Registered Nurse, Band 5, GP Unit, Pitlochry Community Hospital. Information Pack. Job Reference: D/CH/262/17. Closing date: Friday 27 April 2018

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1 Registered Nurse, Band 5, GP Unit, Pitlochry Community Hospital Information Pack Job Reference: D/CH/262/17 Closing date: Friday 27 April 2018

2 NHS TAYSIDE VISION, AIM AND VALUE Our Vision Our Aim and Values To find out more about NHS Tayside visit our website at:

3 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

4 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.

5 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:

6 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: 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.

7 Job Description 1. JOB IDENTIFICATION 8. Job Title Registered Nurse 2. JOB PURPOSE 9. Department(s)/Lo cation 10. Number of Job Holders Pitlochry Community Hospital To ensure client group receives quality individualised nursing care, improving the health of individuals, based on best practice guidelines. Delivering high quality nursing care to a defined caseload of patients, while also maintaining dignity and optimum independence for each individual. The staff nurse will be expected to carry out relevant care without direct supervision. 3. ORGANISATIONAL POSITION Senior Charge Nurse (SCN) 9 Charge Nurse (CN) Registered Nurse / This post 4. SCOPE AND RANGE Health Care Assistant (HCA) Hospital Base The GP unit, Pitlochry Community Hospital, is an integral part of NHS Tayside Perth and Kinross CHP. It is one of four community hospitals which provide in-patient facilities for patients under the care of their own General practitioner. Pitlochry Community Hospital is a purpose build busy subactue locality unit providing care for patients transferred from Perth Royal infirmary and Ninewells Hospitals for ongoing treatment, rehabilitation, palliative care and general elderly medicine. General practitioners also admit patients directly from home for ongoing treatment. We also provide a minor injury and illness service and outpatient clinics to our local community. New developments in diagnostics and additional treatment clinics will offer additional opportunities for role development. The service provided includes: Admission, treatment and discharge of patients within the General Practitioner Unit, including the support of patients in Out of Hours periods when medical staff are not on site. Support for consultants at peripheral clinics as required, e.g. surgical and Medical clinics, pre-op assessments as required. Provide a minor injury service to treat low level localised injury or minor ailment in conjunction with local GP s

8 4. continued... Working with the Community Nursing Team to provide care to a diverse client group some with complex health care needs, to ensure the highest standard of care is given which complies with current clinical guidelines and legislation. Working as a member of the nursing team and works collaboratively with other agencies both voluntary and statutory to optimise patient care and provide a seamless service to patients and their carers being cognisant of local and national health policies May be expected to work in other settings within NHS Tayside as service requires. 5. MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical Under the direction of the SCN, participate in the implementation of planned programmes of advice and support to all age groups, targeting individuals, families and vulnerable adults. Participate in the ongoing assessment, development implementation and monitoring of individualised programmes of health care ensuring that the highest standard of service and care is delivered in a consistent and safe manner within the home and clinical setting. Conduct a comprehensive nursing assessment of the care needs of patients using appropriate assessment tools. Devise plan of care to meet individual patient need incorporating review dates and wherever possible involving patient and significant others. Deliver planned care ensuring all staff meets identified patient needs. Provide advice and guidance on health promotion, health management and prevention strategies to patients, carers and significant others. Review and evaluate effectiveness of care delivered and where necessary initiate and record change. Apply a level of understanding of the effects of disability and ageing to ensure that care goals are met. Contributes to change for the benefit of patient care and contributes to the development of the extended role of the nurse.

