Scoonie Medical Practice

18/11/2025

Today marks the start of World AMR Awareness Week; a global effort to raise awareness of AMR (antibiotic resistance) and promote actions which we can all take to reduce the risk of AMR in the future. For more information visit https://www.nhsinform.scot/tests-and-treatments/medicines-and-medical-aids/types-of-medicine/antibiotics/

17/11/2025

❄️ Make sure you're winter ready.

💊 Stay on top of repeat prescriptions.

If you rely on regular medication, check your repeat prescriptions and order in plenty of time.

For more advice on staying winter ready, visit: nhsfife.org/winter

14/11/2025

Not sure whether you need to go to A&E?

Calling 111 helps get you to the right care in the right place, often with a scheduled appointment.

nhsfife.org/rightcare

11/11/2025

10/11/2025

Protected Learning Time Session - Tuesday 11th November

GP Practices in Fife are taking part in a PLT session on Tuesday 11th November 2025 between 1 pm and 6 pm.
Please be assured access to urgent care for patients of surgeries taking part will continue throughout this time.
During those hours on Tuesday 11th November 2025, Urgent Care Services Fife (Out Of Hours Service) will provide urgent care and support to patients whose practices are closed and who need urgent care that can’t wait until their GP surgery re-opens.
This care can be delivered via telephone consultation, assessment in one of Fife's urgent care centres or a home visit when assessed as being clinically appropriate.
Patients or Community Pharmacies who require to contact a participating GP Practice urgently during the time they are closed for PLT should call the Urgent Care Service on 01592 729250.
After 6 pm, patients from all of Fife's surgeries can call NHS 24 on 111, as per normal process.
GP surgeries will resume their usual working hours again on Wednesday 12th November 2025.

10/11/2025

Remember! We are closed Tuesday afternoon from 1pm

07/11/2025

Prefer not to wait for your scheduled winter vaccination appointment?

Pop into one of NHS Fife's Open Access sessions at your convenience. They are offering drop-in clinics across Fife throughout November.

Venues, times, and eligibility: nhsfife.org/openaccess

05/11/2025

Protected Learning Time Session - Tuesday 11th November

Fife’s GP Practices are committed to providing patients with the highest quality care.
As part of this, GP Practices participate in a number of Protected Learning Time (PLT) sessions throughout the year which allows them to provide access to training for the whole practice team.
GP Practices in Fife are taking part in a PLT session on Tuesday 11th November 2025 between 1 pm and 6 pm.
Please be assured access to urgent care for patients of surgeries taking part will continue throughout this time.
During those hours on Tuesday 11th November 2025, Urgent Care Services Fife (Out Of Hours Service) will provide urgent care and support to patients whose practices are closed and who need urgent care that can’t wait until their GP surgery re-opens.
This care can be delivered via telephone consultation, assessment in one of Fife's urgent care centres or a home visit when assessed as being clinically appropriate.
Patients or Community Pharmacies who require to contact a participating GP Practice urgently during the time they are closed for PLT should call the Urgent Care Service on 01592 729250.
After 6 pm, patients from all of Fife's surgeries can call NHS 24 on 111, as per normal process.
GP surgeries will resume their usual working hours again on Wednesday 12th November 2025.

05/11/2025

We will be closed on Tuesday 11th November 1pm-6pm
Ring the Practice should you need to access urgent care. Listen to the message.

30/10/2025

SCAM ALERT

NHS Scotland's Counter Fraud Services warns of scam phone calls claiming to be from GP practices. Callers are informing people they are updating patient records and asking them to follow a link to do this. The number associated to the scam call is 07759 705 398 with the location showing as Spain.

⚠️ This is a scam!

Be alert.

Hang up immediately.

Do not click on any links.

📞 Report scams to Police Scotland by calling 101.

Stay safe and spread the word!

15/10/2025

MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST
25 hours per week
8.30am-1.30pm (Monday – Friday)
£13.68 PER HOUR £17,832 PER ANNUM

We are recruiting for a Medical Receptionist to join our friendly Practice Team. We are a large Practice of 12,800 patients, based in Leven Health Centre, Victoria Road, Leven KY8 4ET
The successful candidate will ;
• Work as part of a friendly supportive Team and be a Team player
• Enjoy contact with and assisting members of the public and health care professionals either on the phone or face to face
• Be an excellent communicator written and verbal
• Have a professional approach
• Work to protocol, training will be given
• Have good computer skills and willing to learn various IT systems
• Have an understanding of the data protection act and patient confidentiality
• Be able to work under pressure at times of high demand
• Work Monday to Friday, 5 days per week on fixed hours of 8.30am-1.30pm
Informal enquiries are welcome please telephone Marion Clacken Monday –Thursday on 01333 423 568 or email marion.clacken@nhs.scot
Visit our news section on our website for a Job Description. Applications are welcome by CV that includes supporting information with reasons for applying. Please do not use the application form that may be linked to this advert.

Email CVs to Marion.Clacken@nhs.scot

Closing date 26thOctober 2025

14/10/2025

We are recruiting for a Part Time Medical Receptionist here at Scoonie Medical Practice.

Visit our news section of our website for all the information and how to apply.
Closing date 26th October

Leven Health Centre, Victoria Road, Leven, Fife, KY8 4ET