How do I contact NHS Fife?
NHS Fife Switchboard – 01592 643355.
What is Ward 44 Victoria Hospital Kirkcaldy?
Ward 44 is a busy colorectal / General Surgery ward with Gastrointestinal liver speciality patients. You should have a real interest in this combined speciality ward. We are looking for good team players with excellent written and oral communicators. Experience in acute nursing is desirable.
What is Ward 6 Victoria Hospital Kirkcaldy?
day intervention unit. ward 6 (care of the elderly/rehabilitation/orthopaedics)
Are visitors allowed in Fife hospitals?
The strict visiting restrictions which we had to introduce as a result of the pandemic have now been eased to allow patients in Fife hospitals to be able to receive two visitors each day. Patients in most areas of Fife hospitals will be allowed visits from two people at any given time.
How many NHS hospitals are there in Fife?
two main hospitals
NHS Fife serves a population of more than 370,000 and currently employs around 8,500 staff. There are two main hospitals in Fife; the Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy and the Queen Margaret Hospital in Dunfermline.
What area does NHS Fife cover?
Fife has a population of over 363,000 and represents around 7% of the total population of Scotland. Most residents live in the towns of Kirkcaldy, Dunfermline, and Glenrothes.
What is Ward 31 Victoria Kirkcaldy?
Ward 31 is a 23 bedded Orthopaedic Trauma Ward which is dedicated for patients who have sustained a Fracture Neck of Femur. Ward 31 is a very busy ward with a predominately high number of frail elderly patients, some of which suffer from delirium or dementia. Many of these patients have acute medical issues.
What is Ward 5 Victoria Kirkcaldy?
Ward 5 is a 10 bedded Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) ward along with an adjoining 10 bedded, 23 hr Surgical Short Stay Unit and ENT outpatient department at the Victoria and Queen Margaret Hospital.
What is Ward 43 at Victoria Hospital Kirkcaldy?
Ward 43 consists of 30 inpatient beds and is a busy, acute and high turnover area. It is currently functioning as a Covid ‘red’ receiving area and ‘Amber’ respiratory beds. As a Charge Nurse you will be expected to have an overview of the ward and support with capacity and flow ensuring timely access to the ward.
What is Ward 33 Victoria Kirkcaldy?
Ward 33 is a 23 bedded orthopaedic trauma unit. We are looking for individuals to join our team, an active interest in, surgical or medical nursing is desirable but not essential as training will be provided. You will be expected to carry out a range of clinical skills and associated administrative duties.
What is Ward 10 Victoria Hospital Kirkcaldy?
Ward 10 looks after patients undergoing elective orthopaedic procedures. Last week, NHS Fife has announced temporary changes to community hospital visiting after a “sharp rise” in the number of inpatient wards affected by COVID-19.
How many hospitals are there in Fife?
two
There are two main hospitals in Fife; Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy and Queen Margaret Hospital in Dunfermline. These are supported by a network of community and day hospitals as well as GPs, dentists, opticians and pharmacies throughout Fife.