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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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified specialist practitioner within the community nursing service in the Inverness West Community team, NHS Highland.
This is permanent band 6 post as per agenda for change. The post holder will be required to work across Inverness West Community Team and can be asked to cover other caseloads within the area. Weekend working and variable shift pattern is required on a flexible rotational basis.
The post holder will have a Specialist Practice Nursing Qualification in District Nursing or working as a trainee District Nurse. (Preferred qualification is a MSc cert in DN advancing practice, although Pg Cert in Integrated Community Nursing will be acceptable).
It is desirable that you have some experience in leading/managing a team and also caseload management. You must be a good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrate an ability to work with different professional groups. It is desirable that the successful applicant be able to develop an interest in quality improvement work and change management. They should also have good awareness of national policies and a willingness to take an active lead in the implementation of these polices locally.
Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post. The qualified post holder will be based at either Inverness RNI or Beauly and will be accountable for managing a defined caseload and prioritise the needs of individuals and practice population.
A full driving licence is essential and applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes. All applicants should be registered with the NMC.
The post holder will be supporting the development of the Enhance Community Service in being part of the Decision making Team, facilitate hospital discharges and support patient in their home prevent hospital admissions.
For informal enquiries please contact Silvia.Trotter@nhs.scot
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa.
NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
- Effective from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reduced from 37 to 36 hours. Part-time hours will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis. There will be an increase in the hourly rate to ensure that pay remains unaffected.
- Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd‑labhairt na Gàidhlig.
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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.
We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.
Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.
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