9 5. continued... Acquire and practice advanced clinical skills as identified for service provision with approval of SCN and Head of Nursing e.g. ILS, Basics Training, Verification of Expected Death and Scopes (ECG, male catheterisation and venepuncture). Deliver end of life care, e.g. palliative care and symptom control. Administers and understands complex drug regimes and common side effects and follows Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Drug Administration Guidelines. Initiate, establish and maintain good working relationships with patients, carers and members of the Primary Health Care Team to support multidisciplinary working. Establish and maintain effective communications and relationships/partnerships with statutory and voluntary agencies, which promotes collaborative working and effective coordination of services for individuals and groups. In collaboration with the Nursing team facilitate health promotion activities in line with the health Improvement Agenda, ensuring inclusion of all relevant groups, collaborating with Primary health Care teams, other professionals and organisations both statutory and voluntary. Identify and provide, in collaboration with the SCN, ongoing support to patients with complex problems, who may be unable to access other support services. Teaching, advising and providing support to patients and/or carers, throughout treatment, illness and rehabilitation. Organise and/or take part in immunisation providing information for audit as necessary. To contribute to the prevention, management and control of communicable diseases Ensure child Protection and Vulnerable Adults Policies and Procedures are followed, and undertake on-going training, where appropriate, initiating action to identify and minimise risk. Documentation Ensure that up to date written electronic records are maintained in accordance with NMC, NHS Tayside and local standards supervising ward based staff and student record keeping as appropriate. Ensure documentation reflects accurate record of patient information whilst maintaining confidentiality and dignity. Complies with relevant national legislation e.g. Freedom of Information Act, Data Protection Act. This post holder is required to comply with all Statutory Policies and Procedures of the NHS Tayside and NMC Code of Professional Practice, Guidelines and Standards e.g. Health and Safety, promoting attendance at work, data protection, freedom of information act, risk management measures and IT security policies. Professional Ethics Complies with and reports any non-compliance with the NMC Code of Professional conduct and local and national policies and procedures. Promotes diversity through respect for the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients and staff, and contribution to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.

10 5. continued... Leadership, Supervision and Appraisal Contribute to the identification of training needs, addressing scope of practice issues and competencies. Ensure attendance at compulsory updates for self and junior staff. Participate in appraisal of designated staff and ensuring development of appropriate Personal Development Plans. Provide effective guidance and supervision for all junior staff. Review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal. Communicate effectively, to the SCN information regarding patients/carers on caseload. Encourage patient/public involvement within local communities and ensure service users are empowered, and participate in the planning, delivery and evaluation of all Community Nursing activities. Training Staff and Students Participate in development of ward training plan for pre-registration students and permanent ward staff. Contribute to pre-registration supervision and teaching by acting as mentor, using continuous assessment and providing progressive learning environment. Alert SCN of any training needs/deficit identified for self and staff. Ensure personal development is maintained by participating in specific study relevant to service needs. Participate in induction and orientation programmes. Service Development and Delivery Contribute to the operational planning and implementation of policy and service development within your team, leading on delegated projects. Professional Development To maintain portfolio in line with requirement for NMC Revalidation. Deliver extended nursing roles as required for service provision, e.g. male catheterisation, phlebotomy and syringe driver, ECG, venepuncture. Clinical Governance, Quality and Standards Gather information as required by Clinical Governance colleagues. Contribute to the Clinical Governance Agenda to ensure that standards of care are in line with best practice, applying research and evidence to decision making in collaboration with clients, groups and committees. As delegated by SCN, act as Link Nurse for a specified clinical remit, e.g. nutrition, continence, speech and language, blood transfusion, palliative care, cleanliness champions, Pressure Ulcer prevention, CPR and Moving and Handling. Encourage and participate in audit and research, service/project evaluation to support and improve patient care. Facilitate the use of best practice and evidence based nursing care, monitoring and reviewing this case.

11 5. continued... Altering the SCN of any deficiencies and contributing to identified service developments. Complies and ensures staff compliance with all relevant NHS Tayside and local policies and procedures including those relating to Health and Safety, Risk Management, Confidentiality of Information, Infection Control, Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines, Moving and Handling, Lone Worker Policy and Fire orders and all mandatory training, e.g. Fire Lectures, moving and Handling update, CPR (annually) Follows NHS Tayside Policy when handling and learning from complaints in conjunction with manager and relevant departments. Ensure staff compliance with the Safe and secure handling of Medicines Policy and take remedial action with non-compliant staff. Administer controlled drugs assisted by a registered nurse. Management Skills Act as named nurse to a designated group/caseload of patients and staff. Contribute to regular minuted nursing team meetings encouraging discussion of relevant clinical and other issues. Co-ordinate the day to day activities of nursing staff in the absence of SCN. Contribute towards the management of patient s property and money, as per NHS Tayside Policy for hospital inpatients. Delegate responsibilities appropriately within the team and in line with the NMC Code. Be involved in staff appraisal and personal development plan reviewer for junior staff. Research and Development Contribute to research and and/or audit projects relevant to clinical area, assist with disseminating findings at local level broaden research and development skills through participation in local audit and research projects.

