CHARGE NURSE/SENIOR ODP, BAND 6, DAY SURGERY UNIT, PERTH ROYAL INFIRMARY

Information Pack

Job Reference: LR/37/18

Closing date: 16 MAY 2018

NHS TAYSIDE VISION, AIM AND VALUE

Our Vision

Our Aim and Values

To find out more about NHS Tayside visit our website at:

http://www.nhstayside.scot.nhs.uk/index.htm

About NHS Tayside

NHS Tayside is responsible for delivering healthcare to more than 400,000 people

living in Tayside. We employ around 14,000 staff and provide a comprehensive

range of primary, community-based and acute hospital services for the populations

of Dundee City, Angus and Perth & Kinross. Our annual budget is now circa £825

million of public money which works out at around £2.3 million spent by NHS Tayside

for every day of the year.

Tayside area

Within NHS Tayside and based on the western edge of Dundee, Ninewells Hospital

is one of the largest teaching hospitals in Europe. It is internationally renowned for

introducing laparoscopic surgery to the UK as well as being a leading centre in

developing fields such as the management of cancer, medical genetics,

cardiovascular disease, diabetes, informatics, neuroscience and imaging.

Our hospital sites across Tayside also have nursing and research links with the

University of Dundee and University of Abertay, Dundee.

In Tayside, we have 80,000 admissions every year and there are another 17,000

'same' day procedures. We also run 280,000 outpatient clinic sessions annually.

In addition, at the heart of health services in our communities are our GP and

primary care services which are there supporting our patients and their families

where they live and work.

The science of improvement

NHS Tayside has been at the forefront of patient safety and the science of

improvement. Our aim is to be the best at getting better. We were the first site in

Scotland, and one of only four in the UK, to be a pilot site for The Health

Foundation's Safer Patient Initiative. The significant successes of this project have

embedded a pioneering Tayside-wide approach to patient safety and improvement.

Academic Health Science Partnership in Tayside (AHSP)

NHS Tayside has embarked on a major collaborative initiative, Academic Health

Science Partnership in Tayside (AHSP). It is the first Academic Health Science

Network in Scotland with an ambition to transform healthcare locally and globally at

the time when it faces many difficult challenges.

Building upon the success of previous University of Dundee and NHS Tayside

collaborations, AHSP is bringing together the delivery of healthcare services,

education, quality improvement and research with the purpose of improving the

health of patients through more effective integration of these functions in routine

practice.

LIVING IN TAYSIDE

Discover award-winning towns and cities, breathtaking beaches and alluring countryside. Historically rich and home to Scotland’s longest river, Tayside is an innovative and exciting place to begin or expand your career.

Dundee, Angus and Perth and Kinross make up this vibrant region - between them offering the perfect blend of city, country and coastline. In fact, you can easily enjoy the tranquility and scenery of neighbouring towns and villages within reach of the region’s cities of Dundee and Perth.

Find out more about living and working in Tayside at:

www.dundeecity.gov.uk

www.angus.gov.uk

www.pkc.gov.uk

Education in Tayside

In Tayside there are a host of schools, both public and private and excellent colleges and universities making Tayside a family friendly location.

Housing in Tayside

Whether you want to live in the rural countryside or one of Tayside’s vibrant cities or towns, you’ll have a variety of housing choices, many below the national average house price. For more information about housing in Tayside, visit the Tayside Solicitors Property Centre and/or Perthshire Solicitors Property Centre websites: http://www.tspc.co.uk/ http://www.pspc.co.uk/ Getting around There are excellent connections to and within the region. It only takes approximately 30 minutes to drive between Dundee and Perth and just over an hour between Dundee and Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Glasgow. Travelling and commuting within Tayside is easy by road, bus or train. Dundee’s regional airport offers daily flights to London Stansted in addition to private and leisure flights. The international airports at Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen will ensure you are connected from Scotland to the rest of the world.

Enter job description here.

