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Fixed Term - 31/03/2026
We are looking to recruit a dynamic, highly motivated Advance Nurse Practitioner ( Band 7) with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to join our team at Lorn & Islands Rural General Hospital, Oban.
Candidate must be a fully qualified and practicing as an Advance Nurse practitioner in hospital.
However consideration will be made for individual who not yet fully qualified and currently in the process for completing their training.
These candidates will commence at a Band 6 until fully qualified
It is a rotational post at 37.5 hours
Lorn & Islands rural General Hospital is a modern, well equipped hospital situated in Oban on the stunning west coast of Scotland.
Ferry links can transport you easily to Mull or the more distant islands.
This is an area of outstanding natural beauty with countless leisure activities, good schools and a strong sense of community.
Informal enquiries to: Sharon Orie
Tel - 01631 518858
email sharon.orie@nhs.scot
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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
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