Staff Nurse
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Position Overview & Specifications
An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for Specialist Nurse's within the Dermatology Department, Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy and Queen Margaret Hospital Dunfermline.
The successful applicants will be a Registered Nurse educated to degree level with significant post registration experience in Dermatology Nursing.
You will be expected to ensure safe and effective care that enhances the patient experience and contributes to the delivery of organisational objectives. The post holder must have experience in Dermatology at band 5 Registered Nurse level and be able to demonstrate expert clinical and professional practice through experience and theoretical knowledge in Dermatology.
These post are;
- 37.5 hours fixed for 1 year at Queen Margaret Hospital
- 37.5 hours permanent post at Victoria Hospital
- 30 hours Maternity leave cover for 10 months Victoria Hospital
You may be required to work flexible shifts including mainly days but also the occasional evening and be able to cover both Dermatology Departments in Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy and Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline, if required. These posts will support the Senior Charge Nurse who works across both Victoria Hospital and Queen Margaret Hospital sites.
Informal enquiries please contact Fiona Mitchell, Senior Charge Nurse on 01383 627015 ext 27015
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.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Insurance Carriers
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Staff Nurse roles across NHS Scotland's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Insurance Carriers.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,384 - £35,365 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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