Advanced Practitioner / Professional Lead
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- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 28/08/2026
- Closes
- 20/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the dynamic community nursing team in East Sutherland. The role involves providing expertise and advice in patient treatment and support within the community, working closely with multi-disciplinary and integrated teams. The post holder will also act as a source of training and mentorship for team members and students. A full UK driving licence is essential for this permanent, full-time position.
Useful to know
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:
258156
Salary:
Band 7 (£52,845 - £61,466)
Job closing date:
20/09/2026
Job Type:
Nursing and Midwifery
Location:
Lawson Memorial Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
28/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Highland
Department:
Sutherland District
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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.
Would you like to work in the Scottish Highlands with a supportive and progressive employer? If the answer is yes, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our dynamic team of community nurses in East Sutherland. The post provides an ideal opportunity to progress your career and influence the change required to meet the evolving health needs of care and support in East Sutherland. The role requires someone with strong, effective leadership qualities.
You should have a relevant Post Graduate Diploma or Master’s Degree in District Nursing. You should
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