NHS Shetland
Consultant Anaesthetist
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CONSULTANT ANAESTHETIST (Ref: 253895)
Full time or Flexible Part Time Contract
Salary Range: £111,430 - £148,064 per annum (pro rata for part-time posts)
Plus:
- 8% On-call availability supplement
- Distant Islands Allowance £2,578 per annum (pro rata for part time posts)
- and relocation assistance up to £8,000
About NHS Shetland
NHS Shetland is the most northerly Health Service in Scotland and is a unique setting in which to develop your career. We are, of course, a small organisation, with circa 700 staff looking after the health needs of 23,000 people spread across 15 islands. However, what we lack in size, we more than make up for by way of highly integrated, person centred and multi-professional ethos that characterises every aspect of our operations.
About the Role
We are looking to appoint consultant anaesthetists to work for NHS Shetland at the Gilbert Bain Hospital, Lerwick. The Anaesthetic Department provides comprehensive general anaesthetic and critical care services. In addition, because of the remote nature of Shetland there is the necessity for anaesthetists to provide an enhanced trauma resuscitation service, to provide expertise in the resuscitation and stabilisation of neonates and paediatric patients, and to reap the reward of being able to adapt core anaesthetic skills to suit unpredictable and potentially challenging clinical scenarios arising outside the traditional theatre-based environment.
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We are offering full-time posts but will discuss alternative working arrangements including annualised hours.
Pro rata annual leave will apply with 2 full weeks study leave. Depending on experience and qualifications additional leave may be possible in order to obtain the skills required to work in the most remote Health Board in Scotland.
Why Shetland?
Shetland offers low pollution, low crime, excellent schools, great leisure facilities, unique wildlife and amazing scenery, whilst still only a short flight away from the UK mainland. To find out more about living and working in Shetland go to and/or
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How to Apply
For more information and informal enquiries contact Dr Pauline Wilson or Dr Kirsty Brightwell, Medical Director, via email
Closing Date: 9 August 2026
Interview Date: 3 September 2026
Relocation Assistance
Only applicable for staff relocating to Shetland
If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line or by calling 0161 850 2004.
Security Check
Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.
Equal Opportunities
In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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