REFERENCE NUMBER: CO/LD/241/14
JOB TITLE: Family Nurse
GRADE: Band 7
LOCATION: ‘SPACE’ Unit 1-4, 11 Harewood Road, Edinburgh, EH16 4NT
CONTRACT DURATION: Permanent
HOURS: 37.5
CLOSING DATE: Friday 13th February 2015
DATES OF INTERVIEWS: 19th, 20th and 23rd March 2015
SALARY SCALE: £31,072 - £40,964 per annum
Apply on-line www.jobs.scot.nhs.uk
**Please note – the e-mail address you provide on the application form will be used to
communicate any further correspondence relating to this vacancy**
This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the
post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child
and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and
deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
FAMILY NURSE PARTNERSHIP
Family Nurse, Band 7
NHS Lothian has now been delivering the Family Nurse Partnership Programme (FNP) from
January 2010. Supported by Scottish Government, this programme aims to support our most
vulnerable teenagers and families within City of Edinburgh, Lothian.
In line with Scottish Government manifesto to roll out FNP across Scotland NHS Lothian is
planning to deliver an on-going service to all mothers eligible to the programme. To enable
these plans NHS Lothian are required to commence a fourth FNP team. At this time NHS
Lothian is excited to be working with NHS Borders to commence delivery of the service to
eligible clients living in the Borders area. Two of the posts advertised are available on a
secondment basis from NHS Borders and will be recruited collaboratively between NHS
Lothian and NHS Borders. The two secondees will be hosted and integrate as part of the
fourth Lothian team but will be designated family nurses for NHS Borders Health Board
patients. Applicants to the secondment posts are advised to phone for information relating to
NHS Borders Health Board area.
FNP Nurse will be a Registered General Nurse, Midwife or Health Visitor with post
registration experience in an area such as home visiting, public health nursing, mental health
nursing, or paediatric nursing, within a community setting and have evidence of recognised
nursing leadership skills and a willingness to work both innovatively and flexibly (on
occasions out with core hours). Ideal applicants will have experience in working with and
engaging hard to reach groups. The Family Nurse will work with a maximum of 25 pregnant
teenagers and their babies (or WTE ratio), at any one time, up until the child is 2 years of
age, working to the FNP model.
Most importantly, applicants are required to have a passion for the FNP philosophy and its
strength based approach.
The successful applicant would need to be available to attend mandatory residential
training events across the UK. Courses include
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Pregnancy training – 29th June- 3rd July 2015
Infancy training – 13th to 17th October 2015 (dates to be fully confirmed)
Toddler training – 17th and 18th March 2016 (dates to be fully confirmed)
In addition there are a number of 1-2 day training events which the family nurse will be
required to attend.
Closing date: 13th February 2015
Interest parties are encouraged to have a telephone discussion with any of the
following:Val Alexander, Family Nurse Partnership Service Manager, Family Nurse Partnership
Supervisors, Val Waters, Bridget Gallagher, or Pam Murray, 0131 659 4735
NHS LOTHIAN JOB APPLICATION PACK
This information package has been compiled to provide prospective candidates with details of the
post advertised.
The contents of this package are as follows:
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General Information for Candidates
Working in Edinburgh and the Lothian’s
Working Time Regulations Form (please complete and return with application form)
Person Specification and Job Description
NHS Lothian - Our Values
Information on Application Process
Workforce Equality Monitoring
Equal Opportunities Policy Statement
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
Data Protection Act 1988
Please note that any personal information obtained from you throughout the recruitment process will
be collected, stored and used in line with the Data Protection Act 1998. Information will be available
to the recruiting manager and to the Human Resource staff.
Counter Fraud
NHS Lothian is under a duty to protect the public funds it administers, and to this end will use the
information you have provided on your application form for the prevention and detection of fraud. It
will also share this information with other bodies responsible for auditing or administering public funds
for these purposes. More detail on this responsibility is on NHS Lothian’s intranet (Counter-Fraud and
Theft page) and further information is available at http://www.audit-scotland.gov.uk/work/nfi.php.
References
All jobs are only offered following receipt of two satisfactory written references. At least one
reference must be from your current/most recent employer, or your course tutor if you are currently a
student. If you have not been employed or have been out of employment for a considerable period of
time, you may give the name of someone who knows you well enough to confirm information given
and to comment on your ability to do the job.
Disclosure Scotland
Where a Disclosure or Protection of Vulnerable Groups Check is deemed necessary for a post, the
successful candidate will be required to undergo an appropriate check. Further details on the
Recruitment of Ex-Offenders are available from the recruitment centre.
