Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Urgent Care Service Fife. As an Urgent Care Practitioner (or trainee under annex 21) you will be a first level Registered General Nurse with current UK NMC registration and substantial post registration experience, you will provide a high quality, safe patient‑centred and effective clinical nursing service in the out‑of‑hours period to the population of Fife and Kinross.
Experience
Ideally you will have experience of Primary Care, Accident & Emergency, Acute Medical/Surgical, or telephone triage. We have centres at Queen Margaret Hospital, Victoria Hospital and St Andrews Community Hospital.
Vacancy
We currently have a vacancy for an experienced, flexible nurse to join our existing nursing team.
Responsibilities
* Evidence excellent communication skills, clinical assessment and critical decision‑making skills.
* Work autonomously and as part of a team within the NMC code at all times.
* Work the required hours, which include a range of shift patterns such as evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays.
Training & Development
We will support you with access to personal development planning, reflective practice, training and mentorship.
Trainee (Annex 21)
Candidates will commence on band 5 and will be required to successfully complete the appropriate qualification(s) or training as outlined within the Annex 21 competency framework prior to progressing to band 6. Candidates who meet the full requirements of the person specification for band 6 will commence payment at band 6 with no requirement to progress through the competency framework.
Requirements
* Must become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme prior to appointment.
* Salary will be pro‑rata to part‑time hours.
Benefits
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.
Additional Information
The following information is provided for transparency and compliance:
* To work in the United Kingdom, a legal permission to work is required, which is granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service.
* Preferred candidates may be checked for entitlement to work in the UK by NHS Scotland Boards.
* Information about UK work routes and sponsorship is available through GOV.UK and NHS Scotland.
* Applicants must confirm that they have the appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible for sponsorship before submitting their application.
Contact
Informal enquiries to Stacey Brown Senior ANP or Jackie Boath.
Equality & Diversity
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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