Nurse Practitioner​/Staff Nurse AA

Role Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Nurse Practitioner or Staff Nurse within the Pre‑assessment suite at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy. This is a fixed‑term post for 9 months covering maternity leave and will primarily be Monday to Friday, depending on the needs of the service.

• Support the Senior Charge Nurse in delivering a clinically effective service preparing patients for admission for surgery.
• Assist in managing waiting‑list patients attending for elective surgical procedures, working closely with Nurse Practitioner colleagues, Consultant Anaesthetists and Surgeons.
• Carry out comprehensive medical assessment, physical examination and manage ongoing medical needs of elective patients to facilitate planned admission for surgery.
• Develop and expand the role to meet the needs of the patient and the service.

• Staff Nurse (Band
  5):
  Relevant previous experience in a variety of surgical / orthopaedic settings; knowledge of the acute surgical / orthopaedic pathway desirable.
• Nurse Practitioner (Band
  6):
  Completed the Advanced Clinical Examination and Non‑Medical Prescribing course.
• Member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme prior to appointment.
• Right to work in the United Kingdom.

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required.

• Fixed‑term post for 9 months covering maternity leave; salary is pro‑rata for part‑time work.
• Flexible working and family‑friendly policies.
• Full support for disabled candidates and candidates with long‑term conditions or who are neuro‑divergent by making reasonable adjustments.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Applications from all sections of society are welcomed.