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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.
Two locum posts for a Consultant in General Surgery for 12 months are required to cover one colleague who has returned to his home country at short notice and another colleague who is due to take maternity leave. Experience in general and emergency surgery is essential for both of these posts.
The successful applicants will complement the current team of Consultant General Surgeons with sub-specialty interests. The post-holders will participate in the emergency on-call rota for general surgery (currently 1 in 12). The department is currently trying to address service demands brought by the coronavirus pandemic, whilst trying to improve service quality, all in a way that is sustainable for both organisation and individual consultants.
University Hospital, Crosshouse (539 beds - base population 225,000) was opened in 1982, and has been expanded and upgraded regularly since. The majority of services in the major specialities are provided at the hospital, as well as Ayrshire-wide services in resectional Upper GI Surgery, Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery, Breast Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, Laboratory Medicine, Renal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Dermatology, ENT (including the Scottish National Cochlear Implant Centre), Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Gynaecology and Obstetrics.
The Terms and Conditions of Service are those determined by the New Consultant Contract (Scotland) 2004 and each post is offered on a 10 programmed activity basis, although opportunities may exist for Extra Programmed Activities subject to service requirements. Applications from individuals who may wish to work on a part-time or job share basis will be considered.
Applicants will be appropriately experienced and hold full registration and licence to practice with the General Medical Council and be eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.
For information and informal visits, please contact Mr K Robertson, Clinical Director in General Surgery, telephone 01563 521133 Ext: 27869 Mr E Leung, Consultant Colorectal Surgeon, Ext 26978.
Application in the form of a current CV with evidence to support your entry onto the specialist registration together with the names and addresses of three referees including your current and most recent line manager should be submitted to: medicalrecruitment@aapct.scot.nhs.uk no later than 17th April 2023.
Job Reference No. 144085
Interviews will take place on Friday 12th May 2023
Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.
As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to produce proof of your EU Settlement status from 1st July 2021 to demonstrate your Right to Work in the United Kingdom. Further information: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families. Existing employees may be asked to provide evidence of their EU Settlement Status from 1st July 2021.