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Want to make a difference to the NHS in your local community?

The NHS impacts on everyone’s lives at one time or another. When a Board Non-Executive vacancy arises, this may be your chance to get involved in improving, sustaining and protecting the health of the local population.

NHS Western Isles is currently looking for two new members to join its Board. For one of these posts we are looking for a person with deep awareness of social, cultural and community landscape. These are challenging, rewarding and worthwhile opportunities that will take up around 8 hours a week and last for up to 4 years in the first instance. In return, you will be paid £16,224 a year. You will also get reasonable travel and subsistence costs, dependent carer expenses and support to help you carry out your duties.

How do I find out more?

Join us at one of our drop-in sessions to discuss the benefits of becoming a board member.

Our Board Chair and some of our current Non-Executive Directors will be available to discuss opportunities.

Drop-in sessions

  • An Lanntair – 06 July 1-3 pm
  • Stornoway Library – 14 July 2-4 pm
  • (Virtual session) – 16 July 2-3 pm

Please contact Michelle McPhail by 16 July to obtain the Microsoft Teams link – email: michelle.mcphail@nhs.scot or drop-in to one of the sessions above.

If you are interested in potentially becoming a Board Non-Executive and would like to discuss the role privately with our Chair, Gillian McCannon, please email Michelle McPhail, Corporate Business Manager, at michelle.mcphail@nhs.scot or telephone (01851) 708044 to arrange a suitable time.

Completed applications must be received on or before 3rd August 2026.

Find out more about the role of the Board Non-Executives by watching our short film featuring Gillian McCannon, Chair of NHS Western Isles. To view, simply click the ‘play' button below.

What’s involved?

The role of a Board Non-Executive is challenging, rewarding and offer worthwhile opportunities that will take up around 8 hours a week and last for up to 4 years in the first instance, with a remuneration of £16,224 a year. The postholder will also receive reasonable travel and subsistence costs, dependent carer expenses and support to help them carry out their duties.

How can I apply?

When opportunities arise, they will be advertised in local press, online and on the public appointments website at: www.gov.scot/collections/public-appointments

How do I find out more?

Further information can be found on the public appointments website at:

www.gov.scot/collections/public-appointments