Urgent & Unscheduled Care Advanced Nurse Practitioner (UIST)
Band 7 (£50,861 - £59,159) per annum (pro rata)
Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,349 (pro rata)
24.7 hours per week
Permanent post x2
This is a developing service and presents excellent opportunities for the development of skills and confidence, shaping the way rural healthcare is delivered within the remote-island location providing an unrivalled extra sense of responsibility and reward. Working closely with our resident GPs, Nursing Team, SAS and other primary and secondary care specialist clinicians. Peer support will also be provided from resident GPs and specialist teams throughout the Western Isles.
The service provides cover 0800-2100 7 days a week, 365 days per year.
The ability, drive and commitment to work as part of a team, sometimes at a distance, and to contribute to the local development of primary care and acute services is important. You will be expected to support clinical colleagues, including medical, nursing, mental health and Scottish Ambulance Service colleagues.
The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.
All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website:, along with a job description.
If you have any further queries, please contact Tel: 01851 762027.
Closing Date 14th November 2025