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Post: Specialty Doctor, Orthopaedics
Salary: £64,158 - £99,975
Hours: Full Time - 40 hpw/10 PAs
Permanent
An opportunity is available at Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary, a purpose built state of-the-art hospital located in the south west of Scotland, for a Specialty Doctor in Orthopaedics.
The successful applicant will join a team, which comprises eight Consultants, one Associate Specialist, and eight middle grade Doctors (including this post). A 24-hour trauma service is provided at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary (DGRI) where in-patient facilities are provided for elective and trauma cases.
The role will include providing support in the provision of:
- Theatre sessions
- Outpatient clinics
- Trauma Clinics
- Clinical admin
- Ward round
- SPA
Experience in Orthopaedic Surgery will be required to enable the successful applicant to function competently within the team.
Dumfries and Galloway’s Orthopaedic service is well developed and includes the provision of joint replacement, arthroscopy, upper limb and paediatric surgery (excluding spinal surgery). The service provides a range of outpatient services (with plaster and x-ray facilities) and is also supported by Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Orthotic services.
Eligibility criterion: Essential - All candidates must be fully registered with the GMC, have MRCS/ FRCS/ equivalent and have completed two years of training in orthopaedics at registrar/equivalent level. Desirable- UK experience, valid ATLS, AO basic course.
What can we offer you within Dumfries and Galloway?
· Exceptional career opportunities
· Improved work life balance
· Beautiful and affordable housing
· Schools which perform consistently well in national rankings
· Easy and convenient commutes for a more relaxed quality of life
The outdoor life is fantastic offering a great range of various activities such as mountain-biking, kayaking, hill walking, the Galloway Forest Dark Sky Park, beautiful castles to visit and much more!
Informal enquiries to Mr Sameh Hatab, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon (Tel: 01387 246246), email sameh.hatab@nhs.scot
If you would like to visit the Department please contact our Medical Staffing Team by e-mail to dg.medicaldentaladmin@nhs.scot who will be more than happy to make arrangements for you.