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Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow (ST3+ Level) x3 in General Surgery at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. The posts are available for a period of 12 months from August 2025.
The aim of the Clinical Fellow posts is to support the General Surgery service and will allow clinical development of the candidate. The department will be able to accommodate a variety of special interests.
The posts are ideal for an enthusiastic and energetic candidates who have completed Core Training in General Surgery or equivalent (as an absolute minimum). The Fellowship will provide opportunities for delivering service in a variety of settings and is particularly suitable for candidates who wish to attain general competencies in Higher Surgical training for General Surgery.
The posts do not have educational approval from the Postgraduate Dean and will not be recognised for training.
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.
Please note that this post may close early due to volume of applications.
For informal discussion of the post please contact:
Mr Shay Nanthakumaran, Consultant General Surgeon & Clinical Lead 01224 550780 or shayanthan.nanthakumaran@nhs.scot
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