NHSScotland employers
The NHS is here for us all 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We're the largest employer in Scotland, with a workforce of over 180,000. We all work together to deliver high-quality services that protect the health and wellbeing of over 5 million people living in Scotland every day.
Where we work
NHSScotland is made up of 14 regional health boards. Each one is responsible for protecting and improving the health of the population and for delivering frontline healthcare services in its geographic area.
There are also 8 national health boards. They support the regional boards by providing specialist and national services across the whole of Scotland.
Regional health boards
Click a region on the map to discover careers and recruitment information for the related health board. Clicking on a map pin will reveal the board headquarters address.
NHS Ayrshire and Arran
At NHS Ayrshire and Arran, you'll join a workforce of 11,500 working together to deliver excellence every day. The health board promotes innovative and diverse careers where you'll be recognised, valued, and encouraged to reach your full potential.
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NHS Ayrshire and Arran address
Eglinton House
Ailsa Hospital
Dalmellington Road
Ayr
KA6 6AB
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NHS Borders
Patients are at the centre of everything NHS Borders does. The organisation has a track record in creativity and innovation. It is also committed to flexible working opportunities, staff engagement, and effective teamwork in a friendly and supported environment.
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NHS Borders address
NHS Borders
Borders General Hospital
Melrose
Roxburghshire
TD6 9BS
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NHS Dumfries and Galloway
NHS Dumfries and Galloway prides itself on being an inclusive, welcoming, and friendly employer. The organisation offers a range of career opportunities where you can build lasting relationships and find a good work-life balance while you develop your knowledge and skills.
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NHS Dumfries and Galloway address
NHS Dumfries and Galloway
Ground North
Mountainhall Treatment Centre
Dumfries
DG1 4AP
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NHS Fife
NHS Fife offers an exciting and diverse range of career opportunities as a forward-thinking and innovative employer. You’ll get all the support you need to excel, achieve a work-life balance, and really make a difference in the health and wellbeing of people across the region.
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NHS Fife address
NHS Fife
Hayfield House
Hayfield Road
Kirkcaldy
KY2 5AH
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NHS Forth Valley
NHS Forth Valley is one of the top places in the UK for medical education and training, with specialist facilities onsite. The organisation offers a huge range of roles. Are you looking for your next career opportunity? There’s a job for you, no matter your skills, interests, or qualifications.
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NHS Forth Valley address
NHS Forth Valley
Carseview House
Castle Business Park
Stirling
FK9 4SW
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NHS Grampian
NHS Grampian seeks to be an outstanding provider of world-class services and an employer of choice. The organisation recognises that a valued, empowered, and thriving workforce will create and lead innovation in healthcare services.
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NHS Grampian address
NHS Grampian
Summerfield House
2 Eday Road
Aberdeen
AB15 6RE
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
A sustainable workforce is essential to delivering high standards of care. This means attracting, training, and retaining employees to make sure NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has a resilient and highly skilled workforce now and in the future.
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde address
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
J B Russell House
Gartnavel Royal Hospital Campus
1055 Great Western Road
Glasgow
G12 0XH
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NHS Highland
NHS Highland employs around 10,500 people in a range of roles. Whether you’re leaving education, changing careers, or returning after a career break, the organisation welcomes applications from people who share its values that guide health and care delivery.
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NHS Highland address
NHS Highland
Assynt House
Beechwood Park
Inverness
IV2 3BW
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NHS Lanarkshire
NHS Lanarkshire aims to provide high-quality, safe, and effective care through an empowered and flexible workforce. The organisation offers a range of opportunities, so no matter what stage you’re at in your career, you’ll find the role for you.
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NHS Lanarkshire address
NHS Lanarkshire
Law House
4 Airdrie Road
Carluke
ML5 5EP
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NHS Lothian
NHS Lothian offers exciting career opportunities for people like you who want to make a difference. You’ll join a passionate team of people committed to providing the best care and treatment to patients. There’s a job for you, no matter your interests, skills, or qualifications.
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NHS Lothian address
NHS Lothian
Waverley Gate
2 – 4 Waterloo Place
Edinburgh
EH1 3EG
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NHS Orkney
NHS Orkney is working hard to improve services and become the best remote and rural care provider in the UK. If you’re innovative, bold, and passionate about delivering the best possible care and services, there are many career opportunities to choose from.
