Health Visitor

Full Time 36 hours per week

Band 7 - Salary Range £52,845 - £61,466 per annum

Distant Island Allowance £2,578 per annum

Relocation Assistance up to £4,000 available

Fixed Term 12 months (maternity cover)

Are you a Registered Health Visitor or Registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visiting) who would like the opportunity to work in a rural community and experience the unique challenges of a remote geographical location? This post is based on the Shetland mainland and will provide a Health Visiting service to families and children registered with the local Health Centres.

This contract is for a fixed-term of twelve months. If you wish to apply as a secondment, discuss with your line manager before submitting an application.

• Provide a Health Visiting service to families and children from birth up to school entry.
• Encourage and promote health and healthy lifestyles through the Universal Health Visiting Pathway.
• Work within the wider Health Visiting team to ensure comprehensive services for children and families throughout Shetland.
• Collaborate with other agencies in Shetland to support children and families under the framework of Getting It Right For Every Child (GIRFEC).

• Registered Health Visitor or Registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visiting).
• Valid driving licence and access to a car for use on the post.
• Willingness to work in a remote community setting.

• Band 7 salary with Distant Island Allowance.
• Relocation assistance up to £4,000.
• Full-time (36 hours) employment with a fixed-term contract of 12 months.

Preferred candidates will join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer.

To discuss this opportunity informally, contact Amy Leask, Team Leader (Child Health) at .

Closing date: 16 August 2026
Interview date: 26 August 2026

In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.