social Care Partnership and wider key partners.

For informal enquiries, please contact Susan Fraser, Interim Associate Director of Planning and Performance on 01592 643355 ext 20875







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FIFE HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPLYNEBANK HOSPITAL, DUNFERMLINEMACMILLAN (SERVICE REVIEW) PROGRAMME MANAGERFIXED TERM FOR 12 MONTHSREF NO: WD409/05/18JESALARY: £40,833 - £49,000 PRO RATABAND 8A – HOURS 18

The Fife Palliative Care Service delivers a range of specialist services to the people of Fife, in hospices, at home and in other Fife hospitals. In partnership with Macmillan, we will be undertaking a review of this provision to make sure we can continue meet the needs of the people of Fife effectively into the future. We are looking for someone who can bring experience of service review and involving a wide range of partners and stakeholders in programme management role. The post holder will require a high level of communication skills, and the ability to structure and organise the review. There will be a need to source and effectively use data to inform the work.

The successful applicant will provide effective leadership in respect of this review - if you have these skills and experience and an interest and enthusiasm for palliative care, then please get in touch with us.

For informal enquiries please contact Fiona Mackenzie on 01383 565330 (internal ext 35330) or e-mail [email protected]







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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPLINBURN ROAD HEALTH CENTRE, DUNFERMLINE PRACTICE MANAGER REF NO: WD369/02/18AC SALARY: £26,830 - £35,933 PRO RATABAND 6 – HOURS: 18.75 (JOB-SHARE WITH EXISTING POST-HOLDER)

An exciting opportunity to work as a Practice Manager (on a job-share basis) working with the Linburn Road Medical Practice in Dunfermline is available.

You will have experience at a junior management level, preferably within General Practice. You are expected to have well developed communication, negotiation and problem solving skills and be able to work on your own initiative, as well as being a good team member.

A flexible approach will be essential to ensure continued successful day to day running and undertake a leadership role with the GPs for the ongoing development of the Practice.

You will work mornings or afternoons five days a week.

For informal enquiries please contact Lesley Eydmann, Clinical Services Manager, Lynebank Hospital on 01383 565465.



Our email address is [email protected].

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VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDY HEALTH RECORDS DEPARTMENT HEALTH RECORDS MANAGERREF NO: HH931/05/18AC SALARY: £26,830 - £35,933 PRO RATA BAND 6 – HOURS: 37.5

An opportunity has arisen within the Health Records team in the Acute Division for a self-motivated manager with a proven record in leading teams through development and change, with experience in Health Records Management.

As the Health Records Manager you will be responsible for managing the ongoing development, modernisation and provision of the Health Record Service in the Acute Division.

You should be able to demonstrate management experience within Health Records and have evidence of continued professional development. An Institute of Health Records and Information Management (UK) Diploma or equivalent experience within Health Records is essential.

For informal enquiries please contact Angie Shepherd, Deputy Divisional Head of Health Records on 01592 643355 ext: 28669.







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FIFE HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPELDERLY SERVICES, STRATHEDEN HOSPITAL, CUPAR OR SPECIALIST SERVICES, LYNEBANK HOSPITAL, DUNFERMLINEPERSONAL ASSISTANT TO CLINICAL SERVICES MANAGER REF NO: FW654/05/18AC SALARY: £20,302 – £22,910 PRO RATABAND 4 – HOURS: 35 An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced Personal Assistant to support the Clinical Services Managers and their wider teams. You will provide a professional and comprehensive Personal Assistant, secretarial and administrative service to support the CSMs at senior management level. You will also provide support to the wider secretariat staff with a variety of duties as required for cover purposes. You will act as first point of contact for the Clinical Services Manager in each team and the Senior Management Team, in terms of dealing with telephone and face to face enquiries from staff at all levels within the organisation, the general public and external agencies, ensuring appropriate action is taken, or enquiry is redirected to other staff where appropriate. You will establish and maintain a variety of databases and processes. You will have extensive experience in diary management for Senior Managers. You should have an HNC in Secretarial Studies or equivalent level of secretarial experience of supporting a Senior Manager in the Health Service. It is essential that you have experience of working with and supporting Senior and Executive Managers. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail required also the ability to work autonomously or as part of a team.

Experience in taking formal minutes at a strategic level is also essential. You should have Digital dictation experience also Audio typing or Typing Qualification and an ECDL or equivalent proficiency in all Microsoft packages.

Cover will be required across sites on occasion therefore the ability to travel is essential.

For informal enquiries please contact Marlene Robinson, Clinical Support Supervisor on 01592 648083.







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SOUTH EAST AND TAYSIDE REGIONAL PLANNING GROUPSTRATHBROCK COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP CENTRE, BROXBURNADMINISTRATOR FOR REGIONAL MANAGED CLINICAL NETWORK FOR CHILD PROTECTIONREF NO: HH927/05/18AC SALARY: £20,302 – £22,910 PRO RATABAND 4 – HOURS: 18.75

The Regional Managed Clinical Network for Child Protection in the south east of Scotland (NHS Fife, Borders and Lothian) wishes to recruit an experienced administrator to support the Network Manager and Lead Clinician in leading this established network. You will provide a comprehensive secretarial and administrative support service to the Network Manager, Lead Clinician and wider network; co-ordinate the audit, quality and evaluation work streams of the network; play a key role in the dissemination of information; take responsibility for organising events; develop and maintain effective administrative systems to facilitate the smooth running of the network.

