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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.
Due to current investment to upgrade and expand our surgical facilities we are now looking to expand our theatre practitioner team. This post will be for a team leader based in Elective Urology
We currently offer learning opportunities within ENT, General, Urology, Upper GI, Colorectal, Vascular, Plastic Surgery Ophthalmology, Gynaecology, Maternity, Breast Surgery including reconstructive surgery and Orthopaedic surgery most of which offer both elective and emergency opportunities.
On average 17,750 surgical procedures are carried out in Raigmore Hospital per year.
Successful candidates will be motivated, enthusiastic individuals with excellent communication skills and commitment to high standards of patient care and safety.
Raigmore Hospital in Inverness is the largest hospital in the Highlands of Scotland and is the main centre for orthopaedic trauma and elective and emergency surgery for the Highlands and Islands.
Inverness city is on Scotland’s North-east coast and is the largest city and cultural capital of the Scottish Highlands. The city boasts a busy Victorian Market, historical castle and Culloden Battlefield and Bronze Age Clava Cairns a short drive away.
For sports enthusiasts there is an ice rink, swimming pool and various tennis and squash courts and golf courses to hand and outdoor sports such as mountain biking, hill walking/climbing, fishing, water sports, ski-ing and canoeing are all within easy reach of the city.
Informal visits are welcomed to meet our team.
Informal enquiries to : Senior Charge Practitioner Darren Redmond; Tel: 01463 704337; email: darren.redmond@nhs.scot
Closing date for completed Applications: Wednesday 14th December 2022. Please note that we are unable to accept late applications
PLEASE NOTE – You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Job Train. Please DO NOT Upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes. Once submitted you will be unable to make changes to your application.
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For further information on living and working in the Highlands please visit https://nhshighland.medical.careers.global
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
- You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
- DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes
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