KM264231 - Senior Advanced Nurse Practitioner- Mental Health (Adult)

NHS Grampian; Elgin; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

Job summary

NHS Grampian invites applications for a Senior Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Band 8a) to lead advanced nursing practice in Moray's mental health services, spanning community and inpatient settings. The role emphasises clinical leadership, service development and high-quality care.

We seek a registered NMC nurse with an MSc in Advanced Practice, an independent prescriber qualification (V300), and strong experience in mental health leadership.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• MSc in Advanced Practice or equivalent qualification.
• Independent Prescriber (V300).
• Significant experience in mental health nursing in community and inpatient settings.
• Proven leadership and service development experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical care using advanced assessment, diagnostic and decision-making skills.
• Lead on service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support and supervise nursing staff, fostering a culture of learning and excellence.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including primary care, social work, and third sector partners.
• Contribute to strategic planning and workforce development across mental health services in Moray.

Skills

NMC registration

MSc in Advanced Practice

Independent Prescriber

Mental health nursing leadership

Service development

Education

MSc in Advanced Practice

Job description

Are you a compassionate, experienced nurse leader ready to make a meaningful impact in mental health care across Moray?

We are seeking a Senior Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to join our dynamic and forward-thinking mental health team within Moray/NHS Grampian. This Band 8a role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and shape advanced nursing practice in a community and inpatient mental health setting.

About The Role

• Provide expert clinical care using advanced assessment, diagnostic and decision-making skills.
• Lead on service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support and supervise nursing staff, fostering a culture of learning and excellence.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including primary care, social work, and third sector partners.
• Contribute to strategic planning and workforce development across mental health services in Moray.

What We’re Looking For

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• MSc in Advanced Practice or equivalent qualification.
• Independent Prescriber (V300).
• Significant experience in mental health nursing, ideally in both community and inpatient settings.
• Proven leadership and service development experience.Commitment to person-centred care and continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive, innovative team committed to delivering high-quality mental health care.
• Access to robust professional development, including leadership coaching and clinical education.
• Work in the beautiful Moray region, offering a great quality of life and work-life balance.

Additional Information

This post requires PVG Scheme membership for working with vulnerable groups. NHS Grampian is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

We are willing to consider applicants under Annex 21 who do not currently have the qualifications and experience required. Applicants should be NMC Registered Mental Health Nurses who have the capacity and desire to undertake the post graduate MSc Advancing Practice Course. There is a requirement to achieve prescribing qualifications as part of this programme. This post would be paid under Annex 21 for the duration of the training.

Annex 21 candidates are required to enter into a 2 year MSc Advanced Nursing Practice qualification and develop their mental health nursing skills through a variety of practice based experience alongside the academic preparation. The expectation is that this course would commence in September 2027.

For trainees, where periods of training last for between one and four years, pay will be adjusted as follows:

• up to one year (365 days) prior to completion of training: 75 per cent of the pay band maximum of the fully qualified rate;
• more than one (366 days+) but less than two years prior to completion of training: 70 per cent of the pay band maximum of the qualified rate;
• more than two but less than three years prior to completion of training: 65 per cent of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate; more than three years from completion of training: 60 per cent of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate;

An attractive relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available to successful candidates.

Interviews will take place on 30 November 2026.

For any information enquiries or further information about the role, please contact:

• Corrine Lackie, Interim Lead Nurse via email: [e-mail] or
• Lynne Clark, Interim Service Manager via email [e-mail]

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

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As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at [e-mail].

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.

NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

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.