Advanced Nurse Practitioner – Community

NHS National Services Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS National Services Scotland in Inverness is seeking a Band 7 Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join the new Hospital at Home team. The role delivers acute, hospital-level care in a home setting, aiming to prevent hospital admissions and maintain person-centred care.

Applicants should have advanced practice, prescribing qualifications, and strong communication and teamwork skills; a full driving licence is required. Closing date: Midnight Wednesday 11th November 2026.

Qualifications

• Must hold advanced practice qualifications (e.g., ANP) with prescribing eligibility.
• Excellent communication and team-working skills are essential.
• Full driving licence is required.

Skills

Advanced clinical assessment

Prescribing qualifications

Decision making

Communication

Driving licence

Education

Advanced Nurse Practitioner qualification

NMC Nurse Practitioner registration

Job description

Band 7 Advanced Nurse Practitioner Hospital at Home, Inverness.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Nurse Practitioners to be part of the new Hospital at Home team in Inverness.

This service will provide acute, hospital-level care in a home context for a condition that would otherwise require acute hospital inpatient care. The delivery of Hospital at Home will enable better person-centred care experience which avoids the risks of healthcare acquired infection, and/or institutionalization. Local delivery of a Hospital at Home service fits with the Scottish governance drive to enhance community services and prevent hospital admissions.

The specialist practitioners will act as senior decision makers, with the help of the medical lead. It is an essential requirement that the practitioner have advance practice, decision making and prescribing qualifications, with excellent communication and team working skills. They will also require a full driving licence.

Please contact James Merriman District Manager [e-mail] for inform enquiries.

Job ref: 263428
Closing date: Midnight Wednesday 11th November 2026

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

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.

Values

• Care and compassion
• Dignity and respect
• Openness, honesty and responsibility
• Quality and teamwork