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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
As a Senior ANP, you will:
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
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.
- 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?
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.
Please see below for further information in relation to Annex 21. NHS – Annex 21
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:
- 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.
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.
Please see below for further information in relation to Annex 21. NHS – Annex 21
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: Corrine.lackie@nhs.scot or
- Lynne Clark, Interim Service Manager via email Lynne.clark2@nhs.scot
