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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.
Integrated Midwife
Band 6 £39,912 - £48,635 per annum
Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,349
37 hours per week
Fixed Term Contract/Secondment for 12 months
We are looking for flexible, enthusiastic and motivated midwife, preferably with post registration experience, to join our midwifery team. There will be an opportunity to provide care in all areas relating to midwifery practice. Applicants should be committed to providing a high standard of care and interact well with a multi-disciplinary team.
The islands of Uist have a small mixed caseload predominantly managed by the midwife with support from local GP’s, and remote access to Obstetric colleagues from Lewis and /or mainland units.
For further details on the post contact Catherine Macdonald, Head of Midwifery, 01851 708300
Or Catherine Gillies Midwifery Team Leader on 01851708301
Continuous professional development is actively encouraged and supported through in-house programmes and Institutes of Higher Education. Applicant must be a car owner and in possession of a full UK driving licence.
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 1st May 2025