The Oban Times

Lifestyle draws medics to region

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NINE out of 10 consultant­s employed by NHS Highland say taking a job with the health board was a lifestyle choice.

More than half say they were attracted by NHS Highland’s clinical reputation, having heard it was ‘a good place to work’.

NHS Highland recently surveyed its consultant­s to get views and data to help inform future recruitmen­t.

The board has long had a problem recruiting and retaining staff, particular­ly in some of its more remote and rural areas.

Asked what attracted them to working for NHS Highland, 88.9 per cent said it was definitely or probably a lifestyle choice.

Three- quarters said it was a matter of timing – they were looking for a consultant post and one came up in Highland – and 56.3 per cent cited the board’s clinical reputation.

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