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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.
NHS Western Isles Walk In Service
Ospadal Uibhist agus Bharraigh, Benbecula
Walk-in Service – Advance Clinical Practitioner
Band 7 : £52,845 - £61,466 per annum
Plus Distant Island Allowance £1461 per annum
Full time and Part time
Fixed Term – 31st March 2027
A unique opportunity has arisen for a dynamic individual to work with our innovative and evolving Walk-in Service. The pilot service, developed in response to a request from Scottish Government, sets out a rural proofed model designed to relieve pressure on local GP practices across the Western Isles, improve patient access and enhance the resilience of Primary and Urgent Care services.
The service will initially provide same-day urgent care for temporary residents and visitors across the Western Isles, freeing capacity in the current GP Services for Western Isles residents. This pioneering service will be located in Ospadal Uibhist agus Bharraigh OUAB, Benbecula with ready access to onsite diagnostic facilities. The walk-in service team will include Primary Care Coordinators, Advance Clinical Practitioner and GP.
The service will be available weekdays from 9.00am – 5.30pm, offering telephone, Near Me, (Video conference) and face-to-face appointments at the walk-in service clinical hub. For temporary residents, not located in the Uist area, virtual appointments (telephone or Near Me) will be available and face-to-face appointment will be arranged (if necessary) in an appropriate location. From November 2026 , the service will expand to be available as a walk-in provision for residents of North Uist, Benbecula and South Uist, as an alternative to attending their own GP Practice.
The post holder will be responsible for the clinical assessment and management of same-day urgent care presentations, including institution of an appropriate treatment plan and onward referral to other services as appropriate.
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
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.
Any further queries, please contact Tel: 01851 762027.
Closing Date 19th May 2026