An opportunity has arisen for a staff nurse to join the team within the Out Patients Department at St Andrews. Out Patients includes a Phototherapy Unit along with a Treatment room within St Andrews Community Hospital. You will have an interest in phototherapy. In house training will be provided for the several nurse led clinics that are currently running in the department. There is an expectation you will be required to manage your own clinics and patient list, training and experience in this area would be advantageous but not essential. We are also looking for someone who has an interest in outpatients and is keen to undertake the training to manage nurse led clinics including vaginal pessary management, assisting with surgical procedures, iontopheresis and cryotherapy. Treatment room experience would be an advantageous but not essential as training is available. The post is worked flexibly Mon-Fri 08:30 - 18:00.
This post is based at St Andrews Community Hospital and mostly worked at St Andrews Community Hospital, however there may be circumstances where you will be asked to work at Adamson Hospital, OPD as well.
We are seeking an individual who must be willing to learn and develop new skills and is keen to contribute to the development of the service. The department can be demanding with long periods of standing and walking.
You will be expected to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
Please note the salary for this part time post is pro rata to part time hours.
Prerequisites
* It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.
* To work in the United Kingdom, you must demonstrate that you have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service.
* Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check. If the post is assessed as a regulated role, your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.
Responsibilities
* Manage own nurse-led clinics and patient list.
* Provide phototherapy services within the Phototherapy Unit.
* Assist with vaginal pessary management, surgical procedures, iontopheresis, and cryotherapy.
* Participate in training for treatment room and other procedures as required.
Qualifications
* Interest in phototherapy and outpatient care.
* Experience in nurse-led clinics is advantageous but not essential.
* Willingness to undertake training in vaginal pessary management, surgical assistance, iontopheresis, and cryotherapy.
* Ability to work long periods of standing and walking.
Benefits
* Flexible working hours – Mon‑Fri 08:30 to 18:00.
* Part‑time salary pro rata to hours worked.
* Family‑friendly policies and full support for disabled candidates and those with long‑term conditions or neurodivergent requirements.
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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