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NHS Lothian
NHS Lothian 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 Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Please note, following the introduction of the 2022 Specialty Doctor contract, the successful candidate(s) will commence on the new Terms and Conditions, a copy of which can be found at https://www.msg.scot.nhs.uk/headlines.
Applications are welcome for the above Permanent, full time (40 hours per week) post based in St John’s Hospital.
This permanent post has arisen in Community Paedaitrics team due to a vacancy. This post will be based at St Johns Hospital, Livingston, and will join an established and experienced team of Community Paediatric doctors.
The standard week will include three outpatient clinics, supervision of a registrar (ST) clinic, and contribution to Child Protection and Child Planning meetings. The post-holder will not be required to contribute to an out-of-hours rota. The post will not include general medical paediatric clinics. The successful applicant will have a range of clinical experience and competence in general paediatric medicine, and it is essential to have four years post-qualification full time training or equivalent and two years of full time or equivalent paediatric training. Level 2 Child Protection training is essential. Experience in Community Child Health is desirable.
This post is available from 1st January 2024. Applicants wishing to work less than full time will also be considered.
More detailed departmental and specialty information can be found in the job description available via email address / link below.
For an informal discussion please contact:
Dr Sumner, Consultant Paediatrician, Tel: 01506 523000
Email: claire.sumner@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
Dr Jennifer Mackenzie, Associate Specialist, Tel: 01506 523000
Email: jennifer.mackenzie@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
Dr Anna Chillingworth, Clinical Director: anna.chillingworth@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk, Tel: 0131 312 0748
If viewing from an external site, please visit https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk for a job pack detailing the minimum requirements for this post and details of how to apply.
We cannot accept CV’s as a form of application and only a completed online application form will be accepted. Personal information will not be sent with the application for short listing. The application form will be identified by the candidate number only to ensure that all applicants are treated equally.
***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***
Interview date: 11/12/2023