12 6. COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of agreed communication networks within the ward environment. Establish and maintain communications with patients, significant others, multi-disciplinary team, external agencies and other health workers. Ensure effective communication is maintained with SCN and line managers. Provide and record formal, informal support and counsel to other team members. Provide verbal and written reports. Develops effective communication strategies for patients who have barriers to communication, e.g. stroke patients, learning disabilities, deaf, blind, mute, language difficulties (foreign visitors). Convey information of a sensitive and emotive nature when it is contradictory to patient and care expectations and desires. On a shift basis communicate highly sensitive information to patients and carers requiring empathy and reassurance skills. Maintain the effective two way flow of communication within the ward respecting patient and staff confidentiality. Good history taking skills to relay patient s condition to GP s by telephone. The post holder will communicate confidential and sensitive information with various people e.g. GP s patients, other members of the primary health care team and social Work Department, through face to face, telephone, IT or written correspondence. 6. continued... Communication skills in persuasion, motivation, negotiation and empathy to patients, carers and other professionals. These skills are necessary to provide nursing care to palliative and terminally ill patients in their own homes as well as regular communications with distressed and anxious patients or relatives. Support for patients and carers following receipt of bad news and providing bereavement support. The postholder needs to communicate with a range of people on a range of matters in a form that is appropriate to them and the situation and demonstrate skills in improving the effectiveness of communication. Manages barriers to effective communication. Keeps accurate and complete records consistent with legislation, policies and procedures. The postholder should also be able to present complex and/or sensitive information to senior nurse.

13 7. KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB First level registered nurse with current NMC registration. Evidence of post registration continuing professional development. A working knowledge of national guidelines/legislation. Possess and practice extended role skills, e.g. Phlebotomy, ECG, blood transfusions, and catheterisation or willingness to develop these. Good communication, interpersonal and organisation skills. Self disciplined with the ability to work well under pressure. Exercise good personal time management. Ability to work flexibly as part of a team Possess basic computing skills IT skills, accessing and input of information, i.e. Clinical Portal, DATIX, TOPAS, Trakcare Teaching skills 11. SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT Contribute to the maintenance of accurate patients records and ensure their team maintain records in accordance with NMC and local guidelines. Examine any equipment required for the job prior to and during use, as per training and ensure that all junior staff do the same. Ensure staff are aware and trained in the correct use of equipment and follow the reporting systems for faults. On a regular basis instruct other members of staff on the safe use of equipment. Maintain the safe custody of controlled and other drugs in the area in accordance with NHS Tayside policy. Contribute to the effective ordering and use of all stock within the ward area. Safe use of equipment e.g. scales, mobile phone, personal safety alarm. Safe use of equipment to facilitate health checks e.g. scales, blood pressure monitor. Safe storage and use of vaccines Instruction and safe use of patient related equipment i.e. hoists and therapeutic mattresses. Inputs personally generated patient and professional data into electronic system e.g. STRATA, . Personally generated patient and professional clinical notes. 8. continued... 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 This includes 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.

14 9. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB Physical Demands Exerts frequent physical effort to manoeuvre equipment and adult patients (over 15kg) several times on each shift. No portering staff, therefore movement of equipment, i.e. oxygen cylinders and furniture, beds/chairs, as limited space within ward areas. Moving and handling of equipment, stand on scales weight 4kg Stand and/or walk for major part of working day, climbing stairs carrying equipment. Frequent prolonged physical activity on each shift responding to emergencies, bathing, and personal care. Recognition of deterioration of in-patients and outpatients and take appropriate action. On each shift move people and equipment using mechanical aids on a frequent basis, including patients who are unpredictable, i.e. confused, agitated, aggressive. Calculate, prepare and administer intra-muscular injections. Venepuncture. Use of screening equipment, e.g. blood pressure monitors, carbon monoxide monitors. Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation and treatment of anaphylaxis in adults. A broad range of technical skills required. Dexterity and accuracy required for manipulation of fine tools such as injections and syringe pumps. Mental and Emotional effort As Nurse in Charge, immediate response to emergency, e.g. cardiac arrest, aggression, fire alarm. Challenge of ward, MIIU department and outpatient clinics leading to potential high stress situations. Frequent periods of concentration when working with patients on a one to one basis up to 30 minutes. Communicating with distressed/anxious/worried patients/relatives and caring for patients in distressing situations e.g. families experiencing news of a poor prognosis. Caring for the palliative patient/dying patient in ward area. Caring for patients following receipt of bad news. Dealing with body clock changes due to a variety of shifts. Feelings of isolation and vulnerability due to working in difficult situations with minimal security presence. Meal breaks taken within ward environment continual interruptions. Concentration and accuracy required when checking documents/patient notes, injections, drug dosages, and carrying out complex care daily/constantly through shift. Intense concentration required when reading and understanding documents, patient s records.

