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An opportunity is available for a General Surgeon with an interest in Benign Upper Gastrointestinal and HPB surgery to join the General Surgery Team based at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary, located in the south of Scotland.
The Department of Surgery provides a comprehensive elective and emergency general surgical service, with day case/endoscopy/out-patient services also provided at the Galloway Community Hospital in Stranraer.
As a Consultant in this department you must have strong general surgery skills and most special interests can be considered, with a preference for Paediatric, Endocrinology and GI. Joining a team of 12 Consultants, you will contribute to the ongoing development of general and laparoscopic surgery as well as participate in the 1:8 emergency on-call rota. Experience in advanced laparoscopic surgery is highly desirable.
This is a great opportunity to join a very supportive and inclusive department, who will accommodate a range of special interests. Working at our newly built district general hospital, you will have access to the state-of-the-art integrated operating theatres. The location is really outstandingly beautiful, with the landscape as a key feature in the design of the hospital building. Dumfries is a great place to relocate to, it is well located for access to Scottish cities such as Glasgow and Edinburgh, but also just a short drive from Carlisle in the north of England.
The region offers beautiful countryside, from rugged cliffs and sandy beaches to forests, hills and rolling plains. There is a wide range of activities on offer, with watersports, fishing, birdwatching, golf, mountain-biking or cycling along the network of rural roads and much more. House prices are low, schools are good and you are within 2 hours of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Lake District and Newcastle.
Prospective candidates will require to be on the GMC Specialist Register.
We welcome informal contact from prospective candidates who wish to better understand the role.
For further details please contact:
Mr Jeyakumar Apollos, Consultant General Surgery
E-mail Jeyakumar.Apollos@nhs.scot or telephone 01387 246246, Ext 32041; or
Mr Stuart Whitelaw, Specialty Team Lead for General Surgery
E-mail stuart.whitelaw@nhs.scot or telephone 01387 246246 Ext 33002; or
Mr Tom Geddes, Assistant General Manager
E-mail Tom.Geddes2@nhs.scot