Idyllic remote island looking for people to relocate for £100k salary

06 March 2024 , 11:07

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The island of North Uist in Scotland (Image: FedevPhoto/Getty Images)

Fancy getting away from it all and moving to a stunning Scottish island?

The NHS is on the hunt for more than five GPs to work on the peaceful Hebridean islands of Uist and Benbecula. The successful applicants will work at the Benbecula Medical Practice on the latter, which has a population of around just 1,300. It could be the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life, with the islands known for their breathtaking scenery and sandy beaches.

The job listing on the NHS Scotland website says the advertised salary is between £69,993 and £104,469 - with a 40 per cent 'enhanced rate' above a standard salary, reports the Daily Record. To be considered, you must have a "sense of adventure and a passion for remote and rural medicine" and the desire to "escape the rat race and embrace a more healthy work-life balance".

Responsibilities include providing hospital medical cover for around 4,731 people across all of the islands of Uist and Benbecula. Perks of the job include 41 days of annual leave per year and up to £10,000 in relocation expenses. The job advert states: "From the fishing port of Lochmaddy in the north; to the shimmering beaches of Lochboisdale in the South, the Isles of Uist and Benbecula offer a warm welcome and are teeming with life, activity and culture."

A view of Liniclate beach on the Isle of Benbecula in the Outer Hebrides in Scotland (Bradley Smith/Getty Images)

"It is in this unique, safe and idyllic location that a rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for at least five GPs to form a new team as part of a new 2C medical practice." The listing adds: "The posts will be based in Benbecula Medical Practice, an island scattered with lochs and lochans, endless sea and spectacular seascapes and surroundings."

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These new roles covering a wide remit will appeal to experienced GPs, but also those earlier in their careers looking for the challenge of widening their skills in a remote environment, according to the job advertisement. Those applying for the positions must be able to work independently with minimal supervision. They must also be able to assess their patients' complex needs to inform clinical decision-making and plan care. More information can be found on the NHS Scotland website.

Rom Preston-Ellis