Job details
- Job reference: 251951
- Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
- Job closing date: 12/07/2026
- Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
- Location: Edinburgh
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: Various
- Job posted date: 24/06/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Lothian
- Department: Community Nursing
Our Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan sets out our Vision, Ambitions and Values that enable excellent care for our patients and service users. It also demonstrates what you can expect from our organisation and what you can aspire to in your own career development. A collaborative, person focused approach is at the very centre of everything we aspire to achieve, and necessary to deliver care that is high quality, compassionate, safe and effective. We continue to work towards having a diverse and inclusive culture for people who work for us and use our services. We want everyone to realise their full potential and make a positive contribution. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and communities. We are committed to supporting the development of a nursing and midwifery workforce that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We are interested in your passion for developing with us as a leader as well as demonstrating alignment with the values and ambitions set out in our Strategic Plan. We are committed to providing the strong foundations of clinical education with our Clinical Education and Training team, our education co-ordinators, robust induction programmes and preceptorship as well as working with you to build on your leadership strengths.
A link to the NHS Lothian Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan can be found via the following link: https://services.nhslothian.scot/nursingandmidwifery/strategic-plan-2023-2028/
Recruitment process – We use a values and competency based recruitment process that is linked to the ambitions set our in our Strategic Plan. Click the link below for more information on our interview questions.
How to Apply – NHS Lothian Careers
Community Nurse Practitioner (CNP)
Various Locations across Edinburgh
We are now welcoming applications for Community Nurse Practitioners to join our District Nursing teams across West Lothian and Edinburgh. For more information about the opportunities available, please speak with the informal contacts listed. Please ensure that you read the job description and person specification files before applying.
Community Nurse Practitioner Job Purpose:
The District Nurse provides leadership for the delivery of patient care within area of responsibility.
The District Nurse has day to day managerial responsibility for the area including supervision and deployment of staff.
The District Nurse will have responsibility for assessment of care needs, evaluation of care plans, ensuring the delivery of high quality care to patients.
The post holder has responsibility and accountability for maintaining both clinical and staff governance.
Current Posts Available:
Edinburgh, North West District Nursing - 17 hours (CNP)
Edinburgh, Hospital to Home Team - Full time (CNP)
Please note that adverts are updated regularly and all vacancies are subject to change. You are encouraged to refer back periodically to familiarise yourself with any changes that may arise. In addition to your clinical skills, we are interested in your attitude, passion for working in healthcare and your potential to contribute to our high quality patient care, as well as demonstration of personal values aligned to those of our organisation: NHS Lothian Values
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This advert is for GR - Community Nurse Practitioner with NHS Lothian in Edinburgh, East of Scotland, Scotland. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse practitioner role. The advertised salary is £43,231 - £52,679. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 12 Jul 2026.
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