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Applications are invited for a Locum Appointment for Training (LAT) Specialty Registrar (ST3) in Chemical Pathology to join the current team at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. The post includes duties in the Parenteral Nutrition Service, Lipid Clinic, Obesity Clinic, Inherited Metabolic Disease Clinic and Duty Biochemist rota. The post will offer opportunities for teaching and research.
The Postgraduate Dean confirms that this placement and / or programme has the required educational and Postgraduate Dean's approval.
The Clinical Biochemistry Department provides Comprehensive Core, Immunoassay, Point of Care, Specialist Protein, Metabolic and Toxicology Services to the North-East of Scotland, including Specialist Biochemistry services to the Orkney and Shetland Islands involving a total catchment population of over 600,000. The Department is accredited by the UK Accreditation Service (UKAS ISO 15189).
Aberdeen, the 'silver city' in the North-East of Scotland, boasts some excellent schools and leisure facilities. It provides the ideal environment for work-life balance with ease of access to the coast and some of the most spectacular countryside in the UK. There are ample opportunities for outdoor leisure and sporting activities.
The appointee is required to be a team player, and to fulfil the duties described in the job description. The post is offered on a whole time equivalent basis. Candidates who wish to work less than full-time will also be considered.
Full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC is required. (licence to practise must be in place prior to starting in post). For more information visit www.gmc-uk.org
Applicants may be eligible for excess travel and relocation expenses. Information regarding nationally agreed excess travel and relocation are contained in NHS Circular PCS(DD) 2010/8. NHS Grampian’s relocation policy can be accessed by visiting http://www.scotmt.scot.nhs.uk/recruitment/specialty-recruitment/key-documents/relocation-policies.aspx
For more information or to arrange a visit please contact Dr Kevin Deans (Service Clinical Director, Clinical Biochemistry) on 01224 559982 or via e-mail to kevin.deans@nhs.scot, or Dr Karen Mitchell (Consultant, Clinical Biochemistry) on 01224 554620 or via e-mail to karen.mitchell15@nhs.scot.
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.
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