District Nurse Specialist Practitioner – Annex 21
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- 36
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 10/09/2026
- Closes
- 27/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a trainee Specialist Practitioner District Nurse within the East Inverness District Nursing Team. The role involves completing a PG/Dip/MSc Advanced Practice District Nursing over two years at Robert Gordon University, with support for study leave and course fees. The post holder will be based in Inverness East but will undertake placements in Dingwall or Nairn. You must be on the NMC Register with a minimum of 3 years community nursing experience and demonstrate strong community nursing, leadership, interpersonal, and motivational skills.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £43,231 – £52,679 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
259434
Salary:
Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Job closing date:
27/09/2026
Job Type:
Nursing and Midwifery
Location:
Alder House
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
10/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Highland
Department:
Nursing and Midwifery
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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.
Annex 21 Position
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a trainee Specialist Practitioner District Nurse within the East Inverness District Nursing Team.
The post holder will be provided with support, study leave and course fees to complete the PG/Dip/MSc Advanced Practice District Nursing over 2 years through Robert Gordon University.
The post holder will be based in Inverness East but there is a requirement to undertake placements out with the area to either Dingwall or Nairn.
The successful applicant will be expected to work 36 hours between the hours of 8am to 6pm over 7 days including Public Holidays.
You must be on the NMC Register and have a minimum of 3 years community nursing exp
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