NHS Western Isles

12/06/2026

📍 Diabetic Eye Screening – Uist & Barra
If you have diabetes, regular eye screening is an important way to protect your sight 👁️
Local screening clinics are taking place in Uist & Barra this June and July. If you receive an appointment, please make every effort to attend — early detection can help prevent sight loss.

12/06/2026

11/06/2026

DOMESTIC ASSISTANT

The opportunity has arisen for a Domestic Assistant post, to join our Domestic Services Team within the, Uist and Barra Hospital, Balivanich, Isle of Benbecula

Job reference: 251124
Salary: Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988)
Job closing date: 25/06/2026
Job Type: Support Services
Location: Uist & Barra Hospital
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 6
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Western Isles
Department: Cleaning Services

Apply here: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?isPreview=Yes&jobid=261530&advert=external

11/06/2026

The Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland scheme is a national initiative supported by the Scottish Government and implemented by local NHS Boards. It aims to create a welcoming environment for breastfeeding families in public spaces like cafés, restaurants, and other businesses. The scheme has over 3700 businesses across Scotland who have signed up. This widespread participation helps create a supportive environment for breastfeeding families in public spaces.

We are proud of how far we've come. It truly is a collective effort between NHS and our Third Sector partners to improve and ensure breastfeeding is an integral part of our communities and society. These improvements indicate a positive trend in breastfeeding rates across Scotland and suggest schemes like Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland are having a beneficial impact on families and communities.

To view our interactive map, and for more tips about breastfeeding when out and about in Scotland, visit Parentclub - https://www.parentclub.scot/articles/getting-out-and-about-while-breastfeeding

11/06/2026

15th June Public Holiday Arrangements

Some services and departments will be closed or offering reduced hours on Monday 15th June. If you require urgent medical advice during this time and your GP practice is closed, please phone NHS 24 on 111. In an emergency, phone 999.

10/06/2026

Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist (Cardiology)

NHS Western Isles is seeking a qualified and experienced Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist (ACNS) in Cardiology to lead and deliver high‑quality, nurse‑led cardiac care across our island communities.

Job reference: 251041
Salary: Band 8A (£65,125 - £70,303)
Job closing date: 24/06/2026
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: Western Isles Hospital
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 36
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Western Isles
Department: Community nursing - British Heart Foundation Nursing

Apply here: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?isPreview=Yes&jobid=261447&advert=external

10/06/2026

Operational Lead Vaccination Services

An 18-month fixed term secondment has arisen for a Registered Nurse to provide Operational and Clinical Leadership to the vaccination service. This opportunity requires an NMC registered healthcare professional to plan, deliver and assure seasonal vaccination campaigns as well as the continued roll out of travel vaccination services across NHS Western Isles.

Job reference: 251036
Salary: Band 7 (£52,845 - £61,466)
Job closing date: 24/06/2026
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: Western Isles Hospital
Employment type: Fixed-term or Secondment
Hours Per Week: 36
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Western Isles
Department: Vaccination Team

Apply here: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?isPreview=Yes&jobid=261442&advert=external

10/06/2026

Health Visitor

Are you interested in working and living in Uist and Barra, 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 travel connections to the mainland via air and ferry.

Job reference: 250957
Salary: Band 7 (£52,845 - £61,466)
Job closing date: 23/06/2026
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: Balivanich Clinic
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 36
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Western Isles
Department: Health Visiting

Apply here: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?isPreview=Yes&jobid=261363&advert=external

10/06/2026

Support Services Manager

Applicants are invited for the post of Support Services Manager in NHS Western Isles. The post is based in the Western Isles Hospital, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.

Job reference: 250601
Salary: Band 7 (£52,845 - £61,466)
Job closing date: 23/06/2026
Job Type: Administrative Services
Location: Western Isles Hospital
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 36
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Western Isles
Department: Infection Prevention & Control

Apply here: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?isPreview=Yes&jobid=261006&advert=external