We are looking for an individual who is self motivated and able to develop effective working relationships with colleagues across the Network. You should have significant experience in an administrative role and able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and organisational skills as well as providing a high quality office administrative service. Some travel will be required across the region and occasionally further afield in Scotland.

For informal enquiries please contact Jan McClean, Regional Healthcare Planner on 07825 385368 or 01506 775612.








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FIFE HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPGLENROTHES AREA ICASS ADMINISTRATOR REF NO: ED348/04/18AC SALARY: £17,760 – £20,727 PRO RATA BAND 3 – HOURS: 35 (MONDAY TO FRIDAY)

Community Nursing and Day Hospitals are multi-disciplinary teams who work in collaboration with other services to ensure that patients receive the right care both at home and via out-patient appointments within our Day Hospital Service.

An opportunity has arisen for someone with excellent organisational skills to join our teams based within Glenrothes Hospital. You will be the first point of contact to the service and will play a critical part in the overall system. You should possess excellent Administration skills, as well as being someone who is able to communicate information effectively.

You should be educated to Higher, SVQ level 3 or have equivalent NHS experience. A sound knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Excel and a knowledge of NHS databases is vital as you will be required to manage an electronic referral system and database (training will be given).

Excellent telephone and communication skills will be essential as well as a positive outlook in relation to high quality customer care and team working.

If you feel that you can play an active part in this developing service, then we would like to hear from you.

For informal enquiries please contact Marie Young, Business Services Administrator, Adamson Community Hospital, Cupar on 01334 651252.






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CLOSING DATE: 12 NOON ON 25TH MAY 2018 ST ANDREWS COMMUNITY HOSPITALOUT-PATIENTS DEPARTMENT HEALTH RECORDS CLERICAL OFFICER REF NO: HH928/05/18AC SALARY: £16,532 – £18,903 PRO RATA BAND 2 – HOURS: 30

We require a part 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 on 01592 643355 ext 20332.







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FIFE HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPSTRATHEDEN HOSPITAL, CUPARMENTAL HEALTH MEDICAL RECORDS DEPARTMENT CLERICAL OFFICERREF NO: FW608/02/18AC SALARY: £16,532 – £18,903 PRO RATABAND 2 – HOURS: 16 OVER 4 DAYS (MON, TUES, WED AND FRI)

A vacancy has arisen for a Clerical Officer within a busy Mental Health Medical Records Department based at Stratheden Hospital, Cupar.

You will provide administrative support from the point of referral to the service, including patient registration, retrieval and preparation of casenotes for out-patient and inpatient contacts. You will be required to cull medical records from secondary storage and prepare for scanning using the Scanfile system.

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.

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 / ext 56352 or email: [email protected].







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ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS

FIFE WIDE BASED AT VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYADVANCED PRACTITIONER/LEAD MSK PHYSIOTHERAPIST REF NO: HH876/04/18AP SALARY: £40,833 - £49,000BAND 8A - HOURS: 37.5 PER WEEK (5 DAYS OVER 7)

PLEASE NOTE PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT RE-APPLY

NHS Fife Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Team has robust strategic leadership and pride themselves in participation in the development of services locally and Nationally. Staff engagement and support are key themes which underpin the development and delivery of MSK Physiotherapy to the Fife population.

We are looking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic HCPC registered Physiotherapist to provide clinical, strategic and operational leadership to our MSK physiotherapy staff. You will be expected to carry a clinical caseload,(a minimum of 4 clinics per week), at advanced practice level and to liaise with service managers, orthopaedic and rheumatology consultants, GP’s, nurse practitioners and physiotherapists to provide, monitor and develop an integrated advanced MSK provision in both acute and community settings. You will receive guidance in this role from the operational and clinical lead therapists, undertaking clinical audit, report writing and strategic participation in the management team within the service.

You will be expected to work across NHS Fife. Orthopaedic clinics are provided in Kirkcaldy and Dunfermline, and the flexibility to travel around the Fife area on a daily basis is required, depending on the needs of the service.

You must have an excellent knowledge base regarding the management of musculoskeletal conditions and previous practical experience at highly specialist or advanced practice physiotherapy level. Injection therapy would be preferable. Experience of teaching undergraduates and junior staff and evidence of effective clinical leadership are essential. You will be motivated, possess excellent communication skills and have a willingness to be an active team player.

