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 Nurse
Band 8a £62,681 - £67,164 per annum
Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,406 per annum
37 hours per week
Permanent post
We are pleased to be recruiting an experienced and pro-active leader to join our Senior team.
The post works across our hospital sites, community and clinical services and systems, and therein has a significant, leadership, development and delivery role.
If you can work across a variety of clinical departments and systems, giving direction and support, developing strong networks, teams and improvements for staff and patient experience and outcomes, this post represents that opportunity.
Problem anticipation and solution flows, an appetite for innovation and development, team building, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills are key attributes
For further information regarding this post, please contact Frances Robertson, Nurse/AHP Director/ Chief Operating Officer -
The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is eligible for relocation expenses.
All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website:, along with a job description.
Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba, còmhla ri dealbh-obrach.
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CLOSING DATE: 16/10/2025