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Up to 37.5 hours per week
Fixed term or secondment opportunity until 30th September 2022
The Public Health Department operates 7 day working, therefore weekend working will be required
We are seeking Health Protection Nurses to work within the Health Protection Team. You will be based in the Department of Public Health at Cameron House and work closely with the Health Protection Nurse Specialists and Consultants in Public Health Medicine.
You must be on the General Nursing and Specialist Community Public Health Nurse parts of the NMC Register, have a relevant first level degree/post-registration qualification and be able to demonstrate evidence of further professional development. You must be willing to undergo further training to advance your skills and knowledge.
You must have substantial post-registration experience. Community experience, and practical experience in the field of Public Health Nursing/Infection Control is desirable and experience in communicable disease and TB control would be advantageous.
You must have good analytical, judgemental, communication and computer skills. Being able to travel efficiently throughout Fife and work autonomously and in a team are essential. You should be self-motivated and innovative.
Applications on a secondment basis will be considered providing you have prior agreement from your current line manager.
Informal enquiries to Alison Henderson, Health Protection Specialist Nurse. Email: alison.henderson2@nhs.scot
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.