Work Visa
If you require a Work Visa, please seek further guidance on current immigration rules which can be
found on the Home Office website www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk
Overseas Registration and Qualifications
NHS Lothian will check you have the necessary professional registration, where appropriate. If you
require a qualification for this role but are not regulated by a professional body (e.g. NMC, GMC,
HCPC etc), you will need to provide an official translation, notarised by a solicitor, of your overseas
qualifications to be checked by the recruiting manager. Please ensure that this is available before
applying for this post.
Job Interview Guarantee Scheme
As a Disability Symbol user we recognise the contribution that all individuals can make to the
organisation regardless of their abilities. As part of our ongoing commitment to extending
employment opportunities, all applicants who are disabled and who meet the minimum criteria
expressed in the job description will be guaranteed an interview.
Terms and Conditions
For an overview of our Agenda for Change terms and conditions visit:
www.msg.scot.nhs.uk/pay/agenda-for-change
Travel Expenses
Travel expenses are not normally reimbursed for interviews, if you are selected for interview and wish
to enquire about the possibility of being reimbursed then the request should be directed to the
recruiting manager or interview panel chair.
WORKING IN EDINBURGH AND THE LOTHIAN’S
NHS Lothian offers excellent career prospects and a wide range of job opportunities for potential
employees. It employs approximately 24,000 staff and offers training and development opportunities
as well as excellent staff benefits.
The information provided below aims to help support and guide both prospective applicants and new
employees unfamiliar with Edinburgh and the Lothians.
Edinburgh and the Lothian’s
NHS Lothian serves a population of approximately 800,000 people living in and around Edinburgh,
Scotland’s historic capital city. The geographical area known as Lothian region covers 700 square
miles, comprising the City of Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian and West Lothian.
It is a region of exceptional beauty and contrast, from the splendour of Edinburgh to the beauty and
variety of the hills, countryside and coastline. The nearest major town outside of Edinburgh is
Livingston, a thriving location in the heart of West Lothian. As well as many sites of historic interest,
the region boasts a host of recreational activities for all ages.
Useful Contacts
For useful guidance on relocating to Scotland visit: www.talentscotland.com
For a comprehensive list of services to help moving to the City of Edinburgh, please visit the City of
Edinburgh Council Website at: www.edinburgh.gov.uk
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NHS Lothian
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WORKING TIME REGULATIONS
RECRUITMENT PRO-FORMA
In accordance with Working Time Regulations, no individual should knowingly be
contracted to work for more than an average of 48 hours per week.
For Completion by Applicant (to be submitted along with application form)
- Do you intend on holding any other employment (either NHS or non-NHS)
YES / NO
If yes please complete the details below:
Name and address of additional employer(s)
Average number of hours worked for this employer per week
Signed
Name
For Completion by Appointment Panel
- Would the offer of this post put the applicant in a position whereby they would
exceed the 48-hour working limit?
YES/NO
Signed
Please Note - It is the responsibility of the appointment panel to ascertain whether the
prospective employee intends to retain any other post held in addition to the one for
which they are applying.
Refer to the Recruitment Guidance Pack for further information regarding working
time regulations.
Person Specification: Family Nurse
QUALIFICATIONS
Nursing or midwifery qualifications and registered with the NMC (see *
below)
Degree level or equivalent professional qualification
Masters level education/able to demonstrate masters level knowledge
in delivery of practice with vulnerable children and families.
Willingness to undertake specialist post graduate training and be
assessed on competence in clinical field following training
Knowledge
Attachment theory
Self efficacy theory
ESSENTIAL
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Human ecology theory
Behavioural change theory
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Understand the difference between advice giving and motivational
approaches
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Has some knowledge of the research base of FNP
Parent/infant mental health
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Willingness to undertake personal study to develop understanding of a
range of clinical areas
National and local safeguarding policies
Experience
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Significant experience of working with families in deprived communities
Significant experience of midwifery, child health, public health, home
visiting
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Of clinical supervision
Working with children & families
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Working with young people
DESIRABLE
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SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Able to manage strong emotions, sensitive issues and undertake
courageous conversations
ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE
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Able to develop supportive, trusting and respectful relationships
Able to work effectively in a team, supporting others and challenging
colleagues views and attitudes when necessary
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Able to sensitively provide anticipatory guidance to parents
Able to manage exposure to distressing life events and stressful
complex partnerships
Highly reflective and able to learn from experiences
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Willingness to prepare for and engage in clinical and managerial
supervision
Motivational interviewing
Able to assess a situation, set priorities and problem solve quickly
and effectively
Able to communicate clearly and succinctly both verbally and in
writing
Exceptional communication, facilitative and motivating skills
Able to work effectively with diverse groups
Counselling
Basic computer skills to create reports, use email, read excel
spreadsheets etc
Able to analyse numerical data
Other requirements
Committed to principles of FNP and a strong desire to see it
succeed
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Tenacious and persistent
Resilient
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Empathic and non-judgemental
Warmth and flexibility
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Self awareness
Pursues own personal growth
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Has a learning style which readily accommodates skills practice and
role play
Able to travel independently
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*A mental health/learning disability nurse who qualified before 2000 needs also to be
registered on the Adult part of NMC register in order to have the breadth of clinical skills
needed to deliver the FNP.
