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. Dementia and Frailty Lead Nurse Band 8a £62,681- £67,665 per annum Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,406 per annum 37 hours per week Permanent post An exciting opportunity has arisen for a driven and experienced clinical expert to lead our Dementia and Frailty Service. The Dementia and Frailty Lead Nurse will provide professional leadership to drive the development of all aspects of care and treatment of people with dementia and frailty across NHS Western Isles. Applicants must have a proven track record of leading care in this area with evidence of innovation. You need to be ready for the challenges of living and working in a rural island healthcare setting. You will be expected to deliver across professional and organisation boundaries with a range of stakeholders. Based in Stornoway, this role will occasionally require travel across the NHS Western Isles area. So what are you waiting for? The Western Isles, is a unique area of natural beauty with clean air, no traffic jams and the opportunity to explore a variety of outdoor leisure activities, cultural activities, as well as a wealth of traditional craft and music related pursuits, with daily travel connections to the mainland via air and ferry. If this lifestyle appeals this might be vacancy for you! For more information on living and working in the Western Isles visit the website: http://www.wihb.scot.nhs.uk/wihrr.pdf. Applicants must hold UK NMC Registration at the point of application and will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme) if successful. This post is eligible for relocation expenses. Interested? For further information or an informal discussion contact Adam MacDonald, Associate Director of Clinical Services and Deputy Nurse/AHP Director (adam.macdonald@nhs.scot). 01851 481811 (Ext: 810853) 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: 1st December 2025