Employment Opportunites
The Shetland Islands are a group of over 100 islands which are located equidistant (200 miles) from Aberdeen, Bergen in Norway and Torshavn in the Faroe Islands. Of these 100 islands, 15 are currently inhabited. There are daily transport links to the mainland of Scotland by air and ferry. Shetland is an area of unspoiled natural beauty, with excellent sporting and leisure facilities, as well as high standards in education and public amenities.
Healthcare in Shetland is delivered in a variety of settings including two hospitals, ten health centres, residential homes and patients own homes. The local resident population is 23,000 and there is a transient population based on North Sea Oil installations, fishing vessels etc.
Our HR Department will be pleased to assist you with any queries you may have on the following vacancies.
| Ref No. | Situation Vacant | Further Info | Closing Date |
| Shetland NHS Board - Member Appointment | 20/11/09 | ||
| 9092 | Public Health Secretary | Job Description | 16/11/09 |
| 9081 | Consultant Surgeon | Job Description | 18/12/09 |
| 9098/INT | Dental Receptionist | Job Description | 04/12/09 |
| 9096 | Storekeeper/Van Driver | Job Description | 04/12/09 |
| 9097 | Administrative Assistant | Job Description | 02/12/09 |
| Please use this application form to apply on-line
Please return your application to shet-hb.hradmin@nhs.net |
For an application pack and more information please contact 01595 74 3067.
Application Forms
Please Note: The following application form must be filled in and returned when applying for a post
Guidance
Further information
- Equality and Diversity Policy
- Race Equality Scheme 2008-2011
- Recruitment and Selection Policy
- Relocation Leaflet
- Housing Information
- Relocation Contacts Leaflet
- NHS Scotland Recruitment Homepage

