Emergency Department Manager
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- Band
- Band 8
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 18/08/2026
- Closes
- 01/09/2026
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Role summary
NHS Western Isles is seeking an experienced Emergency Nurse and inspirational clinical leader to manage their dynamic Emergency Department. This role involves providing 24-hour clinical, operational, and professional leadership, driving service improvement, and ensuring quality and patient safety. Based in a remote and rural setting, the manager will influence emergency and unscheduled care across the Outer Hebrides, supporting multidisciplinary teams and delivering high-quality, person-centred excellence. The position requires excellent communication, leadership, management, governance, and assurance skills.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 8 at £53,755 – £60,504 a year, across England.
This advert: £65,125 – £70,303 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
256762
Salary:
Band 8A (£65,125 - £70,303)
Job closing date:
01/09/2026
Job Type:
Nursing and Midwifery
Location:
Western Isles Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
18/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Western Isles
Department:
Emergency Department Western Isles Hospital
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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.
Emergency Department Manager
Band 8a £65,125 - £70,303 per annum
Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,461 per annum
36 hours per week
Permanent post
Are you an experienced Emergency Nurse and inspirational clinical leader looking for your next challenge in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland? NHS Western Isles is seeking an Emergency Department Manager to lead our dynamic Emergency Department, providing 24-hour clinical, operational and professional leadership. Based in the Western Isles Hospital, Stornoway, You will drive service improvement, workforce development, quality and patient sa
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