Staff Nurse AA

Overview

Due to an increase demand resulting from changes to the National Cervical Screening a role for a band 5 staff nurse within NHS Fifes Gynaecology Outpatients has arisen. This is a permanent post, initially 13.33hrs.

The post holder will work collaboratively across NHS Fife to provide specialist nursing care for patients and will be an integral member of the multidisciplinary team. The post holder will contribute to the continuous development of Gynaecology Services that deliver person centred, high quality care, in a safe and supportive environment.

Queen Margaret Hospital is the only Colposcopy Unit within NHS Fife. The aim of the unit is to provide colposcopy investigation to the NHS Cervical Screening Programme (NHS CSP).

The introduction of HPV screening in March 2020 saw an increase in colposcopy referrals from 538 in 2020 to 899 in 2021

• Deliver specialist clinical care appropriate to the needs of the patient group, based on research-based principles that enhance quality of care.
• Undertake clinics with consultants and nurse-led services, with peer support from the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Work to deliver person-centred, high quality care in a safe and supportive environment.
• Collaborate across NHS Fife Gynaecology Outpatient Service, currently based at Queen Margaret Hospital (QMH) in Dunfermline.
• Contribute to development of Gynaecology Services and participate in multidisciplinary activities.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and excellent team-working skills with effective communication.

• NMC Registered Nurse, educated to degree level with post-registration experience in Gynaecology.
• Be prepared to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme prior to appointment.
• Must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom as part of pre-employment checks and may require visa sponsorship considerations (see notes in original job description).
• For part-time post, salary is pro rata; note changes to Agenda for Change hours from 1/4/2026.

Part-time post; as from 1/4/2026 Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part-time hours will be reduced pro-rata. The pay scale will not be changing as a result.

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.

We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visas and Immigration Service. As part of the pre-employment checks, NHS Scotland Boards will check entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through routes including specific types of visa as well as UK settled and pre-settled status.

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For specific post types, sponsorship via UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa may be possible if eligible, subject to employer sponsorship and salary criteria. Ensure you have the right to work or sponsorship eligibility before submitting your application.

NHS Scotland is committed to equality and diversity and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Applications from all sections of society are welcomed.

Reference:
230644

Contract Type:
Permanent

Posted On:
26 Jan 2026

Closing Date:
09/02/2026

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