Job reference: 262567
Salary: Competitive
Job closing date: 01/11/2026
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: Raigmore Hospital
Employment type: Fixed-term or Secondment
Hours Per Week: 79.58
Job posted date: 15/10/2026
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
Department: Maternity Unit

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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.


Band 6: £43,231 - £52,679 (pro rata) per annum

Band 5: £34,544 - £43,039 (pro rata) per annum


Post 1: 22.08 hours per week, fixed term/secondment until May 2027

Post 2: 23 hours per week, fixed term/secondment until September 2027

Post 3: 34.5 hours per week, fixed term/secondment until October 2027


You will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care. You will also have an educational responsibility to members of staff, patients and relatives.

Informal enquiries welcome to Sharon Graham; sharon.graham3@nhs.scot

Please note, if you wish to apply for this post on a secondment basis, please complete the secondment consent form below and return to nhsh.resourcing@nhs.scot. in addition to completing a full application for the post.


Additional information for candidates

Flexible Working

  • Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

How to apply

  • Apply online through Jobtrain

  • Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is therefore advised.
  • Please ensure the address on your application form reflects your current place of residence for your present workplace and can be verified through your identification documents.
  • Do not upload a CV – CVs are not used for shortlisting
  • Applications close at midnight on the stated closing date
  • Once submitted, applications cannot be changed

Keeping in Touch

  • We will contact you by email
  • Please check your email (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account regularly

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  • If you work for NHS Highland, make sure your Jobtrain profile shows this

What is it like to work for NHS Highland?

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Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork

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