NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Consultant Anaesthetist
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Western Isles Hospital
Location: Macaulay Road, Stornoway, HS1 2AF
Consultant Anaesthetist
Salary: £111,430 - £148,064 per annum
Plus: Distant Island Allowance £1,461 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week
Position Type: Permanent Post
Relocation Expenses: Eligible for up to £8,000
About the Opportunity
Have you got a passion for remote and rural medicine? Are you keen to escape the rat race and embrace a healthier work-life balance?
If you answered ‘yes’, NHS Western Isles has the perfect opportunity for you. This is an exciting chance to join our team of Consultants, where you will become part of the NHS Western Isles family, and will have the chance to contribute your skills and expertise whilst working within a supportive team, with the remote island location providing a very special extra sense of reward.
About the Western Isles
Known as Scotland’s Atlantic Islands, the Western Isles are steeped in history and culture, with stunning landscapes, spectacular coastlines, a strong sense of community and identity, and renowned Hebridean hospitality. For those with young families, the Western Isles also offer a safe place to live, a high-quality education system, with low levels of crime.
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About the Role
We are inviting applications for the post of Consultant Anaesthetist. Applicants must be on the GMC Specialist Register, with License to Practice, or be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the date of interview. Applicants would be fully supported in working towards this. We pride ourselves in trying to match our needs with your aspirations and are open to discussions regarding alternative working models e.g. on/off island arrangements, annualised arrangements, part-time and job share options subject to the requirements of the service.
About the Team
The successful applicant will work with 4 other consultants in the Anaesthetics Department based in Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway, a modern Rural General Hospital (Plus) containing 85 inpatient beds and 16 day surgery beds. Working in the largest and what are considered to be the most attractive Scottish islands offers a unique opportunity to combine modern and progressive clinical practice with a lifestyle that is difficult to match.
Terms and Conditions
NHS Terms and Conditions of the New Consultant Grade (Scotland) 2004 apply. The post is for 10 PAs per week plus up to a maximum of 2 EPAs per week and an 8% availability allowance subject to an agreed job plan. The on-call rota is 1:4 with prospective cover.
Contact Information
For further information, contact Dr Lizzie Beattie, Associate Medical Director and Consultant Anaesthetist, NHS Western Isles on 01851 708050, elizabeth.beattie@nhs.scot
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All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/ along with a job description.
If you have any further queries, please contact 01851 704704
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CLOSING DATE: 12/08/2026
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