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An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Neonatal Unit at the Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy, Community Neonatal Liaison Nurse to join our team.
We are a Local Neonatal Unit, consisting of 4 ITU, 2 High Dependency and 12 Special Care cots.
At present we have 4 qualified Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners in post and 2 trainee ANNPs
We are looking for an individual to join our Community Neonatal Team. You must possess excellent communication skills. This post will involve generating and managing own workload whilst working closely with the Band 6 Community Liaison Nurse. The post requires lone working. You will provide a family centred service to educate and prepare parents of babies who were born prematurely and/or have complex needs transition into the home environment.
We aim to provide a 7 day service for babies discharged into the community; therefore weekend working is essential to this role.
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 as a registered nurse (child branch) or midwife, with evidence of on-going professional development.
For informal enquiries please contact Amy Moran Senior Charge Nurse on 01592 729192
Please note the salary is pro rata for part time hours.
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. 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.