Job Description; Family Nurse (National)
1. JOB IDENTIFICATION
Job Title:
Family Nurse (FN) (Minimum 0.6 WTE)
Responsible to:
Family Nurse Supervisor (FN Supervisor)
Department(s):
Community Nursing/CHP/CHCP
Directorate:
Last Update:
April 2012
2. JOB PURPOSE
The postholder is responsible for delivering the Family Nurse Partnership licensed programme (FNP)
intensive home visiting programme to (max 25) vulnerable first time teenage women who are expecting
their first baby. The postholder is required to be the lead in developing therapeutic relationships with
clients and work intensively within complex family situations from early pregnancy until the child reaches
2 years when the programme is completed, whilst also ensuring fidelity to the programme’s licensing
requirements. As part of the licensing requirements The FNP Team is also supported by a Consultant
Psychologist and Data Manager/Administrator.
3. DIMENSIONS
Budget: Manage delegated budget as agreed by the FN Supervisor.
Staffing: Day to day management responsibility for the staff within the FNP team.
4. ORGANISATIONAL POSITION
Nurse Director
General Manager
Child Health
Commissioner
FNP Lead
SGHD (Implementation
Lead)
FNP Service Manager
Clinical Psychologist
FNP Supervisor
FNP Nurses x 8 (this post)
Team Administrator x 1
5. ROLE OF DEPARTMENT
Family Nurse Partnership Programme
The Family Nurse Partnership (FNP) is a national, evidence based early intervention programme being
tested across the UK. FNP is a preventative programme for vulnerable first time mothers from early
pregnancy until the child is 2.The three aims of the programme are to improve pregnancy outcomes,
child health and development and increased parents economic self sufficiency. The methods are based
on theories of human ecology, attachment and self-efficacy with much of the work focussed on building
strong relationships between the nurse and client to facilitate behaviour change and tackle emotional
problems that prevent some parents caring well for their babies.
The programme is licensed and must be delivered according to specific fidelity requirements and core
model elements The licence is held between the Scottish Government, NHS Boards and Professor
David Olds (University of Denver, Colorado) As part of the licensing requirements Family Nurses and
Family Nurse Supervisors are required to undertake mandatory specialist training, delivered at Masters
level study which is a pre requisite for understanding and to ensure nurses are professionally and
emotionally equipped to deliver the programme to families.
FNP teams are supervised by a Family Nurse Supervisor, usually a ratio of 1 Supervisor to 8 Family
Nurses with a maximum of 25 clients per WTE also supported by a Consultant Psychologist and Data
Manager/Administrator. The programme is manualised but requires nurses to ‘agenda match’ with clients
needs to ensure that the programme is meaningful for families. There are 6 domains within the
programme that are covered with each contact with a client. They include areas such as a focus on
maternal and child health and development and environmental and community support for the family.
FNP data is collected by the FNP teams and is crucial to interpreting the impact of the programme and
demonstrating effectiveness of the intervention locally and nationally.
Evidence to date from USA demonstrates the potential to benefit vulnerable families in the short medium
and long term including:
 Improved language development, school readiness and academic achievement
 Reduced child maltreatment
 Reduction in children’s injuries, neglect and abuse
 Improved parenting practices and behaviour
 Fewer subsequent pregnancies and greater intervals between births
 Increased maternal employment and a reduction in benefit use
 Increases in fathers involvement
 Reduced arrests and criminal behaviour for both children and mothers
We are seeing early positive signs of benefits from the programme in Scotland and UK and the
Department of Health Randomised controlled trial will illuminate further the impact of the programme for
families, along with a Scottish evaluation looking at the transferability of the role.