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

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

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FIFE HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPSTRATHEDEN HOSPITAL, CUPAR – EXPECTED TO WORK FIFE WIDEMENTAL HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY HEAD OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTSECONDMENT OPPORTUNITYREF NO: FW657/05/18AC SALARY: £32,013 – £42,205 BAND 7 – HOURS: 37.5


An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably skilled and experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Mental Health Occupational Therapy service in Fife. You will be responsible for the clinical management of all staff across the Fife Mental Health Occupational Therapy service ensuring the service is safe, effective, efficient, patient centred and delivered to a high quality and standard. You will also ensure the service is responsive and developing in line with local and national strategies and policies, be responsible for health and safety of staff, clinical governance, recruitment, professional and personal development of staff in their clinical skills and roles. You will also work closely with the other band 7’s within the Occupational Therapy Mental Health service to ensure equity of services across Fife and to support service development, quality improvement and change management. You will also work closely with the band 8 Occupational Therapy professional manager ensuring that clinical tasks are undertaken in a timely and effective manner and that clinical systems and processes are efficient and effective. You will also support the band 8b Lead Occupational Therapist to ensure the strategic direction of the Occupational Therapy service.

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

You will be expected to work Fife wide. This is a secondment post and at the end of this time, it is expected that you will return to your substantive post.

You will be expected to work autonomously being able to manage and prioritise the many clinical and managerial demands placed on them. 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) – TURAS.

Provisional interview date: 21st May 2018.


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For informal enquiries please contact Lynn Dorman on ext 22147 or email [email protected].








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EMERGENCY CARE DIRECTORATEVICTORIA HOSPITALFRAILTY INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT TEAM (IAT)SPECIALIST PHYSIOTHERAPIST REF NO: HH905/05/18APSALARY: £26,830 - £35,933 BAND 6 - HOURS: 37.5

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and innovative physiotherapist to work as a Specialist Physiotherapist within our Frailty Integrated Assessment Team at the front door. Early identification, effective assessment and management of frailty have been identified as significant priorities for NHS Fife to optimise patient outcomes. The Integrated Assessment team is a rapidly developing multidisciplinary team which provides comprehensive assessment for patients who are identified as having frailty syndromes to ensure effective identification of patient pathways and destination of care is reached in a timely manner. You should be a registered Physiotherapist with significant acute care and frailty experience with a passion for working with older people and a keen desire to develop within this dynamic service.

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

You should possess knowledge skills and competencies normally associated with significant post graduate experience and should have a collaborative approach to working with older people. You should possess advanced communication, interpersonal skills and negotiation skills to support you in this rewarding role.

For further information please contact Louise Kellichan, IAT Team Lead on 01592 643355 ext 21491 or Joy Reid, Nurse Consultant: Older People on 01592 643355 ext 21158 or Amanda Wong, Physiotherapy Manager on 01592 643355 ext 21108.







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FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPFIFE WIDE DIVISIONKIRKCALDY HEALTH CENTRE DIETITIAN/SPECIALIST DIETITIAN REF NO: FW661/05/18LBFIXED TERM UNTIL END OF APRIL 2019SALARY: £22,440 - £29,034 OR £26,830 - £35,933 BAND 5/BAND 6 (DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE) - HOURS: 37.5

The Nutrition & Dietetic Department is a Fife wide service providing Dietetic care to one Acute hospital, Primary Care hospitals and the community. The department is currently arranged into clinical groups for; Acute, Diabetes, Nutritional Support , Older People and Paediatric. There are also specialist Dietitians working in Mental Health, Eating Disorders and Health Improvement.

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

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

Job Purpose:

This post is to assist the Paediatric Team with the service to babies, children and adolescents in the hospital and community in Fife. This service is provided in both VHK and QMH hospitals and various community clinics. You should be able to demonstrate good knowledge of clinical dietetics and CPD. An awareness of the importance of excellent communication, organisational and time management skills and the ability to work independently are also required.Working Areas/Caseload:

This will be a mixed caseload which may include outpatients/inpatients; including allergy management, faltering growth and maternal weight management.


For informal enquiries, please contact Janie Gordon, Professional Head of Service, Nutrition & Dietetic department 01383 565350 or 01383 565352.


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FIFE HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPSTRATHEDEN HOSPITAL, CUPAR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERVICEOCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTREF NO: FW656/05/18AC SALARY: £22,440 - £29,034 BAND 5 – HOURS: 37.5

An exciting opportunity has arisen for suitably skilled and experienced Occupational Therapist to join the mental health Occupational Therapy service in Fife. The post is within the adult mental health service working primarily within the community and ward settings. Although this post is based at Stratheden, the mental health occupational therapy service is a Fife wide service and you may be required to work on different sites.

You will be responsible for supporting the band 6 and 7 Occupational Therapist in developing the service in line with national strategies and drivers. You will also be responsible for a caseload of patients ensuring they receive specialist occupational therapy assessments from the National baseline assessment toolkit as well as evidence based interventions. You will be responsible for providing an effective service to patients which is evidence based and is of a high standard and quality. 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 also be responsible for the delegation and supervision of work to junior staff and Technical Healthcare support workers. You will also be Practice Placement Educator and be responsible for the supervision of students in the team.

You will have completed NES Flying start programme for new graduates and will have achieved the first gateway of the KSF (TURAS) process.

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, development days 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) - now TURAS. 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 on 01334 696314 or email [email protected].


