KWG221165 - Team Leader for Health Visiting and School Nursing-Garioch

Team Leader – Health Visiting & School Nursing ServiceLocation: Inverurie Health & Care Hub, GariochHours: 37 hours per week (reducing to 36 in 2026)Salary: Band 7 – £50,861 to £59,159 per annumContract: PermanentWe are seeking a dynamic and experienced Health Visitor or School Nurse to lead our Garioch Health Visiting & School Nursing team. Based at Inverurie Health & Care Hub, this role offers the opportunity to shape and support high-quality, family-centred care across the locality.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strong clinical leadership and operational oversight.Support staff development and service improvement.Implement the Health Visiting Action Plan 2025–2035 and the 10 Priority Pathways for School Nursing.Promote integrated, trauma-informed, and child-centred care.

Essential Skills & Knowledge

In-depth understanding of GIRFEC, UNCRC, Child Protection legislation, and the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014.Proven leadership in community nursing or public health.Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

Registered Nurse with Health Visiting/Public Health qualification.Postgraduate study or working towards a Master’s degree.Experience in team management and supervision.Car driver/owner or access to transport.Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications.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.