Job reference: 264231
Salary: Band 8A (£65,125 - £70,303)
Job closing date: 19/11/2026
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 36
Location: Dr Grays Hospital
Department: Pluscarden Clinic, Dr Grays Hospital

About the Role
As a Senior ANP, you will:

• 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.

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, please contact: Corrine Lackie, Interim Lead Nurse via email: Corrine.lackie@nhs.scot or Lynne Clark, Interim Service Manager via email Lynne.clark2@nhs.scot

Application
You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.

DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes.

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. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.