Community Health Partnership – NHS Board area
As part of NHS Board area CHP/CHCP is one of x number of established CHPs in the area. The FNP
Programme will be based within x CHP/CHCPs with a geographical reach into x CHP/CHCPs.
The CHPs/CHCPs in NHS Board area are responsible for planning, managing and providing a wide
range of primary care, community-based and non-acute hospital health services for the x population and
for hosting services across the area and beyond.
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Create the capacity to deliver innovative and effective services for local communities.
Shape services to meet local needs.
Work in partnership with the Local Authority and a range of key stakeholders to improve
the health of local communities, tackle inequalities and promote policies that address
poverty and deprivation.
Have responsibility for implementing ‘Getting it Right for Every Child’ in partnership with
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Local Authorities and key stakeholders.
Lead the implementation and monitoring of Child Health Screening Programmes.
Work in partnership to protect vulnerable children, young people and families from harm.
Promote involvement of and partnership with staff and their representatives.
Secure effective patient, public and carer involvement.
NHS Board area team FNP Team
1 Family Nurse Supervisor, max 8 Family Nurses and 1 FNP administrator/data manager
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Population to be supported ;
 Age 19 and under at LMP
 First time parent
 No plans to relinquish baby
 Living in NHS Board location
 Choosing to ‘opt – in’ to the programme
6. KEY RESULT AREAS
1) To develop therapeutic relationships with the clients and work intensively with complex family
situations to achieve the outcomes of the FNP programme
2) Recruit and engage eligible hard-to-reach pregnant young women to the programme.
3) To deliver the FNP Intensive home visiting programme using the licensed materials to achieve
maximum outcomes for this client group
4) Act as named person, and where appropriate Lead professional to undertake intensive therapeutic
work with the target population of families in their homes to improve the outcomes of pregnancy and
children’s health and parental life course outcomes.
5) Using the 6 FNP domains as a framework, use professional and clinical judgement to undertake
detailed assessments of clients and their families and analyse complex family situations in order to
develop appropriate clinical interventions.
6) Contribute to the Child health promotion programme including professional assessment of children’s
growth and development and language skills
7) Work within the FNP model to initiate plan and co-ordinate clients care in consultation and
collaboration with other professionals and agencies
8) Act on own interpretation of assessment of clinical situation in home setting and refer families to
other specialist services including child protection agencies as required to meet additional support
requirements.
9) Ensure accurate own data is collected and submitted appropriately to monitor programme fidelity and
for research purposes. Ensure own family records maintained in line with local and NMC standards
10) To work effectively in a multi-agency environment with others, internal and external to the
organisation, to promote local engagement of stakeholders and support the provision of an effective
pathway for referrals into the programme.
11) Support the production of reports as requested by FN Supervisor on project progress as required for
local and national reporting.
12) Manage delegated budget as agreed by the FNP Supervisor.
13) Responsible for ordering training equipment and stationery supplies for delivering the programme.
14) Positively and effectively represent the vision and the principles of the FNP Programme to internal
and external clients, stakeholders and services
15) Undertake and successfully complete professional development in line with the programme
objectives, ensuring attainment of high level generalist and specialist skills to work within the clinical
methods of the structured programme.
7a. EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY
1. PC and printer
2. Telephone and fax
3. Training equipment eg demonstration dolls, infant slings and portable scales
7b. SYSTEMS
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Outlook e mail system
Microsoft Word and Excel
FNP Data System – ensuring timely data collected by self.
Data interpretation to review own supervision requirements and implementation of programme and its
domains.
5. CIS Information System
6. CHI Information System
7. Scottish FNP collection system
8. ASSIGNMENT AND REVIEW OF WORK
1. Manage clinical caseload autonomously (max 25 clients ) within the parameters agreed with FNP
Supervisor and the FNP Programme Licence requirements.
2. Plan and deliver care for the nominated FNP client caseload until each client has completed the
programme.
3. Undertake weekly supervision and supporting sessions from the FNP Supervisor and Consultant
Psychologist in line with programme requirements.
4. Contribute to informing the wider organisation of learning in relation to supporting hard to engage
families.
5. Contribute to the evaluation of FNP and the development of an FNP evidence base in Scotland.
6. The post holder has high visibility and carries a significant burden of responsibility in respect of the
delivery of Family Nurse Partnership programme.
