HEALTH PROTECTION NURSE - NHS Fife Internal Applicants Only
East Region Health Protection Team
Department of Public Health
29.6 hours per week/ Fixed term for 6 months
We are seeking a Health Protection Nurse to work within the East Region Health Protection Team. You will be based within NHS Fife Department of Public Health and work closely with Health Protection Nurse Specialists and Consultants in Public Health covering the East Region Health Protection function. The East Region Health Protection Team covers 4 boards (Fife, Forth Valley, Lothian and Borders). You may be required to travel to bases across the region.
You must be registered as a nurse/midwife on the NMC register, have a relevant first level degree and be able to demonstrate evidence of post-registration qualifications and further professional development. You must be willing to undergo further training to advance your skills and knowledge in the field of health protection.
You must have extensive post-registration experience. Community experience, and practical experience in the field of Public Health Nursing/Infection Control is desirable; experience in communicable disease and TB control would be advantageous.
You must have excellent analytical, judgemental, communication and computer skills. Being able to work autonomously and in a team are essential. You should be self-motivated and innovative.
Normal working hours are between 8-6pm Mon-Fri. There will be a requirement to provide cover for the regional on-call health protection service and possibly weekend working.
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme prior to appointment.
Please note the salary for this post is pro rata to part time hours.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its 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.
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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