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.
Location
Highland Health & Social Care
Post Title
Health Visitor or Trainee Health Visitor
Working Hours
36 hours per week
Start Date
Start date is due to be 30th September 2026.
Salary Scale
Qualified Health Visitor – Band 7 £52,769 - £61,377 p.a.
Trainee Salary
* 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.
(Please Note NHS application forms will not be accepted, see below to apply)
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. To discharge these responsibilities the post holder will have a responsibility to monitor the child’s wellbeing and assess if a need is identified they will work in partnership with the child’s family and all involved agencies to produce a child’s plan which will require to be monitored.
In discharging these responsibilities, the post holder is responsible and accountable for maintaining clinical, staff and information governance.
Reference & Closing Date
Reference: HGH21232. Closing date for completed applications: Monday 15th June 2026.
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