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Consultant Anaesthetist – NHS Orkney
Location: The Balfour, Kirkwall, Orkney
Contract: Flexible – Full time, part time or annualised
Salary: Consultant £114,430 - £148,064 pro rata per annum
Have you ever imagined what it would be like to practise high-quality anaesthesia in a place where your work truly matters – and your life outside of work is just as rewarding?
In Orkney, we’re offering more than just a job. We’re offering a lifestyle – one where you can enjoy a fulfilling clinical role in a modern, well-equipped hospital, while living in one of the most beautiful and welcoming communities in the UK.
We’re looking for an experienced Consultant Anaesthetist to join our small, dedicated team at The Balfour, our 44-bed hospital serving a population of around 22,000. Here, you’ll play a vital role in delivering perioperative care, anaesthesia, and resuscitation, and in preparing patients for transfer to mainland centres when needed. It’s a role that offers both clinical variety and the chance to make a real impact.
Teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. You’ll work closely with colleagues across NHS Orkney, NHS Grampian, and national emergency retrieval services, in a collaborative environment where your voice is heard, and your expertise is valued.
We understand that flexibility is key, and we’re open to shaping the role around the right candidate. Whether you’re looking for full-time, part-time, or annualised hours, we can offer a contract that fits your lifestyle. You might choose to live locally or commute from elsewhere – either way, we’ll support you. We also encourage and facilitate regular placements in larger centres to help you maintain and develop your clinical skills, alongside study leave and CPD opportunities.
And then there’s Orkney itself. Regularly voted one of the happiest places to live in the UK, it offers excellent schools, a strong sense of community, and a rich cultural life. From sea kayaking and birdwatching to world-class archaeology and internationally renowned music festivals, there’s always something to explore. With excellent ferry and air links to the Scottish mainland and the rest of the UK, you’re never far from where you need to be – but you might just find you never want to leave.
If this sounds like the kind of change you’ve been looking for, we’d love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion please contact Dr Jenny Fraser, Consultant Anaesthetist by email jenny.fraser4@nhs.scot or Anna Lamont, Medical Director by email anna.lamont@nhs.scot
To learn more about working with us, visit NHS Orkney, and for a taste of life in Orkney, explore www.orkney.com
Closing Date: Sunday 13th July 2025
Interview Date: Friday 1st August 2025