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Applications are invited for enthusiastic and committed individuals to join our dynamic team in a rapidly expanding organisation. You will provide general and regional anaesthesia for a range of surgical specialities including orthopaedics, general surgery, colorectal surgery and some cancer services to support boards as part of the recovery plan following the Covid- 19 pandemic. There is also a particular focus on our highly successful national orthopaedic programme supported by our Enhanced Recovery programme.
The Department of Orthopaedics is now one of the largest arthroplasty units in the United Kingdom, delivering over 25% of all hip and knee replacements for the NHS in Scotland, and approximately 45% per cent of those by West of Scotland hospitals.
It is an exciting time to join NHS Golden Jubilee University Hospital. As part of a £80m Scottish Government investment, we are currently expanding orthopaedic and general surgery. This expansion will double our orthopaedic activity and increase general surgical activity by 160% Our suite of 15 theatres is increasing to 26, opening in stages between 2020-2022.
The clinical work will include anaesthetic services in theatre, pre-assessment and supporting the Acute Pain Service.
We are able to offer sessions which are flexible to match the needs of both applicants and service.
The applicant will hold full GMC registration and be on the Specialist Register or be eligible for admission to the register within 6 months of the interview date.
Informal enquiries can be made to: Dr Roddy Chapman, Deputy Clinical Director, on 0141 951 5602 - roddy.chapman@gjnh.scot.nhs.uk or Dr Geejo Rappai, Consultant Anaesthetist, on 0141 952 5902, geejo.rappai2@gjnh.scot.nhs.uk
To arrange an informal visit please contact Mrs Elaine Stewart, Service Manager, National Elective Services Division, on 0141 951 5379.
NHS Golden Jubilee encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Job Pack.