7. Participate in in-depth weekly clinical and professional supervision to ensure maintenance of
integrity and quality of the FNP programme
9. DECISIONS AND JUDGEMENTS
1. Manage own specialist clinical caseload and refer to other agencies based on own assessment.
2. Discuss each case with FN Supervisor through structured weekly supervision in line with licence
Requirements.
3. Contribute to the team discussions facilitated by Consultant Psychologist to reflect on programme
Delivery.
10. MOST CHALLENGING/DIFFICULT PARTS OF THE JOB
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Undertake mandatory Master level FNP education and training relevant to the various stages of the
programme implementation.
2. Recruit, engage and retain Families on the FNP programme and follow the programme licensing
requirements.
3. Manage emotionally intense relationships within complex families whilst also delivering a
manualised programme and matching the client agenda.
4. Work with a structured programme whilst adapting to the requirement of each individual client and
visit.
5. Maintain the interest and enthusiasm of the recruited families of the FNP.
6. Support colleagues in universal services also working with vulnerable families to understand the
requirements to deliver a licensed model.
7. Work effectively in a multi agency environment.
11. COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS
1. To work in therapeutic way with 25 clients and their families on the FNP caseload for a period of 2.5
years ; the duration of the programme.
2. To work directly with the Family Nurse Supervisor to reflect on individual delivery programme and risk
assessment and management of vulnerable families on the caseload.
3. Maintain good communication, liaison and working arrangement with FNP team colleagues.
4. To establish clear lines of communication between FNP clients and all members of multi agency and
professional Primary Care teams working to support them on the programme. This includes Housing,
Social Work and Education and Third sector organisations.
5. Support the development of an understanding of FNP across NHS Board and agencies external to the
organisation.
6. Contribute to the NHS and Local Authority and third sector understanding of FNP by engaging in
awareness raising events and one to one clarification.
7. Direct communication with agencies supporting FNP families such as Looked after Care, Maternity
Services, Higher Education and Job Centre Plus.
8. Collect and collate FNP data with local IT support and with Scottish Government FNP Research and
IT lead.
9. Mentor colleagues within new FNP sites and contribute to the national ‘buddying’ system for site
support.
12. PHYSICAL, MENTAL, EMOTIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB
Physical
 Daily use of computer equipment.
 Combination of sitting, standing and walking.
 Movement of training materials and portable scales across the sector.
 Travelling to various meetings and training locally, in Scotland and UK wide.
Mental
 Concentration required to recruit and assess clients into programme, analysing data and
preparing reports.
Emotional
 Communicating with key stakeholders addressing issues when timescales have not been met.
 Supporting colleagues working with vulnerable families and managing the emotional intensity of
the therapeutic relationship between self and the client.
Working Conditions
 Office Conditions.
 Exposure to some unpleasant conditions when visiting clients in their homes.
13. KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB
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First level registered nurse or midwife with current NMC registration.
Professional knowledge acquired at diploma/degree level underpinning further specialist education
and training such as Public Health Nursing/Health Visiting.
Masters degree relevant to the role such as Nursing and Health Studies, Psychology or
demonstration of a range of skills commensurate with masters level.These could include Practice
Educator role, specialist role in supporting looked after children and parenting support roles.
Successfully complete the mandatory FNP core education and training programme, delivered to
Masters level.
Experience of managing a staff team, including staff supervision and appraisal skills at middle
management level.
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Knowledge of national (Scottish Government) policies affecting wellbeing of children and Families
including Early Years.
Understanding and interpretation of legislation in place to protect children.
Working with families where there have been child protection requirements.
Experience of budget management.
Experience of interagency working.
Knowledge of understanding policy and guideline implementation , review and monitoring.
Experience of working with families in deprived communities.
Experience of compiling monitoring and evaluation reports for internal and external purposes.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Good IT skills and ability to use a range of software.
Ability to interpret FNP data and reports that reflect the programme delivery and fidelity requirements.
Ability to work under pressure.
14. JOB DESCRIPTION AGREEMENT
A separate job description will need to be signed off by each jobholder to whom
the job description applies.
Job Holder’s Signature:
Date:
Head of Department Signature:
Date:
NHS LOTHIAN - OUR VALUES
NHS Lothian is determined to improve the way their staff works so they have developed a set of
common values and ways of working which they now need to turn into everyday reality - to the
benefit of everyone working in the organisation and, most importantly, to the benefit of their patients.