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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 PARTNERSHIPFIFE WIDE – MENTAL HEALTH SINGLE GATE WAYCASE PRACTITIONERSECONDMENT OPPORTUNITY REF NO: FW619/03/18AC SALARY: £22,440 – £29,034BAND 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

- 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 Alister Hynie on 01592 648185.


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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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VICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDY OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY CLINICAL SUPPORT WORKER REF NO: HH912/05/18AC SALARY: £20,302 - £22,910 PRO RATA BAND 4 – HOURS: 16 (OVER 4 DAYS)

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the NHS Fife Occupational Therapy Service for a Band 4 Occupational Therapy support worker to work within the Medical Occupational Therapy team. This post is based in the acute medical wards at the Victoria Hospital, however as part of your role you may be required to support OT activity across the hospital. The post requires an ability to travel throughout Fife for the delivery of equipment or follow up visits.

As a support worker you will assist the Occupational Therapy team in the delivery of a range of client-centered interventions which focus on a return to independence in activities of daily living to promote discharge from hospital.

This is a diverse role within a multi-disciplinary team and will entail a range of different duties with a complex client group. You will require good communication skills, a flexible approach and the ability to carry out allocated tasks independently, effectively and to a high standard.

There are opportunities within the service for support workers to participate in relevant education and development programmes and regular supervision will be provided.

Previous experience of working with patients with a range of conditions and complex needs is desirable and an SVQ level 3 certificate in health / social care or evidence of working towards is essential.

For informal enquiries please contact Hazel Johnstone, OT Medical Team Leader – email: [email protected] or Juliet Barr / Gemma Drysdale OT’s on 01592 643355 ext 21711 or 21094.







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FIFE HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPINTEGRATED COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES (ICASS) ST ANDREWS COMMUNITY HOSPITALHEALTH CARE SUPPORT WORKERREF NO: FW662/05/18APSALARY: £17,760 - £20,727 PRO RATABAND 3 - HOURS: 22.5

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

The primary function of this role will be to work with the Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy Services within Intermediate Care to deliver therapeutic treatment programmes to service users in the ward setting or their own homes, preventing hospital admission and supporting early discharge from hospital. Physiotherapists & Occupational Therapists will provide specialist assessments to this patient group and allocate work to this post holder. This post will sit with the Physiotherapy team primarily and they will provide supervision and development.

You will have an SVQ Level III in Health and Social Care or equivalent. Experience working as a Physiotherapy and/or Occupational Therapy support worker would be desirable. It would be desirable to have experience working with older people as they are the main group of service users referred. Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team you will be expected to carry out ongoing treatment programmes for a mixed caseload of mainly older people.

You will have good organisational skills, excellent communication skills and be able to work independently as well as within the team.

There may be occasions where you will be required to work in one of the other community hospital sites within the Division. Evening and weekend working are part of ongoing developments. Our service offers regular supervision, PDP and supports training opportunities. The ability to travel throughout the area is essential.

For informal enquiries please contact Alison Constance, Physiotherapy Team Lead 01334 465756 (admin) or email [email protected]



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OTHER THERAPEUTIC

FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPPENTLAND HOUSE, LYNEBANK HOSPITAL, DUNFERMLINELEAD PHARMACIST- MEDICINES MANAGEMENT REF NO: WD384/03/18LBSALARY: £47,562 - £58,799BAND 8B - HOURS: 37.5

This is an exciting opportunity for a pharmacist with strong leadership skills to lead the medicines management team within NHS Fife. You will be responsible for strategy and service development for the medicines management service. You will provide pro-active expert advice directly to directors and senior clinicians and manage formulary processes including the introduction of new medicines and clinical guidance. You will ensure that current medicines management systems and processes are advanced to support the safe and cost-effective use of medicines.

Excellent communication, organisational and time management skills are key attributes required to successfully deliver this role. In addition you will have senior managerial and leadership experience across a range of settings in community, hospital or academic pharmacy and able to demonstrate a high level of professional practice

You will have a Masters degree in Pharmacy or equivalent and be on the register of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). In addition you will have a relevant post graduate qualification in pharmacy (e.g. Diploma or MSc in Clinical Pharmacy).

For informal enquiries, please contact Evelyn McPhail, Director of Pharmacy at [email protected] or on 01383 565341.








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FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPVICTORIA HOSPITAL, KIRKCALDYSENIOR PHARMACIST, EDUCATION & TRAININGREF NO: WD406/04/18LBSALARY: £40,833 – £49,000BAND 8A - HOURS: 37.5

An opportunity has arisen for a Pharmacist to join our forward thinking and dynamic Pharmacy team in NHS Fife to lead on education and training.

You will be responsible for the development, management and co-ordination of education and training for pharmacy staff and trainees including pre-registration training, vocational training, in-service training, undergraduate and postgraduate education and vocational training programmes. The post holder will contribute to pharmacy practice research through leading quality improvement projects, research studies and supervising others on formal postgraduate programmes.

You will directly line manage the Lead Technician, Support Staff Development and work alongside the Senior Pharmacist, Medical Education as part to the NHS Fife Education and Training team.

