Consultant Anaesthetist

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.

Western Isles Hospital, Macaulay Road, Stornoway, HS1 2AF

Consultant Anaesthetist

Salary £111,430 – £148,064 per annum plus Distant Island Allowance £1,461 per annum

Hours 40 hours per week

Employment type Permanent Post

Relocation Expenses up to £8,000

Key Responsibilities

• Provide anaesthetic care for up to 10 Planned Anaesthesia (PA) procedures per week, with a maximum of 2 Emergency Anaesthesia (EPA) procedures per week.
• Work collaboratively with a team of four other consultants in the Anaesthetics Department at Western Isles Hospital.
• Participate in on‑call rota (1:4 coverage) and adhere to an agreed availability allowance of 8%.
• Support care for the 85 inpatient beds and 16 day‑surgery beds in a rural general hospital setting.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Registered on the GMC Specialist Register with licence to practice, or eligible for inclusion within 6 months of interview.
• Experience and competency in delivering planned and emergency anaesthesia in a rural general hospital environment.
• Willingness to comply with NHS Terms and Conditions of the New Consultant Grade (Scotland) 2004.
• Ready to register with the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.
• Open to alternative working models (on/off island arrangements, annualised, part‑time or job‑share) subject to service requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range with Distant Island Allowance.
• Permanent employment with a 40‑hour week and a scheduled 10 PA plus up to 2 EPA per week.
• Potential relocation expense support up to £8,000.
• Opportunity for part‑time or job‑share arrangements.

Contact

Dr Lizzie Beattie, Associate Medical Director and Consultant Anaesthetist

Phone: 01851 708050

Email: elizabeth.beattie@nhs.scot

Closing date: 12/08/2026

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