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. New Deal Monitoring/Medical Staffing Officer Band 5 £33,247 - £41,424 per annum/pro rata Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,406 per annum/pro rata x2 Permanent Posts 37 hours per week and 22.2 hours per week or Two part-time positions (e.g. 30 hours per week and 29.2 hours per week) Secondment for 12 months would be considered for internal candidates only Applications are invited for the post of New Deal Monitoring/Medical Staffing Officer based in the Western Isles Hospital. An exciting opportunity has arisen within the NHS Western Isles Medical Staffing Team for two enthusiastic members to join us with excellent communication and organisational skills. The candidates will be responsible for ensuring medical staff rosters are maintained, working with other team members to ensure NHSWI delivers safe and appropriate medical staffing, including onboarding and related issues. The Medical Staffing Team are mainly involved in the provision of short term or locum employment, also the junior doctor rota and its compliance with national requirements. The candidates will be required to liaise with external agencies including other NHS providers and independent agencies, working alongside the Medical HR Advisor and the finance department. Links with scheduling and also medical education will be essential. Previous experience with financial management would be beneficial, an advanced ability in spreadsheet and general computer skills is required. This post is not eligible for relocation expenses. For further information and an informal discussion of the post please contact Dr Sara Else, Medical Director on 01851 708050 or email: sara.else@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 23/09/2025