You will also have the opportunity to work as part of the clinical pharmacy team delivering highly specialised pharmaceutical care on a sessional basis.

You will have experience of teaching, supervision, assessment and evaluation of education and training for staff and/or students. You will have significant post registration experience as a pharmacist in a clinical setting and have experience of research/audit and using outcomes to improve practice.

To apply for this post you must have a relevant post graduate qualification in pharmacy (e.g. Diploma or MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience) and have significant experience as a pharmacist in a clinical setting. You will be a role model practitioner with motivational skills, be able to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with multidisciplinary colleagues and be able to teach and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students.

This post is NHS Fife wide and will work across the NHS Fife Single System Pharmacy Service and the ability to travel throughout Fife is essential.

For informal enquiries, please contact Geraldine Smith, Lead Pharmacist, Clinical Governance & Education 01383 623623 ext 35867



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FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPFIFE WIDE DIVISIONCHILD AND FAMILY PSYCHOLOGY LYNEBANK HOSPITAL DUNFERMLINE, STRATHEDEN HOSPITAL CUPAR, WHYTEMAN’S BRAE HOSPITAL KIRKCALDYHIGHLY SPECIALISED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTREF NO: FW655/05/18LBSALARY: £32,013 - £42,205 OR £40,833 – £49,000 PRO RATABAND 7/8A - HOURS: 2 X 18.75

INTERNAL NHS FIFE CANDIDATES ONLY

The post is funded at Band 8a but newly qualified clinical psychologists, who are not yet eligible to supervise, will be appointed at Band 7.

There are 2 x 0.5 wte posts available, within CAMHs Looked After Services and Specialist Trauma services. We also expect to have other generic child and family, child LD sessions available on a fixed term basis.

You will work within Child and Family Psychology / CAMHS, providing psychological assessment and treatment for children and families and liaising closely with colleagues from CAMHS as well as professionals from education, social work and voluntary agencies.

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

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Hilary Maddox, Head of Child and Family Psychology on 01383 565400 or e-mail: [email protected].



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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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QUEEN MARGARET HOSPITAL, DUNFERMLINEPLANNED CARE DIRECTORATESPECIALIST ORTHOPTISTREF NO: HH922/05/18LBFIXED TERM FOR 12 MONTHSSALARY: £26,830 - £35,933 PRO RATA BAND 6 - HOURS: 20


We are looking for a specialised orthoptist to join our team at NHS Fife on a fixed term of 12 months. The post involves providing orthoptic service to a wide range of paediatric and adult patients from within the ophthalmology service in addition to other medical teams such as maxillofacial, stroke and neurology. We also provide Visual screening to an annual population of over 4000 children. A certain amount of travel between sites will be necessary as the department operates across two hospital sites as well as providing a community orthoptic service. Opportunities to be involved in teaching of hospital staff/pre reg. optometrists are available and research/audit is actively encouraged with regular in-service training within the department.

This post would suit both experienced orthoptists and newly qualified as additional mentoring/training can be arranged as required. You must hold a diploma/degree in Orthoptics and be registered with the Health Professions Council. Fife is situated within a commutable distance from Edinburgh and the central belt of Scotland.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 27th June 2018



Informal enquiries can be addressed to Jennifer Skillen, Head of Orthoptics on 01592 643355 ext 21469 or via email on [email protected]



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

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QUEEN MARGARET HOSPITAL, DUNFERMLINEPLANNED CARE DIRECTORATESPECIALIST ORTHOPTISTREF NO: HH923/05/18LBFIXED TERM FOR 12 MONTHSSALARY: £26,830 - £35,933 PRO RATA BAND 6 - HOURS: 37.5

We are looking for a specialised orthoptist to join our team at NHS Fife on a fixed term of 12 months to cover maternity leave. The post involves providing orthoptic service to a wide range of paediatric and adult patients from within the ophthalmology service in addition to other medical teams such as maxillofacial, stroke and neurology. We also provide Visual screening to an annual population of over 4000 children. A certain amount of travel between sites will be necessary as the department operates across two hospital sites as well as providing a community orthoptic service. Opportunities to be involved in teaching of hospital staff/pre reg. optometrists are available and research/audit is actively encouraged with regular in-service training within the department.

This post would suit both experienced orthoptists and newly qualified as additional mentoring/training can be arranged as required. You must hold a diploma/degree in Orthoptics and be registered with the Health Professions Council. Fife is situated within a commutable distance from Edinburgh and the central belt of Scotland.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 27th June 2018


Informal enquiries can be addressed to Jennifer Skillen, Head of Orthoptics on 01592 643355 ext 21469 or via email on [email protected]



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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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Interviews will be held on Tuesday 26th June 2018.


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








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SUPPORT SERVICES

ESTATES, FACILITIES AND CAPITAL SERVICESVICTORIA HOSPITALPROJECT MANAGER (BUILDING)REF NO: HH735/01/18APSALARY: £32,013 - £42,205BAND 7 - HOURS: 37.5 NHS Fife Estates Department are looking to employ a Project Manager for the professional management of capital projects within the Victoria Hospital and outlying healthcare properties.

