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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.
Applications are open for these 12 month posts based within the Intensive Care Unit at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee. There are four posts available, starting 5th August 2026. This is a fixed term post and will run till the 4th August 2027.
Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work in a welcoming and forward-thinking department. The intention of the position is to increase doctor’s experience of critical care practise prior to application to a national recruitment processes. Opportunities will be provided to enhance the portfolios of successful candidates thereby providing a competitive portfolio in future recruitment processes.
These posts would be suitable for those who have completed an ACCS or Core training programme. Applications will also be accepted by those who have completed foundation training and who wish to explore a critical care career path.
Doctors within this role will be expected to participate in ward rounds, MDT meetings, and the ongoing care of the critically ill patient. The opportunity to be supervised in the assessment of patients in the Emergency Department and the hospital wards who require Critical Care input will also be available. Successful applicants will provide both day-time and out of hours (nights and weekend) cover of the resident critical care rota.
Out of hours and at weekends you will be one of two resident doctors providing cover for the Critical care units with a senior trainee from anaesthesia or intensive care providing on site support and supervision. There is dedicated critical care consultant cover 24hrs a day and 7 days a week.
The successful applicants will have a named supervisor and will be encouraged to maintain a portfolio to document their critical care experience and development over the year. The appointed candidates will have the opportunity to participate in audit, education and quality improvement projects within the departments. Access to support for projects are available within the following areas of interest:
• Quality improvement and research
- Teaching
- Mastery learning
As well as clinical duties, the role allows successful applicants to spend 4 hours per week (1 day per fortnight or 2 half days) to perform dedicated development projects whether this be in education and teaching, research, quality improvement and there may be flexibility to support other areas of interest to a successful candidate.
Whilst this post does not have a study leave budget we have previously been able to financially support educational activity and courses relevant to the post. The posts are not recognised for training.
Applicants must hold Full GMC Registration with a current Licence to Practice and be able to demonstrate completion of UK foundation programme or a CREST certificate.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to make contact with Dr Euan Campbell (Consultant in ICM euan.campbell@nhs.scot
Dr Judith Joss, TPD for Intensive Care Medicine, via PA, Mrs Donna Murray, donna.murray@nhs.scot or Tel: 01382 632902