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We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to work as part of the Haematology Team to support patients through pathways, monitoring progress and identifying potential breach patients - taking appropriate action to avoid these. You will also be involved in auditing the services provided.
The post holder will work with the Haematology team to cover the Haematology Service. We are recruiting an individual to support patients going through different treatment and surveillance pathways.
You will be based at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy and will work collaboratively with the Haematology team to provide a seamless service, which is responsive to individual patient’s needs. You will have a key role in ensuring that patients have a confirmed diagnosis as early as possible, supporting those patients in all stages of the pathway by being a vital point of contact.
This post will involve working as part of a team to ensure that all administrative/assessment functions for patients from the time of GP/Acute Services referral to the time of discharge are coordinated in line with specific care pathways to facilitate the smooth running of the patients’ journey.
You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and an empathic nature to work with patients and their carers to assist in co-ordinating the appointments and information required by clinicians in the pathway.
Excellent IT skills and working knowledge of Excel and database management is essential. Knowledge of NHS IT systems is desirable.
This demanding post requires excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, and the ability to communicate at all levels. A flexible approach is essential, as is the need to be self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks/objectives. This is an exciting opportunity that involves working as part of a friendly, but very busy team/service. When applying for the vacancy, please ensure that the person specification is referred to.
For further details please contact, Gillian Wilson, Nurse Consultant on 01592 729308 or e-mail Gillian.wilson6@nhs.scot or Angela Glancey, Clinical Nurse Manager on 01592 643355 ext 20099 or e-mail angela.glancey2@nhs.scot
Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.
We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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