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Applications are invited for our Consultant Neurologist position based at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, to join the existing team of six Consultants.
The Neurology Department works closely with the Department of Neurosurgery (five Consultants), supported by Neuroradiology, Clinical Neurophysiology, Neuropathology, Liaison Psychiatry, Neuropsychology and a Neurorehabilitation team. We have dedicated, skilled Specialist Nurses that work alongside Clinicians. A diverse multi-disciplinary team manages patients in our 10 bedded, dedicated Neurology ward and there is a patient infusion unit for patients on regular intravenous treatments treated as outpatients. Aberdeen Royal Infirmary is a teaching hospital with strong links to two Universities in Aberdeen and so there are excellent opportunities for successful applicants to develop teaching and research interests.
This is a replacement post for a Consultant who is retiring. It is envisaged that a full-time appointee will be employed on a 10 PA session (8 plus 2) contract and will undertake three Neurology outpatient clinics per week including a subspecialty clinic/s. Depending on the candidate’s area of interest, a sub specialist interest may be considered. Candidates with an interest in Epilepsy or Muscle disorders are welcomed but other specialist interests could also be developed.
The appointee will take part in an on-call rota on a pro-rata basis. Currently full-time members of staff provide cover for in-patients and emergencies 1 week in 5 and do evening and weekends on call 1 in 6. The appointee will contribute to undergraduate teaching, postgraduate education, training and supervision of Neurology Specialty Trainees and departmental administration.
Full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC is required. For more information visit www.gmc-uk.org
Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry on the GMC Specialist Register from date of interview.
Alternatively, applicants should possess a CESR / CESR (CP).
Applications from doctors with appropriate specialist training and experience who are not listed on the GMC Specialist Register can be considered for a Locum Consultant post (up to 12 months) if no substantive Consultant appointment is made. Whilst in locum employment, an application to obtain a CESR / CESR (CP) and entry onto the Specialist Register can be made
Informal enquiries should be made to Dr Elizabeth Visser, Consultant Neurologist, Ward 204, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Foresterhill, Aberdeen Tel: 01224 551187, email elizabeth.visser@nhs.scot.