1. JOB IDENTIFICATION Job Title Charge Nurse/Senior ODP Band 6 – Theatres/Anaesthesia

Department(s)/Location Operating Departments within NHS Tayside

Number of Job Holders

2. JOB PURPOSE

As team leader the post holder will coordinate a team and have responsibility for the team in the assessment of care needs and the development of programmes of care, and / or the implementation and evaluation of these programmes ensuring the delivery of high quality care to patients. The post holder will contribute to the continuing development of clinical practice and continuing professional development of the team. In conjunction with the senior charge nurse provide leadership to ensure effective service provision within the perioperative environment and ensure that standards of practice are maintained and staff deliver safe and effective care within their scope of practice

3. ORGANISATIONAL POSITION

Clinical Service Manager

Senior Charge Nurse / ODP

Charge Nurse / ODP

Registered Nurse / ODP

Assistant Theatre Practitioner (ATP)

Theatre Support Worker (TSW)

Operating Department Orderly (ODO)

Directly accountable to:

Operational Theatre Manager Head of Nursing

Clinical Educator

4. SCOPE AND RANGE

To provide a high quality, safe and supportive environment in order to meet identified patient, carer, relatives and staff to meet identified care needs Environments of Care:

Operating Department o Theatre Reception Areas o Anaesthetic Room o Operating Rooms o Recovery Rooms

Day Surgery Unit

HDU / ICU

Other non theatre based clinical areas (wards, dental out-patients, x-ray, ECT Suite, MRI / CT, etc.)

To include:

Staff management and supervisory responsibilities for new, registered and non-registered staff and learners on an ongoing basis.

Assist in the investigation following incident / adverse events / complaints taking appropriate action and follow up in accordance with organisational policies & procedures.

Promote attendance by actively employing the organisational policy.

Participate in recruitment and selection of staff.

Provide performance appraisal and facilitate staff development of their PDP plans with the eKSF system.

Participate in investigatory / disciplinary issues.

Ensure risk assessments are completed and actioned

Liaising / coordinating with the multidisciplinary team and external agencies to ensure effective running of the clinical area.

Budgetary Responsibilities (supplies ordering, patient’s valuables, the safe use of highly complex and expensive equipment, etc.)

Provide leadership in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based care utilising high level knowledge, skills and judgement.

Act in the best interests of the patient in situations where they are unable to make an informed choice for themselves. E.g. learning difficulties, unconscious patient.

Nurse led discharge of patients within agreed protocols

5. MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Care Delivery

1. Responsible for leading and supporting the team in the assessment of care needs to include simple and complex clinical problems relevant to the individual patient’s requirements.

2. Responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes

of care for the patient whose needs may be predictable or unpredictable and / or unstable and changing to ensure delivery of a high standard of care.

3. Able to identify the requirements of the patient needs in elective or emergency

situation and have the knowledge and skills to act accordingly

4. Ability to establish and maintain effective communication with individuals and groups about difficult or complex matters to overcome any problems in communication and to ensure that appropriate information is shared and patient needs are met.

5. Support and involve patients / clients / carers / relatives and liaise with and

coordinate / lead other members of the multidisciplinary team in the planning and delivery of individualised care.

6. Responsible for maintaining written and electronic patient records within agreed

standards to ensure the care management plan is communicated to patients and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

7. Adopts a proactive approach to infection control, actively contributing to infection

control policy and practice.

8. Adhere to and implement local and national Health and Safety & COSHH policies and procedures.

Management / Leadership

9. Lead the team and coordinate / prioritise the effective management of the clinical area and the workload of others working as part of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that the interests of patients / clients are met

10. Contributes to the effective use of physical, human and financial resources.

11. To lead, supervise and give training to new registered and non-registered staff, and

learners and support the training of medical staff providing care to patients providing advice and support to ensure safe and effective care whilst ensuring the educational needs of the learner are met.

12. Contribute to discussion, debate in order to influence change / quality improvement

in practice underpinned by research that is evidence based.

13. Actively contribute to, lead and promote effective team work and promote healthy working relationships.

14. Monitor and maintain own and others health, safety and security.

15. To work within an ethical and legal framework utilising the NMC / HPC codes of

professional conduct, defined policies, procedures, standards and protocols of the department, organisation and NHS Tayside to promote safe and effective evidence based practice and contribute to quality improvement.

16. In collaboration with or in the absence of the SCN, take charge of the clinical area

for the management of standards of care and the daily responsibilities, including work allocation, deployment and supervision of staff, to ensure smooth running of the area.

