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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.
NHS Highland are currently looking to recruit Clinical Fellows in General Medicine/Surgery at Lorn and Isles Hospital, Oban. The post will be fixed term for 1 year starting August 2023. The opportunity for a 6-month post is also available.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in hospital specialty in one of NHS Highlands Rural General Hospitals; Lorn & Islands in Oban. You will gain wide experience to acute general medical/surgical/A&E presentations, working with Consultant Physicians, Surgeons, Anaesthetists and Rural Physicians. There is also one Consultant Radiologist. The medical ward has a 4 bedded high dependency area. There is a weekly multidisciplinary educational meeting. The hospital library has a full time librarian and you are encouraged to take part in the regional educational program by VC link.
Oban is a wonderful town in which to live and work – it is surrounded by beautiful scenery and is close to the Highlands and a gateway to the Western Isles. It is well served by local amenities and just over two hours’ drive from Glasgow.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
- You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.
As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.
Care and compassion | Dignity and respect | Openness, honesty and responsibility | Quality and teamwork |
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