# Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for NHS Western Isles. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-in-obstetrics-and-gynaecology/38c6232c-cbbb-4208-9ff4-c2dfa49ccbb1 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-in-obstetrics-and-gynaecology/38c6232c-cbbb-4208-9ff4-c2dfa49ccbb1.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** NHS Western Isles - **Location:** Western Isles Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Obstetrics and Gynaecology - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £111,430 - £148,064 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - **Closing date:** 2026-09-18T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-21T12:20:48.870Z - **Source information URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=264983 - **Application URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/DecideInternalExternal/DecideInternalExternal?JobId=264983 - **Employer website:** https://www.wihb.scot.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job details - Job reference: 254574 - Salary: Consultant (£111,430 - £148,064) - Job closing date: 18/09/2026 - Job Type: Medical and Dental - Location: Western Isles Hospital - Employment type: Permanent - Hours Per Week: 40 - Job posted date: 21/08/2026 - Employer (NHS Board): NHS Western Isles - Department: Medical Staffing ### Western Isles Hospital, Macaulay Road, Stornoway ### Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology ### Salary £111,430 - £148,064 per annum ### plus Distant Island Allowance £1,461 per annum ### Permanent Post ### 40 hours Have you got a passion for remote and rural medicine? Are you keen to escape the rat race and embrace a healthier work life balance? If you answered ‘yes’, NHS Western Isles has the perfect opportunity for you. This is an exciting chance to join our team of Consultants, where you will become part of the NHS Western Isles family, and will have the chance to contribute your skills and expertise whilst working within a supportive team, with the remote island location providing a very special extra sense of reward. Known as Scotland’s Atlantic Islands, the Western Isles are steeped in history and culture, with stunning landscapes, spectacular coastlines, a strong sense of community and identity, and renowned Hebridean hospitality. For those with young families, the Western Isles also offer a safe place to live, a high-quality education system, with low levels of crime. We are inviting applications for the post of Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Applicants must be on the GMC Specialist Register, with License to Practice, or be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the date of interview. Applicants would be fully supported in working towards this. We pride ourselves in trying to match our needs with your aspirations and are open to discussions regarding alternative working models e.g. on/off island arrangements, annualised arrangements, part-time and job share options subject to the requirements of the service. The successful applicant will work as part of a team of two obstetrics and gynaecology consultants based in Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway, a modern Rural General Hospital (Plus) containing 85 inpatient beds and 16 day surgery beds. Working in the largest and what are considered to be the most attractive Scottish islands offers a unique opportunity to combine modern and progressive clinical practice with a lifestyle that is difficult to match. NHS Terms and Conditions of the New Consultant Grade (Scotland) 2004 apply. The post is for 10 PAs per week plus up to a maximum of 2 EPAs per week and an 8% availability allowance subject to an agreed job plan. The on-call rota is 1:2. ### This post is eligible for Relocation Expenses. For further information, contact Dr Lizzie Beattie, Associate Medical Director and Consultant Anaesthetist, NHS Western Isles on 01851 708050, elizabeth.beattie@nhs.scot The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) Scheme All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/ along with a job description. If you have any further queries, please contact 01851 704704 CLOSING DATE: 18/09/2026 Interview Date: 27/10/2026 (afternoon) AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application—but your answers must be your own.Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers.Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you—not an AI tool. 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Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - UK driving licence (or equivalent) - Strong commitment for personal development ### Work & other Experience **Essential** - General obstetrics and gynaecology experience that is commensurate with consultant status including labour ward procedures, general gynaecological surgical skills, gynaecological ultrasound scanning, laparoscopic surgeries - Teaching - Audit - Computer literacy **Desirable** - Special skills in hysteroscopy - Family Planning and Sexual Health - Participation in research ### Personal Qualities & Abilities **Essential** - Able to show initiative in working both independently and as a member of a team. - Leadership and decision making skills - Self motivating in a potentially stressful environment - Commitment to teaching and training - Good Communication and Interpersonal skills **Desirable** - Team building and organisational skills ### Educational & Professional Qualifications **Essential** - MRCOG or equivalent. - On specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT - GMC full registration with licence to practice - Valid APLS **Desirable** - Possession of higher degree - Membership/fellowship of professional organisations ## Documents - [Job Pack (PDF, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1178306&JobId=264983) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.