17. To work within an ethical & legal framework utilising the NMC / HPC code of

professional conduct, defined policies, procedures, standards and protocols of the department and organisation to promote safe and effective evidence based practice.

18. Act as a role model for all disciplines of staff, encouraging, motivating and

maintaining moral.

Education & Continuing Professional Development

19. To develop and progress personal / staff career development plans to maintain and develop attitudes, skills and knowledge by facilitating professional growth in order to maximise contribution of the team to the quality of service delivery.

20. To undertake teaching of registered and non-registered staff, including basic and

post-basic students, support the training of medical students/staff and visitors (i.e. medical representatives)

21. To lead in the implementation of staff personal development plans to facilitate

ongoing development.

22. Ensure standards for mentorship are implanted, monitored and evaluated. Provide mentorship for learners and registered and non-registered staff and contribute to the development of an effective learning environment.

23. Contribute to development of local educational packages optimising the learning

environment. Quality/Research and Development

24. Demonstrate ability to lead on research and contribute to, participate in and support ongoing research in nursing / medical practice, clinical trials, medical research and equipment testing.

25. To work within an ethical and legal framework utilising the NMC / HPC code of

professional conduct, defined policies, procedures, standards and protocols of the department, organisation and NHS Tayside to promote safe and effective evidence based practice and contribute to quality improvement.

26. Initiate and contribute to discussion / debate to influence change in practice.

27. Influence and support implementation of the organisations Clinical Governance

framework.

6. COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS

Act as point of contact and as a knowledgeable resource for all members of multidisciplinary team Communicates continuously on routine, difficult, complex and highly sensitive matters with a wide range of health care workers, patients, families and other relevant departments / agencies utilising a wide range of media such as IT, telephone, verbal and written communications. Overcomes any difficulties in communication with people involved such as language barriers, learning difficulties, clinical conditions e.g. stroke and effectively manages complaints and incidents. Uses motivational, reassurance, emphatic and negotiating skills. Establish and maintain relationships based on mutual respect, communicating on a regular basis with patients / relatives / multidisciplinary team and external agencies involved in the provision of care.

7. KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB

You must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the NMC register or equivalent or HPC Operating department Practitioner NVQ Level 3 / Diploma.

Evidence of ongoing professional development

Specialist specific knowledge acquired through post-registration courses e.g. Fitness to Practice, university modules or the equivalent level of knowledge and experience

Ideally should have extensive experience within a relevant clinical area or the equivalent level of knowledge demonstrated through a portfolio of evidence

Ability to work using own initiative as part of a multiprofessional team.

Acquire knowledge specific to the management of patients across a broad range of surgical procedures and associated anaesthetic techniques underpinned by theoretical knowledge or relevant practical experience.

Sound decision making skills and high level communication / interpersonal skills

Evidence of mandatory training

8. SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT

The post holder is expected to have the knowledge and skills necessary to use all equipment in the area in line with local policies and procedures Examples of equipment and machinery used: Information Technology:

Online incident reporting

PECOS

Opera Theatre Management System

eKSF

SSTS (Duty Rostering System)

LearnPro Moving & Handling:

Hoists

Patient transfer slides / boards

Operating table and heavy (>15kg) attachments

Instrument Sets

Anaesthetic Machines

Patient trolleys

Video stacking systems

Specific specialised equipment. Near Patient Testing:

Blood Pressure monitoring

Blood glucose monitoring

Invasive monitoring

Oxygen Saturation monitoring

Electro Cardiogram monitoring

Patient warming devices Medical Devices:

Defibrillator

Endoscopy (camera, light source, carbon dioxide insufflators) systems

Syringe drivers & Patient Controlled Analgesia pumps

Anaesthetic equipment

Operating Tables

Patient trolleys Treatments:

Oxygen therapy

Control of post operative nausea & vomiting

Nebulisers

Post operative/procedure airway management

Intravenous drug administration

Patient controlled analgesia pumps (PCA)

Drug administration

Intravenous / intramuscular injection

Post operative bladder irrigation

Maintenance of normothermia

Wound check / dressings & drains

Pressure area care

Chest drains

Responsibility for Records Management All records created in the course of the business of NHS Tayside are corporate records and are public records under the terms of the Public Records (Scotland) Act 1937. This includes email messages and other electronic records. It is your responsibility to ensure that you keep appropriate records of your work in NHS Tayside and manage those records in keeping with the NHS Tayside Records Management Policy and with any guidance produced by NHS Tayside specific to your employment.

9. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB

Physical skills (Several times per shift)

Insertion/removal of urinary catheters / nasogastric tubes

Removal of sutures / simple & complex wound / drain care

Bladder irrigation

Administer intravenous injections and or intra-muscular injections, syringe pumps and infusions

Assembly and use of instrumentation including fine tools e.g. o Laparoscopic instruments o Surgical staple guns o Surgical prosthesis o Implants o Drill, screw, etc.

Requiring a high level of precision, hand eye coordination and speed in an emergency situation e.g. haemorrhage which is an inherent risk to every procedure, with a narrow margin for error e.g. failed/difficult intubation

Cannulation / venepuncture

Stoma care management

Selectron management (radiotherapy)

Blood Transfusion

Administer medication either orally, per-rectum, intra-muscularly, intravenously, subcutaneous and/or by infusion.

Airway management and removal of airway adjuncts

Vital signs monitoring / management Physical demands: (Several times per shift)

Patient movement with use of mechanical aides, manoeuvre unconscious patients

Pulling and pushing Trolleys, Beds and Tables with patients (e.g. transfer patients to other departments / wards).

Pulling / pushing heavy equipment >15 kg

Standing still for long periods of time (minimum 1 hr.) in a restricted position (e.g. immediate post op recovery)

Wearing lead aprons (>5kg) for short periods of time

Throughout shift maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety in all areas of the perioperative environment on a continual basis

Several times per shift - wearing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) compromising personal comfort e.g. lead apron, masks, apron, gloves, protective eye wear.

Application of antithrombolytic stockings

Assisting patients with mobility Mental Demands: (Several times per shift)

Concentration required when checking documents / patient notes

Concentration required for multiple patient admissions

Calculating drug dosages

Concentration required due to unpredictable work pattern e.g. reallocation of the workload, change in theatre lists, this can happen every shift. Change or deterioration in patient condition may require changing plan of care immediately.

Observing patient behaviours which may be unpredictable

Managing young adults in an adult environment

High volume client group with short stay

Supporting learners and junior staff whilst managing own caseload.

The above examples are subject to frequent interruptions from team members, telephone and pager requests, demands from the surgical team etc.

Emotional Demands: (Several times per shift)

Communication with distressed/anxious/worried patients/carers due to worry about anaesthetic, uncertain diagnosis, recovery, etc.

Caring for the terminally ill during palliative procedures. (One shift per week)

Caring for patients undergoing life saving /changing surgery. (Every shift)

Looking after trauma patients

Looking after patients with special needs / sensory impairment

Working with stressed individuals (Every shift)

Performing last offices on patients who have died within the theatre. (One shift per month)

Dealing with demanding and often unreasonable behaviour exhibited by members of multidisciplinary team. (Every shift)

Dealing with patients with severely challenging behaviour Working Conditions: (Several times per shift)

Exposure to highly unpleasant working conditions: dirty sharps, bloody theatre linen, body fluids, body fluid/blood splashes, noise, blood borne diseases, highly stressful environment.

Frequent hand washing / alcohol application, possibly leading to contact dermatitis, breakdown of the skin’s integrity.

Shift pattern: late / early / weekend.

On-call and /or day / night rotation.

