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NHS LOTHIAN
CONSULTANT
GASTROENTEROLOGY- GI SERVICES
Reference: CG 1795 -11895
Applications are welcome for the above Permanent, full time hours per week post based in Western General Hospital.
This post will be based in the Luminal Gastroenterology Unit of the Western General Hospital, Edinburgh and involve both out-patient and in-patient activities. The weekly timetable separates in-patient and out-patient duties. The standard week will include two outpatient clinics and up to three endoscopy/procedure lists. Endoscopic sessions will include both upper and lower procedures and the applicant should be fully trained at both.
Every 6th week will comprise in-patient duties including responsibility for acute gastroenterology patients in ward 75 and elsewhere in the Western General Hospital, triage of referrals to the GI service, and urgent endoscopies. The post-holder will contribute to the out-of-hours acute emergency service. Clinical duties will include outpatient and inpatient care to address NHS Lothian Waiting Times targets with a commitment to on call for Gastroenterology.
More detailed departmental and specialty information can be found in the job description available via email address / link below.
For a job pack detailing the minimum requirements for this post and details of how to apply, please visit https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk or email medical.personnel@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk.
Please quote reference number CG 1795 - 11895
Informal inquiries should be made to: Dr Alan Shand email: Alan.Shand @nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
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 that details of all current medical vacancies for NHS Lothian can be found at www.medicaljobs.scot.nhs.uk
Closing Date: 10.01.2020
Interview Date: 29.01.2020