Interim Care Home Manager

Job details

• Job reference: 253920
• Salary: Band 7 (£52,845 - £61,466)
• Job closing date: 26/07/2026
• Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
• Location: Home Farm Nursing Home
• Employment type: Fixed-term
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Job posted date: 15/07/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
• Department: Home Farm Nursing Home

6 MONTH FIXED TERM OPPORTUNITY

Are you an experienced and motivated leader looking for your next challenge?

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to take on the role of Band 7 Manager at Home Farm, Skye for a period of six months. This is a unique opportunity to lead an important service in one of the most beautiful locations in Highland, while making a real difference to the lives of the people we support and the staff who provide their care.

Accommodation will be provided in Broadford for the successful candidate. Please note that a full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential requirements for this role. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who have experience of leading improvement and change programmes, stabilising services through challenging periods, and supporting teams to deliver high quality, person centred care. The successful candidate will be confident in leading operational services, building positive team cultures, driving quality improvements, and maintaining strong regulatory compliance.

This opportunity would suit:

• Experienced Care Home Managers seeking a new challenge.
• Individuals who have previously managed a care home and would like to return to a management role on a temporary basis.

The successful candidate will provide visible leadership, support service improvement, and work closely with staff, families and partners to ensure high-quality care and support is delivered.

This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your leadership experience, support a key service within NHS Highland, and contribute to ongoing improvement and development.

We would be delighted to hear from you. If you are interested in applying, or would simply like an informal discussion to find out more about the role, please get in touch.

For an informal discussion or to express your interest, please contact: Sheena Williamson; email: sheena.williamson@nhs.scot

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

• Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is therefore advised.
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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork