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NHS Lothian
Consultant in Paediatric Gastroenterology
Permanent
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.
Consultant only if applicable:
Applicants must have full GMC Registration, a license to practise and eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of interview. Portfolio Pathway (formerly known as CESR - Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) route doctors are only eligible to apply for a substantive consultant post once it has been awarded. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.
Applications are welcome for the above Permanent, full time 40 hours per week) post based in Royal Hospital for Children and Young People
This is a permanent post and the successful applicant will join the current team to provide paediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition (PGHAN) care for patients in Lothian, and support specialist PGHAN provision to outreach services in NHS Fife and Borders. This appointment will support a consultant of the week (CoW) model providing a comprehensive out of hours consultant rota, joining the team to work with the current staff to support clinical care. It is envisaged that the new post holder will contribute equally to the PGHAN service with the substantive, locum and clinical academic consultants. Sub-specialist and outreach clinics are currently supported by all consultants, and the new post holder will have an opportunity to link with the existing team in providing and developing these services.
For an informal discussion please contact:
Dr. Sonia Joseph, Clinical Director of Medical Paediatric Specialties, NHS Lothian, 0131 312 0749
sonia.joseph@nhs.scot
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 – 13th May 2025 - PM