Job details
- Job reference: 261345
- Salary: Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
- Job closing date: 18/10/2026
- Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
- Location: Fort William Health Centre
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 7.9
- Job posted date: 02/10/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
- Department: Lochaber East Community Team
We are looking for someone to join the East Lochaber Community nursing team previous community nursing experience preferred There will also be the opportunity to work across other community nursing teams in Lochaber. The post is for 29.7 hours per week which include weekends and on calls for palliative care as required.
Post registration experience is desirable. You should have a sound knowledge of clinical skills relevant to community nursing. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are fundamental to the role, as is the ability to work both on your own initiative and as part of a team. There will be an on call commitment as the service requires for palliative care.
A current driving licence is also essential for this post as you will be expected to drive efficiently and effectively across Lochaber to meet the operational requirements of the service. Whilst access to a pool car is available the use of your own car for work purposes is an essential requirement of the post.
Informal enquiries to: Fiona Byrne Integrated Team Lead – East Lochaber Tel: 01397 709837 email:fiona.byrne@nhs.scot
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
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This advert is for Community Staff Nurse with NHS Highland in Inverness, Scotland. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (community and district) role. The advertised salary is £34,544 - £43,039. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 18 Oct 2026.
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