Victoria Hospital
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our dynamic and supportive team on Ward 43 at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy.
Why Join Us?
Friendly, sociable team who support each other on and off shift
Warm welcome guaranteed for all new staff
Excellent opportunities for professional development
About the Role
Ward 43 is a 19-bedded Medicine of the Elderly ward, caring for patients aged 65+ with a range of complex needs. We also host an 11-bedded Acute Frailty Unit, offering a 72-hour assessment period. Its a busy, rewarding environment with a strong team spirit and a shared commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate care.
Were looking for an experienced Band 5 nurse who is passionate about elderly care and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting. If you're seeking a role where you'll be valued, challenged, and supported, we would love to hear from you!
For informal enquiries please contact Senior Charge Nurses Karen Cafferkey on 01592 643355 ext 29443
As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service.
As part of the pre-employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visa as well as EU settled and pre-settled status. To find out more about these routes of permission, please refer to the websitehere.
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 sponsoredBEFORE submitting your application form.
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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