Qualifications and Experience will include a relevant Degree or equivalent in an Estates related subject, eg electrical or mechanical engineering, or building construction, also specialist knowledge acquired through post-graduate courses and experience to master’s equivalent level.

The post holder will have worked within the health service profession or similar size organisation and be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of building services and/or building construction, also specialist systems unique to the health service.Experience in Project Management of Major Capital Schemes and accredited NEC3/4 Project Manager is essential and full membership of a related professional institution, e.g. IHEEM, CIOB, RICS, IET would be advantageous.

For informal enquiries please contact David Lowe, Sector Estates Manager on 01383 623623 ext 28118.


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.


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


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ESTATES, FACILITIES AND CAPITAL SERVICESCENTRAL AND WEST FIFEDEPUTY SUPPORT SERVICES MANAGER REF NO: HH904/05/18APSALARY: £26,830-£35,933BAND 6 – HOURS: 37.5


We have a Band 6 opportunity for the post of Deputy Support Services Manager working between Central and West Fife to support the Support Services Manager in the provision of Domestic Services and Support Services throughout Central and West Fife.

You should have experience of managing large numbers of staff; have technical knowledge of documentation relating to healthcare cleaning combined with healthcare cleaning experience. You will have excellent organisation and people management skills and an ability to motivate teams to ensure that the best support service is provided within the resources available. You will be enthusiastic and motivated to achieve results with a proven track record of achievement. You must work effectively as part of a team.

The service operates 24/7 and you will be required to work hours to meet the needs of the services including out of hours as service needs dictate. This post requires travel throughout Fife.


For informal enquiries please contact Midge Rotheram, Support Services Manager on 01592 729359


You can request an application pack by email quoting the job reference number. Our email address is [email protected]. We will acknowledge all application forms submitted by email within 24 hours of receipt. We do not accept CV applications. Applications may be considered on a job share basis.

CLOSING DATE: 12 NOON 22ND MAY 2018

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ESTATES, FACILITIES AND CAPITAL SERVICESQUEEN MARGARET & LYNEBANK HOSPITALSBANK CATERING ASSISTANTREF NO: HH916/05/18APSALARY: £16,532 - £18,903 PRO RATABAND 2 – HOURS: BANK (AS AND WHEN REQUIRED)

An opportunity has arisen to join our dedicated team of Support Services staff within the Catering Departments across Dunfermline. We are currently looking to recruit bank Catering Assistants to cover all aspects of our catering facilities within Queen Margaret and Lynebank Hospitals.

The catering department operates between 7am – 7pm, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Shifts will be agreed as far in advance as possible but some flexibility to cover short notice absence would be beneficial.

You will have a neat and tidy appearance, a cheerful disposition as well as the ability to communicate effectively with staff and customers. Experience in a coffee shop/café or catering environment is essential along with a basic food hygiene certificate. Duties will include preparing barista coffees, toasties, panini’s, baked potatoes and snacks; replenishing stock; keeping the cafes clean and tidy; serving meals at ward level; deep cleaning of the department. You must adhere to all food safety policies and regulations and offer exceptional customer service.

For informal enquiries please contact please contact Saffron Moir, Catering Manager on 01383 623623 ext 25916.






CLOSING DATE: 12 NOON 22ND MAY 2018

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MEDICAL & DENTAL

CLINICAL DIRECTORFIFE WIDE DIVISIONHEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPFIXED TERM6 SESSIONS PER WEEKREF NO: FW653/05/18

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual with exceptional leadership ability, strong relationship management skills and strong clinical credibility who along with the Divisional General Manager and the Head of Nursing can lead the strategic and operational development of the Health & Social Care Partnership’s (H&SCP) Fife Wide Division.

The role of the Clinical Director is critical to the strategic and future success of the H&SCP’s Fife Wide Division. As a key member of the Fife Wide Division Management Team you will work closely with clinicians to support the evolving H&SCP and will play a key role in leading on clinical and care governance for the Division.

Committed to improvement and change, you will be a leader who can facilitate and support colleagues working within the H&SCP to ensure delivery of organisational objectives and excellence in patient safety, clinical and care governance and patient and staff experience.

The role would be suitable for a current Clinical Director, a Clinical Lead who is seeking to enhance their medical management experience and skills or a GP or consultant psychiatrist or other clinician with suitable clinical experience wishing to expand their leadership experience. Initially for a fixed term of two years before review.

For informal enquiries please contact Dr Seònaid McCallum, Associate Medical Director, Tel: 03451555555, Internal Ext 450725 Email: [email protected], mobile 07786 703141

Email [email protected] to obtain a job pack and application form quoting reference FW653/05/18. Completed application forms should be returned in word format to the same email address. You should ensure within the application form you include the names and email addresses of three referees, one of which should be your current or most recent employer.

CLOSING DATE: 25TH MAY 2018

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

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FIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIPMENTAL HEALTH FIFE CHILD & ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICECONSULTANT CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRIST8 SESSIONSREF NO: FW652/05/18

We are seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to work in Fife CAMHS generic child and adolescent psychiatry. This post will be in the West team based in Dunfermline. Currently there is no on-call required of the post holder however in the future on call may become part of the duties of the consultant group. Contributing to emergancy response during normal working hours is expected.

