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An opportunity has arisen in NHS Fife to recruit two Renal Medicine Consultants for two replacement posts after retirement. You will be responsible for delivering a high quality Renal Medicine service to the Acute Services Division and for providing support to the Acute Medicine team within the Emergency Care Directorate. The development of sub-specialist interests is encouraged and supported. Details of the jobs are in the available job pack.
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 to Non-UK Applicants must demonstrate that they have the knowledge, skills and experience required for practising as an eligible specialist in the UK.
For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit please contact Dr Annette Alfonzo (Consultant Nephrologist & Clinical Lead) or Dr Ian Fairbairn (Clinical Director) on 01592 643355 Extension 21139 (Dr Alfonzo) or 28587 (Dr Fairbairn).
Interviews will be held on 11/05/2026
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