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. Lead Advanced Nurse Practitioner/Practice Development Nurse Band 8A £62,681 - £67,665 per annum Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,406 per annum 37 hours per week Permanent Contract A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Advanced Nurse Practitioner to lead and develop the Clinical Support Nurse team based at the Western Isles Hospital. The team currently consists of 8 qualified ANPs, 4 trainee ANPs and 2 HCAs. The service presently covers hospital at night and also oversees bed management and provides clinical support alongside the medical team during the daytime. Applicants should be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal and leadership skills along with an appetite for service development. A minimum of 5 years experience working at advanced nurse practitioner level in the acute hospital setting, along with evidence of involvement in staff management, education and training are also essential. The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). For further information or to make informal enquiries regarding this post, please contact: Murray Graham, Lead Nurse, NHS Western Isles. E-mail: murrayangus.graham@nhs.scot 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: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a job description. Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/, còmhla ri dealbh-obrach. If you have any further queries, please contact Tel: 01851 762027. Closing Date 27th January 2026