The department (Fife CAMHS) includes a core group of experienced and well qualified clinicians from a number of disciplines, including, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Nursing and Child Psychotherapy and dietetics. The post holder will join an established team of Consultant Psychiatrists. The service has one core trainee from the Edinburgh training scheme and currently also a Higher trainee.

We have been at the forefront in Scotland in developing an Intensive Therapy Service including Eating Disorders to offer community based support for children and young people with severe mental health problems. Other multi-disciplinary teams provide services for young people and children who self harm, for looked after children and for children and young people who have been sexually abused. As consultant psychiatrist you will be required to provide an input to all teams with a special emphasis on the Intensive Therapy. Generic work will include ADHD with co morbid presentations, anxiety, depression and psychosis. The Tier 3 ADHD pathway currently sits within the community paediatric service. It has been established for 10 years and includes nurses (with prescribing role), and psychologists. It offers assessment and treatment for young people with ADHD, including parent education groups and transition clinics for adolescents. The medical input into the pathway is provided by consultant child and adolescent psychiatrists.

The establishment in 2005 of the Playfield Institute as a resource for skills development, research and the provision of information, has opened up new opportunities for the successful post holder to receive support for research and engage in a range of training events.

The CAMH Service also provides essential input into specialist assessment clinics for children and young people thought to be on the Autistic Spectrum.

Candidates must possess their MRCPsych or equivalent qualification and have obtained, or be within 6 months of Specialist Registration at date of interview

Fife’s central location means that you are within easy travelling distance of the glorious Scottish countryside. The region has a wide range of sporting and leisure activities particularly golf and horse riding. There are excellent housing and education facilities and the main teaching centres in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee are close and easily accessible by road or public transport. Assistance with relocation and a car leasing scheme are available.

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Informal enquiries should be directed to Mr Lee Cowie, Clinical Services Manager on 01334 696249 / email [email protected] or Dr Claudia Grimmer, Clinical Lead on 01334 696 250 / email [email protected].

Email [email protected] to obtain a job pack and application form quoting reference number FW652/05/18. Completed application forms should be returned in word format to the same email address. You should ensure within the application form you include the names and email addresses of three referees, one of which should be your current or most recent employer.

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

ANTICIPATED DATE OF INTERVIEW: 22ND JUNE 2018



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DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH, NHS FIFE REF NO: HH887/04/18SALARY CONSULTANT: £78,304 - £105,570 PA PLUS DPH SUPPLEMENTEXCEPTION BAND C £11,009 (SALARY NON MEDICAL - EXECUTIVE LEVEL GRADE E £77,313 - £104,327)

We are seeking an experienced individual to provide strategic direction and leadership to the Public Health agenda in Fife.

NHS Fife is responsible for the health of a population of over 370,000 people across Fife. It carries the public health leadership for the population of Fife, and with Fife Council (with which it shares its boundaries) it is committed to joint service delivery and expanding community planning.

Fife has a mixed socio-economic profile with pockets of significant deprivation, NHS Fife is working in partnership with Fife Council to further develop our joint understanding of the demographics within Fife and how they affect the health and well being of the population. The Director of Public Health will lead on raising awareness of local health concerns and action to address and improve upon these.

Fife is situated 15 miles from Edinburgh and NHS Fife is responsible for the health of a population of over 370,000 people. (NHS Fife delivers services through the Health and Social Care Partnership which includes primary and community care, mental health, learning disability and children’s services and through an Acute Division with two acute hospitals - Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline and Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy.)

This post presents an exciting opportunity to influence and shape the provision of services within an integrated landscape working with Integrated Joint Board colleagues and other community and planning partners.

Experience of operating at a senior level within the NHS and partnership settings is essential. You will have the ability to influence thinking both locally and nationally and be able to demonstrate a track record in addressing health inequalities.

Fife offers excellent quality of life opportunities with extensive cultural and environmental attractions. It has excellent transport links south to Edinburgh and north to Dundee and Perth. Fife offers high quality education, affordable housing and a wide variety of sporting and leisure opportunities.

DATE OF INTERVIEW: Tuesday 29th May 2018

ApplicationsFor informal enquiries please contact Paul Hawkins, Chief Executive, NHS Fife, on 01592 643355 ext 28080 or email [email protected] email [email protected] for a job pack and application form. Completed applications in word format should also be returned to this email address quoting the post reference number.


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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.

CLOSING DATE: Friday 18th May 2018 NHS Fife is an equal opportunities employer and operates a no smoking policy.


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NHS FIFE - CONSULTANT IN OLD AGE PSYCHIATRY PERMANENT, FULL AND PART TIME OPPORTUNITIES REF NO: FW648/04/18

Fife is an area of considerable scenic, historic and cultural interest and a great place to live and work. This is an exciting time to work in the region with the Health & Social Care Partnership and Health Board having the same boundary, so integration offers real opportunities to look at the whole picture of care from a patient’s perspective. The Health & Social Care Partnership supports and encourages Consultant career development. In addition you will be supported in providing strong clinical leadership.

