Assistant Practitioner
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Hours / week
- 22
- Posted
- 15/09/2026
- Closes
- 29/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Practitioners to join the Community Nursing Team. Working under the direction of Registered Nurses, you will deliver high-quality, person-centred care to patients in their homes and community settings. The role involves delegated clinical interventions, supporting patients with long-term conditions, monitoring progress, and assisting with nursing procedures. This position is ideal for an experienced Healthcare Support Worker or Assistant Practitioner passionate about compassionate care and improving patient outcomes.
Useful to know
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:
255555
Salary:
Band 4 (£31,537 - £34,303)
Job closing date:
29/09/2026
Job Type:
Nursing and Midwifery
Location:
Base to be confirmed
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
22
Job posted date:
15/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Grampian
Department:
District Nursing
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Job Advert
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.
Community Nursing Team
Location: Kincardine and Mearns District Nursing Teams
Hours: 2 x part time post – 22hrs/week each (1 post in Inverbervie and 1 post in Laurencekirk)
Contract: Permanent
Join Our Community Nursing Team
An exciting opportunity has arisen for motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Practitioners to join our Community Nursing Team. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care to patients within their own homes and community settings.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Healthcare Support Worker or Assistant Practitioner who
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