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CONSULTANT PHYSICIAN IN GENERAL MEDICINE
NHS HIGHLAND
LORN & ISLANDS HOSPITAL, OBAN
PERMANENT FULL TIME POST – 10 PAs per week
Part time applications will also be considered.
£87,534 - £116,313 pro rata per annum
Job reference: 097992
Do you ever dream of driving to work on quiet roads, alongside a beautiful Scottish sea loch, parking without stress at the hospital, to be greeted by smiling staff for whom compassion and pride in their work is still important? Is it attractive to work in a clean modern hospital with one of the best infection and patient safety records in Scotland? How would it feel to be part of a community with patients who genuinely appreciate your service and your skills? Would you like the bonus of working in one of the most beautiful areas of the UK, a centre for holidays and outdoor pursuits of all kinds, and only 2 hours from Glasgow International Airport?
If this sounds refreshing, then why not consider joining us as a Consultant Physician here at Lorn and Islands Rural General Hospital in Oban on the west coast of Scotland.
We currently have 2 full-time vacant posts but would welcome application from candidates seeking either full or part-time opportunities, and we are open to flexible working.
This is an exciting opportunity to personally make a difference to local health care. The successful candidate will have broad general medical experience, excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and be able to work flexibly as part of an integrated team. A specialist interest is also desirable. You would be encouraged to develop this interest as part of a network with specialists in Glasgow and Highland. An active interest in teaching and support of our team of specialist nurses along with junior doctors and undergraduate students will also be important.
Lorn & Islands Hospital is located on the southern outskirts of Oban and forms a hub for both acute and community services within the area. Purpose built in 1995, the Hospital houses a full range of facilities expected in a rural general hospital including a full 24-hour medical, surgical and anaesthetic service. The consultants also provide outpatient clinics to community hospitals throughout Argyll including the island of Mull.
The area is of one of outstanding natural beauty. The town of Oban is a tourist and commercial centre for the West of Scotland and the Isles. The port town has ferry links to the islands of Mull, Iona, Islay, Coll, Tiree, Colonsay and Lismore. There is plenty of opportunity for enjoying leisure pursuits including yachting, canoeing, walking, climbing, cycling and fishing. There is a strong culture of traditional music and dance in Argyll. It’s a great place to bring up a family with good local schools and reasonable property prices.
Oban provides the advantage of a high quality of life in a rural setting with access to the main centres of Inverness, Glasgow, Stirling and Perth all within 2-3 hours travel time.
This vacancy is offered on the basis of 10 Programmed Activities per week. Up to 2 additional PAs may be available by negotiation.
Within this role we can offer a Global Citizens contract for a period of 3yrs.
Applicants are encouraged to visit the hospital and surrounding area.
For an informal and confidential chat please contact Dr Maggie Brooks on 01631 788981 or email margaret.brooks@nhs.scot or Rebecca.helliwell@nhs.scot or duncan.scott2@nhs.scot
Closing date: Midnight on 5th June 2022
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