Ward Based Assistant Practitioner
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- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- 21.24
- Hours / week
- 21.24
- Posted
- 10/09/2026
- Closes
- 23/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Ward Based Assistant Nursing Practitioner to join the Acute Medicine Unit at Raigmore Hospital. The role involves working in a fast-paced environment covering an Acute Assessment Unit, Same Day Emergency Care Unit, and Medical High Dependency Unit. You will care for acutely unwell patients and be part of a supportive team. The position requires a relevant qualification at SCQF level 7-8 and offers development opportunities.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £31,537 – £34,303 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
259349
Salary:
Band 4 (£31,537 - £34,303)
Job closing date:
23/09/2026
Job Type:
Nursing and Midwifery
Location:
Raigmore Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
21.24
Job posted date:
10/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Highland
Department:
AMU Ward GA
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Job Advert
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Ward Based Assistant Nursing Practitioners to join our team within the Acute Medicine Unit at Raigmore Hospital.
We are looking for a motivated, caring and compassionate nurse who is able to work well under pressure, is keen to learn and develop and work within an acute environment. The Acute Medicine Unit covers an Acute Assessment Unit, Same Day Emergency Care Unit and Medical High Dependency Unit. The Acute Assessment Unit (Ward GA) admits acutely unwell patients directly from the community and Emergency Department. This is a fast paced and interesting environment to work within where candidates should have excellent care values and a strong sense of team spirit coupled with a sense of humour. Candidates should have enthusiasm to work, learn and develop themselves and colleagues within this exciting and challenging high pressure environment. Hours of work will be to meet the needs of the service, covering the 24/7 period. Currently
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