NHS Lothian – Our Values into Action:
Care and Compassion
• We will demonstrate our compassion and caring through our actions and words
• We will take time to ensure each person feels listened to, secure, understood and is treated
compassionately
• We will be visible, approachable and contribute to creating a calm and friendly atmosphere
• We will provide a safe and caring setting for patients and staff, and an efficient, effective and
seamless care experience
• We will meet people’s needs for information and involvement
in all care, treatment and support decisions.
Dignity and Respect
• We will be polite and courteous in our communications and actions
• We will demonstrate respect for dignity, choice, privacy and confidentiality
• We will recognise and value uniqueness and diversity
• We will be sincere, honest and constructive in giving, and open to receiving, feedback
• We will maintain a professional attitude and appearance.
Quality
• We will demonstrate a commitment to doing our best
• We will encourage and explore ideas for improvement
and innovation
• We will seek out opportunities to enhance our skills
and expertise
• We will work together to achieve high quality services
• We will use our knowledge and enthusiasm to implement positive change and overcome
challenges.
Teamwork
• We will understand and value each other’s role and contribution
• We will be fair, thoughtful, welcoming and kind to colleagues
• We will offer support, advice and encouragement to others
• We will maximise each other’s potential and contribution through shared learning and
development
• We will recognise, share and celebrate our successes, big and small.
Openness, Honesty and Responsibility
• We will build trust by displaying transparency and doing what we say we will do
• We will commit to doing what is right – even when challenged
• We will welcome feedback as a means of informing improvements
• We will use our resources and each other’s time efficiently and wisely
• We will maintain and enhance public confidence in our service
• We will be a positive role model.
Throughout the recruitment process candidates will need to demonstrate they meet all of Our Values.
NHS SCOTLAND APPLICATION PROCESS
The purpose of an application form is to help evidence that the applicant has all the requirements
applicable to carry out the job applied for.
Once in receipt of the application pack it is essential to read both the job description and person
specification to gain a full understanding of what the job entails and the minimum criteria required.
Please note for equal opportunity purposes NHS Lothian do not accept CV’s as a form of application.
General guidance
There are currently three ways of applying for vacancies within NHS Lothian:
- On-Line: www.jobs.scot.nhs.uk
- Telephone (hard copy): 0131 536 3030
- Email: recruitment@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
If you are applying by ‘hard copy’ please use black ink and write clearly in block capitals.
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The vacancy reference number, job title and location can be obtained from the job advert.
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The candidate number will be populated by recruitment team once the application has been
returned. This is to ensure each application remains anonymous.
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Only part C of the application form will be sent for short listing. The application form will be
identified by the candidate number only to ensure that no applicant will be unfairly discriminated
against.
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Please complete all sections of the application form. Those sections that are not relevant please
indicate ‘not applicable’, do not leave blank.
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Please feel free to use additional paper if required. Please do not add your name to any
additional information provided; secure it to the relevant section and Recruitment Admin will add a
candidate number.
For general help and advice on how to complete an application form visit:
www.myworldofwork.co.uk/content/job-application-form-advice
Please return completed application forms to:
The Recruitment Centre, Staff Residencies, St John’s Hospital, Howden Road West, Livingston,
EH54 6PP
When returning your completed application and any associated enclosures by Royal Mail, please
ensure that the correct postage is paid. Underpaid mail will be retained by the Post Office which will
result in applications not being returned until after the closing date and not being included for
shortlisting.
WORKFORCE EQUALITY MONITORING
NHS Lothian is committed to supporting and promoting dignity at work by creating an inclusive
working environment. We believe that all staff should be able to fulfil their potential in a workplace
free from discrimination and harassment where diverse skills, perspectives and backgrounds are
valued.
In order to measure and monitor our performance as an equal opportunities employer, it is important
that we collect, store and analyse data about staff. Personal, confidential information will be
collected and used to help us to understand the make-up of our workforce which will enable us to
make comparisons locally, regionally and nationally.
NHS LOTHIAN
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES POLICY STATEMENT
NHS Lothian considers that it has an important role to play as a major employer and provider of
services in Lothian and accepts its obligations both legal and moral by stating commitment to the
promotion of equal opportunities and elimination of discrimination.
The objectives of its policy are that no person or employee receives less favourable treatment on the
grounds of sex, disability, marital status, age, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national
origin), creed, sexuality, responsibility for dependants, political party or trade union membership or
activity, HIV/AIDS status or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown
to be justifiable.
Our Equal Opportunities in Employment policy can be viewed at:
www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/WorkingWithUs/Employment/Pages/EqualOpportunities.aspx