Overview
The Fife Rheumatology Service is managed by the Primary and Preventative Care Services team of the Health and Social Care Partnership (H&SCP) and provides Fife-wide services to people with rheumatic disease. It is a well established department developed since 1994 with a multidisciplinary approach. You will report professionally to the Lead Consultant Rheumatologist, H&SCP who will agree annual objectives, support and supervision and workplan. The post will be based at Whyteman’s Brae Hospital adjacent to the Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy, but the post holder may be required to work in community hospitals across Fife. You will work within the Fife Rheumatic Diseases Unit with opportunity to develop specialist knowledge of the rheumatic diseases, their management and skills such as joint injection.
There is no out of hours or general medicine commitments in this post, but if the applicant wishes to have extra sessions participating in the acute medicine rota this can be discussed with the medical team. It is anticipated that this is a 12-month post, with an option for extension depending on the post holder and the needs of the Rheumatology department. Opportunity and time for delivering teaching and quality improvement is provided, and previous Fellows have achieved national publications/presentations during their time with us. This post provides the ideal opportunity to gain more experience and hone your CV in a broad range of areas, with previous Fellows successfully being appointed directly into competitive training programmes as a result.
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.
Responsibilities
* Report professionally to the Lead Consultant Rheumatologist, H&SCP who will agree annual objectives, support and supervision and workplan.
* Based at Whyteman’s Brae Hospital adjacent to the Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy with possible work in community hospitals across Fife.
* Work within the Fife Rheumatic Diseases Unit with opportunity to develop specialist knowledge of rheumatic diseases and skills such as joint injection.
* No out of hours or general medicine commitments; extra sessions in the acute medicine rota can be discussed with the medical team.
* 12-month post with an option for extension depending on departmental needs.
* Opportunity for teaching and quality improvement; past Fellows have achieved national publications/presentations.
* Opportunity to gain experience and enhance CV; past Fellows have progressed to competitive training programmes.
Eligibility and compliance
* NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all 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.
* To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement to demonstrate the relevant permission to work; this is typically granted by the UK Visas and Immigration Service.
* As part of pre-employment checks, entitlement to work will be verified; it can be evidenced through visa types and EU settled or pre-settled status. See GOV.UK for details.
* For specific post types, sponsorship via UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa may be possible if the employer is a licensed Sponsor and the post meets salary thresholds. See further information on these criteria.
* Check you have the appropriate right to work or sponsorship eligibility before submitting your application.
* From 1 April 2025, criminal records check requirements may differ (regulated role may require PVG). Changes will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team. See Disclosure Scotland Changes for details.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
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. Applications from all sections of society are welcome.
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