15 9. continued... Required to develop practice according to changing priorities and health needs. Assertiveness is required when supporting the best interests of the patient e.g. patients with mental health problems, disabilities and in multi-agency planning. Adaptability required to cope with frequent interruptions and changes of workload daily. Required to develop practice according to changing priorities and health needs. Experience of hostility and aggression. 10. DECISIONS AND JUDGEMENTS Make decisions on each shift regarding patient care acknowledging the limits of the role and responsibilities. Assessing and interpreting acute situations and other patient conditions and determining when to refer to senior nurse or other professionals. Take control of an emergency situation ensuring the Senior Nurse for the hospital is alerted, if appropriate, e.g. acute staff shortage and fire. Depending on shift pattern, the post holder may be the most Senior Nurse on duty in the hospital and can only make contact with NHST Duty Manager. Practice autonomously as detailed within MNC Code and to work with minimal supervision and display effective time management. Prioritise and plan own workload. Accountable for decisions and actions taken. Contribute to service developments and be delegated roles as per the needs of the service and own personal skills and knowledge. The ability to use initiative and accept delegated responsibility. 11. MOST CHALLENGING/DIFFICULT PARTS OF THE JOB Decision making in the absence of GP. Clinical responsibility in time delay or absence of GP and delay in ambulance attendance. Ensuring their team members remain motivated and provide high quality care. Prioritising demands. Participate in the introduction and consolidation of changes to practice. Risk assessment reporting and participation in implementation of action plans. Managing the diverse mix of patients within the ward, e.g. MIIU patients, palliative care patients, step-down patients and GP medical admissions. Adapting to change. Being able to deliver high quality care in a range of settings/environments. Situations where assertiveness is required when supporting the best interests of the patient, e.g. patients with mental health problems, disabilities.

16 12. JOB DESCRIPTION AGREEMENT A separate job description will need to be signed off by each postholder to whom the job description applies.

17 Person Specification POST REF NO: D/CH/262/17 JOB TITLE/BAND: Registered Nurse, Band 5 LOCATION: GP Unit, Pitlochry Community Hospital HOURS: 30 hours per week CRITERIA ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE METHOD OF EVALUATION EXPERIENCE: Portfolio evidence of clinical experience to date Portfolio QUALIFICATIONS: (Training; Research; Publications) Relevant knowledge / skills pertinent to clinical area 1st level RGN Evidence of continuous professional development Previous clinical experience in a hospital care setting Diploma / degree or be willing to work towards Cleanliness Champion Application Interview Application Interview Mentorship KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: Demonstrates a person centred approach to nursing care Demonstrates ability to deliver care with compassion, dignity and respect Extended skills eg IV drug admin Cannulation Verification of expected death Suprapubic catheter trained Application Portfolio Interview Ability to prioritise and plan workload Demonstrate effective decision making Excellent communication / interpersonal skills Understanding the needs of patients with long term conditions. Experience of compassionate palliative care / end of life care skills Effective time management skills PERSONAL QUALITIES: Caring and Compassionate Team worker Understanding of Multidisciplinary team working and discharge planning Ability to adapt to and make change Application Interview Good interpersonal skills Flexibility and innovative approach to problem solving Forward thinking Reflective practitioner

18 OTHER: (eg travel across Tayside)

19 General Information POST REF NO: D/CH/262/17 JOB TITLE/GRADE: Registered Nurse, Band 5 LOCATION: GP Unit, Pitlochry Community Hospital Conditions of Service Remuneration The terms and conditions of service for this post are those determined by the NHS Staff Council. The current salary scale for the post is 22,440 to 29,034 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 30 per week. 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 Employee contribution rates with effect from 1 April 2018 are as follows: Annual Pensionable Pay Contribution (Full-time equivalent) Up to 16, % 16,929 to 22, % 22,440 to 27, % 27,911 to 51, % 51,482 to 73, % 73,499 to 114, % 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

20 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 Occupational Health Clearance Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2003 All offers of appointment are subject to receipt of two satisfactory references. 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). 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: Any information you do disclose will be treated confidentially and only shared with those who need to know. Disclosure Scotland Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 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. 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. 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.

21 Professional Registration/ Induction Standards Code of Conduct Smoking Policy you should have current and continuing professional registration with NMC and hold the appropriate qualification(s). NHS Tayside operates a No Smoking Policy and smoking is prohibited within NHS premises and grounds. Fair Processing Notice Applications 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: e/index.htm or contact robert.mackinnon@nhs.net. 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 27 April 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 ed to invite them to attend for interview. It is important that you check your s 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.