Extremes of temperature / restricted natural light

Working in isolated areas

Exposure to verbal and / or physical aggression

Exposure to substances hazardous to health (e.g. exhaled anaesthetic gases)

Exposure to portable x-ray and guided imagery

10. DECISIONS AND JUDGEMENTS The post holder will be responsible to the senior charge nurse for clinical guidance and professional management, work review and formal appraisal of performance. Deputise in the absence of the line manager for decisions relating to the management of physical, human and financial resources The post holder will be responsible for clinical guidance and professional management, work review and formal appraisal of performance of registered and non-registered staff. Use clinical skills and knowledge in deciding suitability and availability of instrumentation, specialised equipment, implants, etc. and deciding whether there is need to contact CSSD or relevant external companies for provision of required goods to ensure that surgery can proceed The post holder has responsibility for managing a defined caseload working within professional guidelines. The post holder will act as team leader to allocate, coordinate and assess the work of the team and individuals using own initiative and judgement by analysing a range of complex facts and comparing a range of options. The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, monitoring, evaluation and interpretation of a patient’s condition, to include simple and complex situations e.g. conflicting priorities during a theatre list. Carry out nurse led admission through to discharge following appropriate guidelines The post holder will use clinical skills and knowledge to ensure availability of equipment, surgical implants, and human resources and liaise with superiors (Senior Charge Nurse, Theatre Coordinator, Theatre Manager, etc) and external bodies (CSSD, company representatives, etc) if there are any deficiencies, to ensure the quality of care and consistency of service.

11. MOST CHALLENGING/DIFFICULT PARTS OF THE JOB

Effective management and prioritisation of competing demands within an unpredictable environment. Accountable for own professional actions and responsible for those of the team within a defined clinical area. Balancing the demands of all stakeholders to provide an efficient, safe and effective service Anticipation, early detection and appropriate response to deterioration in patients care needs using critical judgement Knowledge of a wide variety of clinical specialties including variations of simple and complex procedures In the absence of the line manager provide cover to ensure the effective resource management within the clinical area.

Person Specification POST REF NO:

LR/37/18

JOB TITLE/BAND: CHARGE NURSE/SENIOR ODP, BAND 6 LOCATION: DAY SURGERY UNIT, THEATRES, PRI HOURS: 37.5

CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL

DESIRABLE

METHOD OF EVALUATION

EXPERIENCE:

Previous experience at Band 5 in a perioperative environment. Relevant clinical experience.

Management/ Leadership ability

Anaesthetic, Recovery or Scrub post graduate qualification.

Application and Interview

QUALIFICATIONS: (Training; Research; Publications)

Registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the NMC register or HPC ODP NVQ Level 3 / Diploma

Evidence of further post-registration professional development

Application and Interview

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Effective team working skills. Good IT skills Knowledge of the application of the NMC & HPC Codes of Conduct. Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge and application of up to date evidence based clinical care and practice. Ability to demonstrate individual & team responsibility in respect of health and safety. Ability to manage, organise & prioritise workload / resources for team.

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to work independently whilst being part of a team. Experience of teaching junior members of staff. Experience of working as a mentor for students. A working knowledge of National / Professional guidelines & legislation in relation to care provision within the operating department. A working knowledge of NHS Tayside policies & health vision

Application and Interview

PERSONAL QUALITIES:

Flexibility to be able to work full range of shifts. Self motivated in regards to personal / professional development

Dynamic approach to leadership & decision making .

Application and Interview

OTHER: (eg travel across Tayside)

Willingness to travel between sites if required to support service provision

Confidence to network with other service providers

Application and Interview

General Information

POST REF NO: LR/37/18

JOB TITLE/GRADE: CHARGE NURSE/SENIOR ODP, BAND 6

LOCATION: DAY SURGERY UNIT, PERTH ROYAL INFIRMARY

Conditions of Service

The terms and conditions of service for this post are those determined by the NHS Staff Council.

Remuneration The current salary scale for the post is £26,830 to £35,933 per annum (pro rata for part-time staff). Placing on the scale on appointment is normally at the minimum but may be higher subject to verification of previous relevant service. Salary is paid monthly by Bank Credit Transfer.

Hours of Duty The hours of the post are 37.5 hours per week with a commitment to day / night rotation and on call if required by clinical area The contracted weekly hours may be worked over any reference period, e.g. 150 hours (pro rata for part time staff) over four weeks or annualised hours, with due regard for compliance with employment legislation, such

as the Working Time Regulations. Start and finish times will be determined by the needs of the service.

