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CONSULTANT – GENERAL SURGERY WITH BENIGN UPPER GI SURGERY
An opportunity is available for a General Surgeon with an interest in Benign Upper Gastrointestinal and HPB surgery to join the General Surgery Team based at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary, located in the south of Scotland.
The Department of Surgery provides a comprehensive elective and emergency general surgical service, with day case/endoscopy/out-patient services also provided at the Galloway Community Hospital in Stranraer.
You will be joining a team of 12 Consultants and will contribute to the ongoing development of general and laparoscopic surgery as well as participate in the 1:8 emergency on-call rota. Experience in advanced laparoscopic surgery and ERCP is highly desirable.
This is a great opportunity to join a very supportive and inclusive department. Working at our modern district general hospital, you will have access to the state-of-the-art integrated operating theatres. The department is proud of its teaching reputation and the hospital has a well-equipped Education centre that includes a simulation laboratory. There is also an active Research Department.
Dumfries is a great place to relocate to, it is well located for access to Scottish cities such as Glasgow and Edinburgh, but also just a short drive from Carlisle in the north of England.
The region offers beautiful countryside, from rugged cliffs and sandy beaches to forests, hills and rolling plains. The beautiful landscape was a key factor in the design of the hospital. There is a wide range of activities on offer, with watersports, fishing, birdwatching, golf, mountain-biking or cycling along the network of rural roads and much more. House prices are low, schools are good and you are within 2 hours of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Lake District and Newcastle.
Prospective candidates will require to be on the GMC Specialist Register.
We welcome informal contact from prospective candidates who wish to better understand the role.
For further details please contact:
Mr Jeyakumar Apollos, Consultant General Surgery
E-mail Jeyakumar.Apollos@nhs.scot or telephone 01387 246246, Ext 32041; or
Miss Maria Bews-Hair, Clinical Director for Surgery
E-mail maria.bews-hair@nhs.scot or telephone 01387 246246 Ext 33581; or
Mr Tom Geddes, Divisional Manager - Surgical
E-mail Tom.Geddes2@nhs.scot or telephone 01387 246246 Ext 33453