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Community Nursing Team Lead

NHS HighlandBase negotiable within Oban, Lorn and the Islands of Mull, Coll, Tiree or Colonsay£52,845 - £61,466Closes 23/09/2026

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Band
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Pattern
Flexible working
Hours / week
36
Posted
09/09/2026
Closes
23/09/2026

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Role summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a Team Lead for Community Nursing on the Inner Hebrides. The role involves providing clinical leadership and operational management for the district nursing team. The successful candidate will be passionate, enthusiastic, and able to drive forward Community Nursing to achieve patient-centred outcomes. They should have in-depth knowledge of Community Nursing, criteria, processes, and NHSH policies, and be able to support the design and delivery of new care models. The post holder will be a first level Registered General Nurse with a relevant specialist District nursing qualification.

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Band 7 pay context

Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.

This advert: £52,845 – £61,466 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.

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Job reference:

259299

Salary:

Band 7 (£52,845 - £61,466)

Job closing date:

23/09/2026

Job Type:

Nursing and Midwifery

Location:

Base negotiable within Oban, Lorn and the Islands of Mull, Coll, Tiree or Colonsay

Employment type:

Permanent

Hours Per Week:

36

Job posted date:

09/09/2026

Employer (NHS Board):

NHS Highland

Department:

Community Nursing

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Job Advert

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right candidate to take up the post of Team Lead for Community Nursing on the beautiful Inner Hebrides of Mull, Colonsay, Tiree and Coll to provide Clinical Leadership and Operational day to day management for the district nursing team.

We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic individual with the ability to provide professional and strategic leadership. The post holder will influence and drive forward Community Nursing to provide best possible patient centred outcomes. The post holder should be self-motivated, have an in-depth knowledge of Community Nursing, criteria, processes and NHSH policies. They will also have the ability to support the design and delivery of new models and pathways of care within the integrated team/ services and influence quality and a high standard of patient care.

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