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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.
Barra Medical Practice, Castlebay, Isle of Barra, HS9 5XD
Practice Manager - Barra Medical Practice
Band 6 £41,608 - £50,702 per annum
Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,406 per annum
30 hours per week
Permanent post
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced manager to join NHS Western Isles on a permanent basis.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is able to work in a multi skilled environment, supporting the patients and the clinical teams working in Barra Healthcare Services.
This role is responsible for managing the day to day operation within our 2c Barra Medical Practice. This role presents a great opportunity to support the development of the team working within the practice and the delivery of Barra Healthcare. The role will require you to work closely with the wider clinical and management team of NHS Western Isles to deliver healthcare to the patients who access our services.
The Isles of Barra and Vatersay within the Outer Hebrides have a vibrant community of approximately 1300 people. The Isles are a special place, offering enviable scenery and good leisure facilities; but also particulatly popular with families looking to relocate to a safe place to raise their children, with excellent schools, low crime rates, and affordable housing.
For more information on living and working in the Western Isles visit our website: www.wihb.scot.nhs.uk or for more information on Barra and Vatersay visit: www.visitouterhebrides.co.uk/our-islands/barra
NHS Western Isles is legally obliged to ensure all its employees have the right to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.
The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.
For further information regarding this post, please contact Ms Ann Marie Macmillan, Practice Manager on 01871 810282 annmarie.macmillan@nhs.scot or Mrs Michelle Taylor Family Health Services Manager on 01851 708005, michelle.taylor44@nhs.scot
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: 08/12/2025