Clinical Co-ordinator AA

NHS National Services Scotland; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS National Services Scotland is seeking a Clinical Co-ordinator to manage elective programs and emergency admissions. This role requires strong leadership and collaboration with nursing teams to ensure high-quality patient care. Ideal for an experienced nurse looking to advance their career within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

Benefits

Flexible working

Family-friendly policies

Equal opportunities commitment

Qualifications

• Experience in a Duty Charge Nurse role is desirable but not essential.
• Proven leadership and managerial skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage elective programme and emergency admissions.
• Ensure patient safety and quality care.
• Collaborate with Capacity and Flow Team.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Patient Safety

Education

1st Level Registered Nurse

Job description

Job Opportunity: Clinical Co-ordinator

The Surgical Directorate manages a wide range of clinical services including General Surgery, Urology, Vascular Surgery, Trauma and Orthopaedics, ENT, OMFS, Ophthalmology, Plastic Surgery, Endoscopy, Breast Surgery, Pain, Theatres, and Pre-Assessment.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to join us as a Clinical Co-ordinator. This pivotal role involves managing our elective programme and emergency admissions, ensuring patient safety and quality care. You will provide strong leadership, support patient flow, and collaborate closely with the Capacity and Flow Team and Primary care colleagues to coordinate transfers within and outside the hospital, including tertiary centres.

You will work alongside Clinical Nurse Managers and Senior Charge Nurses, playing a key role in staffing and ensuring person-centred, high-quality care. This position is ideal for an experienced nurse with leadership and management experience aiming to advance their career. You will join a motivated, multidisciplinary team committed to delivering the highest standards of care.

The successful candidate must be a 1st Level Registered Nurse. Experience in a Duty Charge Nurse role is desirable but not essential; proven leadership and managerial skills are required.

For informal enquiries, please contact Pauline Hope, Clinical Nurse Manager, at 01592 643355 ext 20010.

Please note: The salary is pro-rata for part-time hours if applicable. A requirement of this role is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme prior to appointment.

NHS Fife is legally obliged to verify your right to work in the UK. Non-UK or Irish nationals must confirm their eligibility to work in their application.

We support flexible working, family-friendly policies, and are committed to equal opportunities. We make reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, or neurodivergence. NHS Scotland promotes diversity and aims for a workforce that is representative and respectful of all sections of society.