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Consultant General Anaesthetist
The Balfour, Kirkwall, Orkney
Would you enjoy the unique challenge of being a General Anaesthetist who would like to deliver care out of a state-of-the-art healthcare facility? We are looking for a Consultant Anaesthetist with a passion for high quality, patient-centred care, and a desire to help develop our medical service supporting our vibrant community of 22,000.
You should possess strong general skills in your specialty practice. Team working is crucial to the effective delivery of care and strong interpersonal skills are essential. NHS Orkney is a collaborative organisation, and you will be supported to undertake this highly rewarding work by colleagues from across NHS Scotland, including close liaison with colleagues in NHS Grampian and our national emergency retrieval teams.
What can we offer you?
- We are open to working flexibly with the right candidate and can offer full-time, part-time, or annualised hours meaning you have the flexibility to commute to our islands
- Stunning place with beautiful nature and a rich culture to enjoy
- Appropriate study leave
- Possibility of spending time in larger centres to maintain and/or develop skills
Orkney is a wonderful place to live and work and has been voted the happiest place to live in the UK, offering excellent schools, good leisure facilities, unique wildlife and amazing scenery. The excellent ferry and air connections make travel to the Scottish mainland, Shetland, and even Norway quite easy.
There is a rich archaeological history to be explored, as well as many outdoor pursuits, including diving in Scapa Flow, kayaking, walking, cycling, bird watching, and many more. Orcadian culture is rich, with music and arts and crafts well represented, and the St Magnus Music Festival in June is internationally renowned.
To find out more about working for NHS Orkney please visit: https://www.ohb.scot.nhs.uk/ and for living in Orkney: https://www.orkney.com/
If we have piqued your interest, contact Dr Monique Sterrenburg to discuss this exciting position: monique.sterrenburg@nhs.scot
Closing Date: Sunday 6th August 2023
Interview Date: Friday 25th August 2023