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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 – Inverness
Highland Health & Social Care
Post Title – Health Visitor
Part-time – 29.6 hours per week
Salary Scale: Band 7 £40,688 - £47,327 p.a. (£50,861– £59,159 pro rata)
Permanent
(Please Note NHS application forms will not be accepted, see below to apply)
The main role for the Health Visitor (HV) is to be the designated named HV for all Children within their caseload from antenatal to school entry age, excluding the unborn child. This requires the HV to commence the Childs 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.
If you would like to discuss this post further, please contact Sharon McDonald Email: sharon.mcdonald@highland.gov.uk
Application Forms and Job Descriptions are available online here: https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/450201
If you are unable to apply online and you wish to request an offline application please contact the HR Transactions Team on 01955 608279 (24 hour Voicemail) quoting the post reference number HGH19899.
Please quote reference in the subject line of your email – HGH19899. Closing date for completed applications: Monday 8th December 2025