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Job reference: 064777
Salary: Various
Job closing date: 26/08/2021
Job Type: Medical and Dental
Location: Forth Valley Royal Hospital
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 32
Job posted date: 12/08/2021
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Forth Valley
Department: Orthopaedics

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Specialty Doctor in Hand and Upper Limb Surgery

1 part time 0.8WTE post (8 PA)

Salary Scale - £41,986 - £78,294 per annum (pro rata)


Looking for a new and exciting challenge? Then think about working in NHS Forth Valley in the heart of Scotland.


NHS Forth Valley welcomes applications for Specialty Doctor in Hand and Upper Limb surgery to join our department and National Treatment Centre. This post will be offered on a part time basis.  The appointment will be subject to the terms and conditions of service for Specialty Doctors 2008. Candidates should have Fellowship of a UK College in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery or Plastic Surgery with a well developed subspecialty interest in Hand and Upper Limb surgery.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is prepared to contribute to the development of Hand and Upper limb services in NHS Forth Valley.  The post will include involvement in planned Hand and Upper limb surgery and cross-health board working. A contribution out with the normal working day may be required, and a willingness to travel between health boards for clinics and/or surgical lists is essential.

You can look forward to a warm welcome and strong support from colleagues.  Our hospital is situated in the heart of Scotland, nestled against the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, and close to vibrant towns that are richly endowed with excellent cultural and sporting facilities, offering good transport links to Edinburgh and Glasgow.


To apply for this post, please visit the job posting on the NHS Scotland Job Train website. Applicants should have full GMC registration and a licence to practise and a minimum of four years’ post membership experience, at least two of which will be in Hand and Upper Limb Surgery at Specialist Trainee level or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience and competencies.  Excellent communication, listening and organisational skills are essential.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Mr Amit Putti, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon; amit.putti@nhs.scot, Tel: 07886 994947 or Mr Parkash Lohana, Consultant Plastic Surgeon, parkash.lohana@nhs.scot, Tel: 01324 567422 or Ms Alex Munro, Operational Manager for Trauma and Orthopaedics, Tel: 01324 567539 alex.munro@nhs.scot

Closing date: Thursday 26th August 21

Interview date: TBC

Please quote reference number 064777 on all correspondence.

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