Superannuation New employees are automatically enrolled into the NHS (Scotland) Superannuation Scheme, but may opt out later should they choose. The pension scheme is provided by Scottish Public Pensions Agency. All benefits are explained on the SPPA website www.sppa.gov.uk

Employee contribution rates with effect from 1 April 2018 are as follows:

Annual Pensionable Pay (Full-time equivalent)

Contribution

Up to £16,928 5.2%

£16,929 to £22,439 5.8%

£22,440 to £27,910 7.3%

£27,911 to £51,481 9.5%

£51,482 to £73,498 12.7%

£73,499 to £114,760 13.7%

£114,761 and above 14.7%

Contributions are subject to tax relief and reduced National Insurance contributions. NHS Tayside also makes a substantial contribution towards scheme benefits – currently around 14% of basic pay.

Annual Leave On appointment = 27 days (pro rata for part-time Staff) or 5.4 weeks per year. After 5 years aggregated service = 29 days (pro rata for part-time staff) or 5.8 weeks per year

After 10 years aggregated service = 33 days (pro rata for part-time staff) or 6.6 weeks per year Public Holidays = 8 days (pro rata for part-time staff) or 1.6 weeks per year

References All offers of appointment are subject to receipt of two satisfactory references.

Occupational Health Clearance

All offers of appointment to new entrants to the National Health Service are subject to a medical examination. Medical examinations are arranged and undertaken by Occupational Health (OH).

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2003

The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 allows people who have been convicted of certain criminal offences to regard their convictions as ‘spent’ after the lapse of a specified period of time. The period of time depends upon the sentence imposed. However, some criminal convictions can never be regarded as spent. These convictions are for serious crimes and must always be disclosed. Further guidance on the offences included in the list can be found at: https://www.mygov.scot/offences-always-disclosed/

Any information you do disclose will be treated confidentially and only shared with those who need to know.

Having a conviction will not automatically debar you from obtaining employment with NHS Tayside. Careful consideration will be given to the relevance of the offence to the particular post in question. If you are appointed and it is found you did not disclose previous conviction(s), which you were legally obliged to disclose, then disciplinary action up to and including dismissal may be taken.”

Disclosure Scotland

The successful applicant will be required to become a member of the

Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) in respect of regulated

work with protected adults and regulated work with children. A PVG

certificate contains all unspent and certain spent conviction information. It

also contains any other non-conviction information that the police or other

government bodies think is relevant.

Disclosure Scotland continually monitor PVG scheme members' records

for vetting information including criminal convictions that may affect their

suitability to work with vulnerable groups.

Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006

It is a criminal offence for an employer to employ anyone who does not have permission to live or work in the UK.

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to produce specific original documentation at interview e.g. Passport, or full birth certificate together with an official document giving the applicants permanent National Insurance Number and name issued by a Government Agency or a previous employer, as well as photocopies of these documents.

Professional Registration/ Induction Standards & Code of Conduct

You should have current and continuing professional registration with NMC/HCPC and hold the appropriate qualification(s).

Smoking Policy NHS Tayside operates a No Smoking Policy and smoking is prohibited within NHS premises and grounds.

Fair Processing Notice

NHS Tayside is under a duty to protect the public funds it administers, and to this end may use the information you provide on your Application Form for the prevention and detection of fraud. It may also share this information with other bodies responsible for auditing or administering public funds for these purposes. For further information see: http://www.nhstayside.scot.nhs.uk/YourRights/NationalFraudInitiative/index.htm or contact robert.mackinnon@nhs.net.

Applications Completed forms should be returned to: recruitment.tayside@nhs.net quoting the job reference in the subject line or HR & OD Directorate, NHS Tayside, Level 9, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee DD1 9SY By closing date of Friday 18 May 2018

Your Application Form must be completed in full. Please note copies of Curriculum Vitae, Qualifications and Course Certificates will not be accepted at this stage.

All completed applications are held in HR & OD Directorate until the closing date. After the closing date a panel will meet to prepare an interview shortlist. Once this decision has been made, all shortlisted applicants will be emailed to invite them to attend for interview. It is important that you check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder. This process takes approximately 6 weeks. Therefore, if you have not been contacted regarding interview within 6 weeks of the closing date, your application has been unsuccessful and you will receive no further correspondence from HR & OD Directorate.

Thank you for your interest in working for NHS Tayside.