Job Advert
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 £41,608 - £50,702 per annum
Plus £1,406 Distant Islands Allowance per annum
37 hours per week
Permanent post
For more information on living and working in the Western Isles visit the website: http://www.wihb.scot.nhs.uk/wihrr.pdf.
We are looking for a flexible, enthusiastic and motivated midwife, 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. There is an on-call commitment to this post.
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.
For further details on the post contact Catherine Macdonald, Head of Midwifery, 01851 708300 or Catherine Gillies, Midwifery Team Leader on 01851 708301.
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.
Any further queries, please contact Tel: 01851 762027.
CLOSING DATE: 09/03/2026
As from 1/4/2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part-time hours will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis.