An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right candidate to take up the post of Team Lead for Community Nursing on the beautiful Inner Hebrides of Mull, Colonsay, Tiree and Coll to provide Clinical Leadership and Operational day to day management for the district nursing team.
We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic individual with the ability to provide professional and strategic leadership. The post holder will influence and drive forward Community Nursing to provide best possible patient centred outcomes. The post holder should be self-motivated, have an in-depth knowledge of Community Nursing, criteria, processes and NHSH policies. They will also have the ability to support the design and delivery of new models and pathways of care within the integrated team/ services and influence quality and a high standard of patient care.
This is a demanding, specialised role, requiring high levels of professional skills to work efficiently and effectively
The post-holder will work flexibly in terms of location to develop and support other areas of team working within the Community Nursing service.
Flexible working pattern will be considered and base is negotiable. Consideration will be given to the right candidate being mainland based,
The post holder will be a first level Registered General Nurse and will hold a relevant specialist District nursing qualification.
Department contact:
Morven McPhillips
morven.mcphillips@nhs.scot
Job Ref: 262911Closing date: Midnight Wednesday 4th 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.
Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers.
Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd‑labhairt na Gàidhlig
Care and compassion
Dignity and respect
Openness, honesty and responsibility
Quality and teamwork
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