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NHS Orkney address
NHS Orkney
Foreland Road
Kirkwall
Orkney
KW15 1NZ
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NHS Shetland
The organisation aims to improve and protect the health of people living in Shetland by delivering quality, safe, and effective services. If you’re searching for your first role, switching to a different path, or looking for career progression, make NHS Shetland your next career move.
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NHS Shetland address
NHS Shetland
Upper Floor Montfield
Burgh Road
Lerwick
ZE1 0LA
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NHS Tayside
NHS Tayside has a strong track record of delivering high-quality, safe, and effective care. Join an organisation that values diversity, promotes equality, and supports employees by providing flexible working, training, and career development.
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NHS Tayside address
NHS Tayside
Ninewells Hospital and Medical School
Dundee
DD1 9SY
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NHS Western Isles
Each role within NHS Western Isles is essential to the organisation’s success as it aims to deliver a healthier future for people living in the Outer Hebrides. Check out the varied, rewarding, and exciting careers on offer at NHS Western Isles.
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NHS Western Isles address
NHS Western Isles
37 South Beach
Stornoway
HS1 2BB
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National health boards
Each national health board works across Scotland. Click on a map pin to view careers and recruitment information for the related board.
Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS)
HIS is a national organisation that drives quality improvement in healthcare services in Scotland. Their workforce has a common goal of improving healthcare for all of us. If you’re looking for an exciting but challenging role in the NHS, check out the careers on offer.
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HIS address
Healthcare Improvement Scotland
Delta House
50 West Nile Street
Glasgow
G1 2NP
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NHS 24
NHS 24 is a values-led organisation that puts care and compassion at its heart and soul. Want to join the most varied healthcare service in Scotland? NHS 24 is looking for resilient, ambitious, and compassionate people like you.
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NHS 24 address
NHS 24
Caledonia House
Fifty Pitches Road
Cardonald Park
Glasgow
G51 4EB
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NHS Education for Scotland (NES)
NES is a national organisation that develops and delivers education and training for the health and social care sector and other public bodies. Whether you’re a clinical educator, data analyst, delivery manager, people professional, or content creator, there’s a range of roles on offer.
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NES address
NHS Education for Scotland
Westport 102
West Port
Edinburgh
EH3 9DN
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NHS Golden Jubilee
For over 20 years, NHS Golden Jubilee has provided specialist and elective care to people across Scotland. If you’re a dynamic and driven person with a passion for making a difference, NHS Golden Jubilee has a career opportunity for you.
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NHS Golden Jubilee address
NHS Golden Jubilee
Beardmore Street
Clydebank
G81 4HX
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NHS National Services Scotland
If you’re passionate about helping improve people's health nationwide, NHS National Services Scotland has the career opportunity for you! You’ll receive the training and support you need to expand your skills and progress your career.
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NHS National Services Scotland address
NHS National Services Scotland
Gyle Square
1 South Gyle Crescent
Edinburgh
EH12 9EB
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Public Health Scotland
The organisation is a partnership between the Scottish Government and Scotland’s local authorities, set up to tackle public health challenges. It offers a range of career opportunities where you’ll focus on improving Scotland’s health using data intelligence and innovative approaches.
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Public Health Scotland address
Public Health Scotland
Gyle Square
1 South Gyle Crescent
Edinburgh
EH12 9EB
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Scottish Ambulance Service
The Scottish Ambulance Service provides an emergency ambulance and patient transfer service to over 5 million people living in mainland and island communities across Scotland. You’ll join a skilled workforce bringing care and compassion to those who most need it.
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Scottish Ambulance Service address
Scottish Ambulance Service
Gyle Square
1 South Gyle Crescent
Edinburgh
EH12 9EB
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State Hospital
The State Hospital is a high secure forensic mental healthcare facility in Scotland which cares for unwell and detained patients. There is a range of careers on offer, where you’ll join a dedicated, caring, and compassionate team that delivers person-centred care.
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State Hospital address
The State Hospital
Carstairs
Lanark
ML11 8RP
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