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Consultant Radiologist
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Consultant Radiologist
Western Isles Hospital, Macaulay Road, Stornoway
Salary £115,331 - £153,247 per annum
plus Distant Island Allowance £1,461 per annum
40 hours per week
Permanent Post
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.
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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We are inviting applications for the post of Radiology Consultant. 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 You
The successful applicant will be 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.
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Application Details
The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) Scheme. This post is eligible for Relocation Expenses.
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 702027
CLOSING DATE: 28/10/2026
INTERVIEW DATE: 11/11/2026 (PM)
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For further information, contact Dr Lizzie Beattie, Associate Medical Director, NHS Western Isles on 01851 708050, elizabeth.beattie@nhs.scot
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