These posts offer ample scope for teaching links within the Universities of Edinburgh, St Andrews and Dundee. Flexible working models are in operation, complementing the good work life balance that this mixed rural urban area offers, with ready access to the cities of Dundee and Edinburgh, good local schools and economical housing.

Within Fife, there is a consultant body of approximately 30 consultants meeting regularly at the Division of Psychiatry, with specialists in General Adult Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, Learning Disabilities, CAMHS, Substance Misuse and Eating disorders as well as Old Age Psychiatry. The On Call commitment for out of hours is shared between all consultants, with the exception of CAMHS consultants and is currently 1 in 18.

There is support from junior medical staff from the South East Scotland rotational training scheme or General Practitioner Specialist Training scheme and will be expected to take part in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. All junior medical posts in Fife are fully accredited by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Old Age Psychiatry in Fife is currently undergoing an exciting period of service development and all of the posts available offer the opportunity to be involved with determining the shape of mental health care for Older Adults in the region for the future.

Post A is a full time Old Age Psychiatry sector posts, based in West Fife available due to retirement. Inpatient beds are at Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline. Outpatient work is based in the Dunfermline area and is supported by multidisciplinary services including CPN, Intensive Home Treatment and Day Hospital teams. There is also active Post Diagnostic Support for Dementia as well as Psychology and Occupational Therapy.

Post B is a full time Old Age Psychiatry sector post, based in North East Fife with inpatient beds in Stratheden Hospital, Cupar. Outpatient work is based across North East Fife and again is supported by multidisciplinary teams including the Intensive Home Treatment Team, CPNs, Dementia Post Diagnostic Support, Psychology and Occupational Therapy.

Post C is a full time Old Age Psychiatry post working in the newly developed Care Home Liaison Service and covering West Fife. This new post has arisen from service development and offers exciting opportunities to help shape the care of older people in the care home setting, with inpatient beds at Queen Margaret Hospital,

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Dunfermline to support this work. It involves working with a team of Care Home Liaison Nurses, as one of two dedicated Care Home Liaison consultants.

Post D is a part time (7 session) Old Age Psychiatry sector post covering the Levenmouth area of Central Fife is available due to retirement. Inpatient beds are at Stratheden Hospital, Cupar and the post is supported by multidisciplinary colleagues including CPN, Intensive Home Treatment, Day Hospital and Post Diagnostic Support services as well as Psychology and Occupational Therapy.

Post E is a newly developed part time (5 session) Old Age Psychiatry post based at Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline. It provides Hospital Liaison to the medical wards at that hospital, including Medicine of the Elderly and Palliative Care wards. It also provides Consultant support to the Intensive Home Treatment team for Older Adults.

Applicants with appropriate qualifications who are progressing towards an Article 14 application are welcome to make enquiries.

Informal enquiries about Old Age Psychiatry posts in the first instance to Dr Katie Paramore, Clinical Lead, on 01592 643355 ext 22034.

Applicants who are within 6 months of CCT date from the date on interview are also invited to apply. These posts may be eligible for Tier 2 Sponsorship if no suitable UK or EEA applicant is identified.

Application forms should be obtained and submitted electronically to [email protected] quoting Reference Number FW648/04/18 and Post. An information pack can be obtained at the same email address. 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.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 12th July 2018CLOSING DATE: 5TH JUNE 2018


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

FULL, PART-TIME OR JOB-SHARE APPLICATIONS WELCOME

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

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

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

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

We welcome informal enquiries to Mandy Alexander/Sharon Duncan, Practice Manager (Job-share) on 01383 733490. Informal visits can be arranged and/or to provide clarity on Terms and Conditions available.

If you wish to apply for this post please email [email protected] and you will be provided with the job pack and an application form for completion. You should ensure within the application form you include the names and email addresses of three referees, one of which should be your current or most recent employer.



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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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SALARIED GP OR PARTNER, PITTEUCHAR, GLENROTHES

Due to restructuring, Rothes Medical Practice in Glenrothes, Fife is looking for a 3-5 session salaried GP to join our friendly team

hours and sessions negotiable list size 8778, of which 1423 are registered in our branch surgery in neighbouring

Thornton 5 Partners, 1 Salaried GP 2 practice nurses and 1 mental health nurse practitioner on site affiliated treatment room nurses, district nurses, podiatrists,

physiotherapists, health visitors and midwives EMIS and Docman, paper light compact practice area, all visits within 10 minute drive central location only 40 minutes from Edinburgh, Dundee and Perth start date ideally 1st September 2018 but negotiable www.rothesmedicalpractice.co.uk

Informal visits or discussions are welcome. Please arrange by contacting our practice manager Susan Davidson on [email protected] or 01592 771177

Applications in writing or by email to Mrs Susan Davidson, Rothes Medical Practice, Pitteuchar Health Centre, Glenrothes, Fife, KY7 4RH

CLOSING DATE 30TH JUNE 2018

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