Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

NHS National Services Scotland; Stornoway; On-site; GBP 111,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation expenses

Job summary

NHS Western Isles invites applications for a Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Western Isles Hospital, Stornoway. The post is permanent, 40 hours per week, with a salary of £111,430–£148,064 per annum and an annual Distant Island Allowance of £1,461.

There is a 1:2 on-call rota and eligibility for relocation support. Applicants must be on the GMC Specialist Register with Licence to Practice, or eligible within six months of interview, and the post supports working towards registration.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be on GMC Specialist Register with Licence to Practice or eligible within 6 months of interview.
• Support available to achieve Specialist Register status.

Education

GMC Specialist Register

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Western Isles Hospital, Macaulay Road, Stornoway

Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Salary £111,430 - £148,064 per annum

plus Distant Island Allowance £1,461 per annum

Permanent Post

40 hours

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.

We are inviting applications for the post of Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 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.

The successful applicant will work as part of a team of two obstetrics and gynaecology consultants 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.

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 1:2.

This post is eligible for Relocation Expenses.

For further information, contact Dr Lizzie Beattie, Associate Medical Director and Consultant Anaesthetist, NHS Western Isles on 01851 708050, [e-mail]

The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) Scheme

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

CLOSING DATE: 11/11/2026

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