NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its 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.
Location
Highland Health & Social Care
Post Title
Health Visitor or Trainee Health Visitor – 36 hours per week
Start Date
30th September 2026.
Salary Scale
Qualified Health Visitor – Band 7 £52,769 - £61,377 p.a.
Trainees: Up to 12 months prior to completion of training (75% of the top rate at Band 7) = £46,032 p.a.; More than one but less than two years prior to completion of training (70% of the top rate at Band 7) = £42,963 p.a.; More than two but less than three years prior to completion of training (65% of the top rate at Band 7) = £39,895 p.a.; More than three years from completion of training (60% of the top rate at Band 7) = £36,826 p.a.
Key Responsibilities
* The main role for the Health Visitor (HV) is to be the designated named HV for all Children within their caseload from antenatal to school entry age, excluding the unborn child. This requires the HV to commence the child’s planning process.
* Monitor the child’s wellbeing and assess if a need is identified. Work in partnership with the child’s family and all involved agencies to produce a child’s plan that will require monitoring.
* Maintain clinical, staff and information governance.
Contact
For further discussion please contact Zorcha Smith at 07881 362640 or email Zorcha.Hutchinson@highland.gov.uk.
Application
Application forms and job descriptions are available online at https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/474741. Note: NHS application forms will not be accepted, see below to apply. If you cannot apply online and wish to request an offline application, please contact the HR Transactions Team on 01955 608279 and quote the post reference number HGH21232. Please also quote reference in the subject line of your email – HGH21232.
Closing Date
Monday 15th June 2026.
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