Job Advert
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Location –
Highland Health & Social Care
Post Title –
– 37.5 hours per week
Salary Scale: Qualified Health Visitor (Band 7) - £43,422 - £50,506 p.a.
Trainee Health Visitor – see Agenda for Change Annex 21 terms (Pay determined as a percentage of the pay for qualified staff)
(Please Note NHS application forms will not be accepted, see below to apply)
Exciting opportunities have arisen to apply for either qualified or trainee Health Visitor posts, depending on your qualifications
The main role of the Health Visitor (HV) is to be the designated HV for all the children within their caseload from antenatal to school entry age, excluding the unborn child. This requires the HV to commence the Child's planning process. To discharge these responsibilities, the postholder will have a responsibility to monitor the Child's wellbeing and assess if a need is identified. They will work in partnership with the Child's family and all involved agencies to produce a Child's plan which will require to be monitored. In discharging these responsibilities, the postholder is responsible and accountable for maintaining clinical, staff and information governance.
A relocation package can be available to the successful candidate, if eligible.
Informal enquiries regarding the post to: Susan Laidlaw Tel: 07818 520126
Application Forms and Job Descriptions are available online www.myjobscotland.gov.uk reference number – HGH14397. If you are unable to apply online and you wish to request an offline application please contact Business Support 01955 608279 (24 hour Voicemail) quoting the post reference number above.
Please quote reference in the subject line of your email – HGH14397.
Closing date for completed applications: Monday 3rd April 2023.