Neonatal Staff Nurse

NHS Scotland ,
Kirkcaldy, Fife

Overview

Job Description

A vacancy has arisen in the Neonatal Unit, Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy for a Band 5 Staff Nurse. (Registered Child Branch) We are a Level 3 Neonatal Unit, consisting of 4 ITU, 2 High Dependency and 14 Special Care cots. At present we have 6 qualified Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners in post and 1 currently in training. We are a forward thinking unit. You will be given the opportunity to undertake Foundations in Neonatal Care modules. We are looking for forward thinking individuals to join our team of staff. You must possess excellent communication skills, and be able to work within the team as well as on your own initiative. You will be expected to deliver a high standard of care and use a holistic approach to family centred care. An up to date knowledge of evidence based practise and a commitment to the delivery of clinically effective care within neonates is essential. You will have a recognised clinical qualification and evidence of on-going professional development. Flying Start should have been commenced on qualifying. Salary will be pro rata for part time hours. For informal enquiries please contact Senior Charge Nurse Lynn Kuz or Junior Charge Nurse Amanda Stewart on 01592 729192ext 29192 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.