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NHS Fife wishes to appoint a Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon with an interest in Hand Surgery. The post holder would work within the department and complement the existing subspecialty interests. The post has been created as an additional post to support the hand service in succession planning. The department has a strong record in research with established links to Edinburgh and St Andrews Universities. The candidates will join a team of 20.5 Consultants and also expected to provide a trauma service.
NHS Fife serves a catchment area with a population of 380,000 across Fife with the post being based at the Victoria Hospital Kirkcaldy. On occasion you may be required to work at one of the other facilities used by NHS Fife at Queen Margaret Hospital Dunfermline, the Adamson Hospital Cupar, and St Andrews Memorial Hospital. The new elective orthopaedic facility will consist of 3 theatres, a 34-bed ward area and outpatient facilities.
The Directorate provides out-patient clinics, Trauma and Elective surgery for adult patients throughout the Fife area. We also provide general trauma management for paediatric patients. There are currently 6 teams within the department providing general Orthopaedic services plus specialist care in major joint replacement and reconstruction, arthroscopy, upper and lower limb surgery.
Candidates must be on the specialist register or within 6 months of an approved CCT at the date of interview. For candidates following the CESR route, they must have confirmation from the GMC that CESR has been awarded at the time of application.
Interviews will be held on 25th July 2023.
Interested applicants may obtain further information and/or arrange a visit by contacting either Andy Ballantyne, Clinical Lead NTC Fife, on 01592 643355 ext 29634, Mr Simon Harrison, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon on 01383 623623 ext 22441, Jane McEachan on 01592 643355 ext. 22441, or Fiona Cameron, Service Manager 01592 643355 ext. 27916.
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.