Staff Nurse - Hospital at Home inKirkcaldy inKirkcaldy PUBLISHED THU 19 DEC 2024

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Opportunity to enhance patient independence by providing high-quality care within their own homes, improving overall healthcare outcomes.

Work as part of a supportive and established Hospital at Home Team, promoting collaboration and teamwork in delivering care.

Utilize and develop advanced clinical skills in a community setting, such as venepuncture, ECG, IV additives, and cannulation.

Possibility to work flexible hours over a 7-day period, accommodating various work-life balance needs.

Potential for job satisfaction by making a significant impact on the lives of older patients and their families.

Reduced full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours, providing better work-life balance while maintaining the same pay.

NHS Scotland is seeking a Staff Nurse for the Hospital at Home team within the Integrated Community Assessment & Support Service (ICASS) in Kirkcaldy. This role focuses on delivering high-quality, clinically effective care to older patients in their homes, promoting independence and safety. Successful candidates will possess advanced clinical skills, including venepuncture, ECG, IV additives, and cannulation, and will be adept at recognizing deteriorating conditions in patients. The position requires flexibility to work across the Fife area in shifts covering a 7-day period from 08:00 to 22:00, along with potential travel within the community.

Applicants must be registered nurses with relevant experience and strong communication skills. They should be prepared to join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme prior to appointment. The job entails a commitment to equality and diversity, encouraging candidates from all backgrounds to apply. NHS Scotland is also in the process of reducing the standard working week to 37 hours, effective April 2024, with provisions in place for temporary adjustments if necessary.

ICASS (Integrated Community Assessment & Support Service) has the overall aim of improving the quality of care and outcomes for older people with the intention of allowing them to remain independent within their own homes or communities.

Staff Nurses work effectively as members of the Hospital at Home Team ensuring the delivery of high quality, clinically effective care, utilising high level clinical skills and knowledge to maintain patient safety within the community.

We are seeking an individual to join the established Hospital at Home service for Community services. The main base will be Whyteman’s Brae Hospital in Kirkcaldy, however the post is employed in the community care services so there is the possibility that in order to support colleagues and capacity within the service some shifts may have to be carried out across the Fife Wide Service.

You will be required to deliver a high standard of safe and effective acute medical patient care within patient’s homes and must have the ability to recognise the deteriorating patient and have the ability to work autonomously in this evolving service.

You should be a registered nurse with relevant experience; demonstrate the ability to work autonomously, as well as having clinical skills including venepuncture, ECG, IV additives and cannulation. Please refer to the job description and person specification for more detail.

You will have good communication skills and have a flexible attitude to work. The ability to travel within the area in a timely manner is essential for this community post.

Vital to this post is the flexibility to work over a 7 day period, working shifts covering the period from 08.00 22.00 hours.

For informal enquiries, please contact Julie Nicol, Hospital at Home Team Lead, /

A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.

NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Recruiting Board.

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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To work as a Staff Nurse in the UK, you'll need a combination of formal education, clinical skills, practical experience, and personal attributes. Here are the essential skills and qualifications required:

Educational Qualifications:

1. Nursing Degree: A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc) or an equivalent nursing degree is typically required.

2. Nursing Registration: You must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in the UK. This typically involves passing an approved nursing program and the NMC's competency tests.

Clinical Skills:

1. Patient Assessment: Ability to perform thorough assessments of patients' health and identify needs.

2. Medication Administration: Knowledge of pharmacology and the ability to safely administer medications.

3. Wound Care: Skills in managing and dressing wounds, observing for signs of infection.

4. Infection Control: Understanding infection prevention practices and how to implement them in a clinical setting.

5. Basic Life Support (BLS): Certification in BLS and other emergency response skills, such as Advanced Life Support (ALS) if applicable.

6. Clinical Procedures: Proficiency in various clinical skills specific to your area of nursing (e.g., IV insertion, catheterization).

Soft Skills:

1. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients, families, and colleagues effectively.

2. Empathy and Compassion: The ability to provide emotional support and understand patients’ perspectives.

3. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team.

4. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify issues and implement solutions quickly.

5. Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Skills:

1. Attention to Detail: Precision in following medical procedures and documenting patient care.

2. Adaptability: Flexibility to handle changing patient situations and workloads.

3. Technical Skills: Familiarity with medical technology and electronic health records (EHR).

Continuing Professional Development:

1. Lifelong Learning: Commitment to ongoing education and training to stay current with nursing practices and policies.

Employment Considerations:

1. Experience: Many positions may require previous experience in a clinical setting, such as placements during your nursing degree.

2. Specialization: Depending on the area of nursing you wish to work in (e.g., surgical, pediatric, psychiatric), additional qualifications or experience may be necessary.