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Fixed term until 31st March 2024
We are seeking a Health Protection Nurse to work within the Health Protection Team on a fixed term basis until 31st March 2024. You will be based in the Department of Public Health at Cameron House and work closely with Health Protection Nurse Specialists and Consultants in Public Health Medicine.
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 good analytical, judgemental, communication and computer skills including HP Zone. Being able to travel efficiently throughout Fife, and work autonomously and in a team are essential. You should be self-motivated and innovative.
Informal enquiries to Alison Henderson, Health Protection Nurse Specialist or Fiona Bellamy, Senior Health Protection Nurse Specialist Tel: 01592 226519.
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
Applications on a secondment basis will be considered providing you have prior agreement from your current line manager.
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.