Staff Nurse

NHS Scotland ,
Dunfermline, Fife

Overview

Job Description

Due to developments within the department, an opportunity has become available for a forward thinking Staff Nurse to join our team within the Regional Endoscopy Unit Queen Margaret Hospital The current vacancy although based at the Regional Endoscopy Unit at Queen Margaret Hospital Dunfermline, will also be required to participate in Endoscopy activity at the Day Intervention Unit at Victoria Hospital Kirkcaldy. You must have a genuine interest in working within Endoscopy and the understanding that you will be given the appropriate training and support to do so. You will be required to undertake additional training to allow you to achieve competencies within your allocated area, and for Endoscopy staff, allowing them to participate in out of hours on call commitments. Good decision making skills in clinical practice and the ability to work with minimal supervision are essential as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills. You must possess evidence of effective team working and excellent interpersonal skills, and be committed to patient focused care. As part of the team you will be fully supported through mentorship, induction, revalidation and teaching programmes. In return you must be committed and motivated in your own professional development. All newly qualified nurses must be committed to undergo the flying start programme. Salary will be pro rata for part time hours For informal enquiries please contact Senior Charge Nurse Ann Walker on 01383 623623 ext 20272 A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment. NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. All applicants are required to confirm their right to work in the UK in their application. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK), European Community (EC) or European Economic Area National please state the visa category under which you are legally entitled to work in the UK on your application form and the expiry date of your leave to remain in the UK.