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Applications are invited for a Locum Appointment for Service (LAS) at ST3/ST4 level in General Surgery at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary. The successful candidate will work on a 1:8 rota which includes a Core Surgical trainee, Specialty trainees and Speciality Doctors in General Surgery.
£980.16 weekly rate plus banding, paid monthly
Posts are available to start on 5 August 2020 for 12 months. Applicants must have full GMC (UK) registration and have completed Core Surgical training or equivalent. The successful applicant will have sound academic knowledge, good communication and IT skills and be an effective team player.
We aim to provide high quality surgical training, delivered in a supportive and friendly environment. The post provides excellent exposure to the General Surgical subspecialties of Upper GI Surgery, Colorectal, Breast and Endocrine Surgery. The endoscopy service at Dumfries is largely surgical led and therefore the successful applicant would have an excellent opportunity to develop endoscopic skills. The successful applicant would contribute to the 1 in 8 General Surgical emergency rota which includes Urology and Vascular services.
Post-holders will be allocated an educational supervisor and supported to develop a portfolio to suit their personal career aspirations. The successful applicant would be expected to contribute to the strong culture of audit and research within the department which is formally supported by the local Research and Development Department.
About NHS Dumfries & Galloway: NHS Dumfries and Galloway proudly serve a population of approximately 148,500 but within a large geographical area of about 2,400 square miles. Dumfries and Galloway stretches from Langholm in the East to Drummore in the West, and from Kirkconnel and Carsphairn in the North down to Sandyhills on the Solway Coast. The Health Board currently employs around 4500 staff excluding GPs and Dentists.
Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary is based in Dumfries and is the main hospital for the region providing a wide range of inpatient and outpatient health services. The Galloway Community Hospital serves Stranraer and the west of the region; it is an intermediate unit providing maternity services, as well as medical & surgical beds. There are bedded units within eight cottage hospitals which provide care services such as minor injuries units. Midpark Hospital provides inpatient facilities for mental health patients.
Dumfries is a bustling market town with a population of approx. 48,000 and is situated in the eastern half of this delightful rural region. Local housing is cheap compared to most of the United Kingdom and the local schools are of a high standard. The River Nith runs through the town to the Solway coast. Major cities are closer than one imagines. The city of Carlisle is approximately 45 minutes drive from Dumfries. Glasgow is within 1½ hours, Edinburgh and Newcastle within 2 hours, and Manchester and Liverpool within 2½ hours driving time from Dumfries. Excellent rail links to these cities are available from Dumfries or Lockerbie which is only 11 miles away.
Dumfries and Galloway offers the very best of Scottish countryside, from rugged cliffs and sandy beaches to forests, hills and rolling plains. You're spoilt for choice in the range of activities on offer, with watersports, fishing, birdwatching, golf, mountain-biking or cycling along the network of rural roads . and much more. The Southerland Upland Way runs for 212 miles from Portpatrick in the west to Cockburnspath in the eastern Scottish Borders, through some of Scotland's wildest country.
The many attractions range from the University Town of Dumfries, Scotland's National Booktown Wigtown, Artists' Town Kirkcudbright, Castle Douglas Food Town to the historic monuments, castles and abbeys, beautiful gardens and fascinating museums throughout the region. Children are encouraged to develop their talents and interests with first-class opportunities in music, arts and sports. High quality sport and leisure facilities are available throughout the region.
For further information please contact:
Mr Jeyakumar Apollos
Email: japollos@nhs.net
Telephone: 01387 246246
PLEASE NOTE Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email. Please provide an accurate note of your email address on your application form.