Position Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced registered nurse to temporarily join our team as a community staff nurse within the District Nursing Service in the Dunfermline locality for 43 weeks to cover a maternity leave.
Key Responsibilities
* Work within a 24‑hour, 7‑day community nursing service.
* Provide care on weekends and public holidays as required.
* Work in other areas of NHS Fife if the service warrants it.
* Travel across the locality to attend to patients.
* Assist the Community Nursing Team to deliver a high‑quality service.
Qualifications and Experience
* Significant nursing experience and demonstrable leadership and communication skills.
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
* Extensive clinical expertise and knowledge in community care.
* Passionate about community care services and able to work autonomously within a dynamic environment as part of the wide Health and Social Care Partnership.
Employment Details
The post will be temporary, 43 weeks, part‑time with a pro‑rated salary. Candidates must be able to work weekends, public holidays and other areas of NHS Fife as required.
Existing permanent employees must first discuss the opportunity with their substantive line manager. External applicants with continuous NHS Service must have a secondment agreement in place.
Secondment Policy: Blink (joinblink.com) provides details.
Right to Work
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a UK or Irish national, you must confirm your right to work in your application. You must have a valid visa, EU settled or pre‑settled status, or be eligible for a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker visa. Eligibility will be assessed by NHS Scotland Boards as part of pre‑employment checks.
Criminal Records Check
Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check. If assessed as a regulated role, your appointment will be subject to the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.
Benefits and Support
We offer flexible working and family‑friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, candidates with long‑term conditions or who are neurodivergent through reasonable adjustments.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its 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. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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