Health Visitor
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Health Visitor to become part of the Oban, Lorne and the Islands Children and Families Health Team. The post will be based in the Children and Families Team in Oban under the direction of the Child Health Manager.
Health Visiting is a diverse, satisfying and challenging role that involves working with children and their families to provide help, support and direction.
As a caseload manager you will be expected to provide a high quality, culturally sensitive, safe person centred and effective health visiting service in the community, whilst working in collaboration with partner agencies.
You will function as an independent, autonomous practitioner and should have in-depth knowledge, expertise, proficiency and experience in health visiting and the GIRFEC Framework. You will be responsible and accountable for the ongoing management of your caseload to ensure the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the universal health visiting pathway and additional programmes of care.
Essential Requirements
- Currently a Registered Nurse with the NMC
- Post-registration qualification in Health Visiting/Public Health Nursing with evidence of continuing professional development
- Relevant post registration experience as a PHN/Health Visitor/School Nurse
Desirable
- Car owner with a current driving licence
Location: Oban
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 36
Salary: Band 7 (£52,845 - £61,466)
Job closing date: 08/11/2026
Informal enquiries to: Linda Skrastin, Child Health Manager, [email protected], Tel 07826533434
Flexible Working
- Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers.
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