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LOCUM CONSULTANT PAEDIATRICIAN
A General Paediatrician is required for our integrated acute/community child health service in the Scottish Borders. We are looking for an individual with experience of Child Protection, Child development and an area of special interest complimentary to those currently available within the department. The post holder will be expected to be the link doctor for Rheumatology. The post is available immediately on a fixed term basis of 6 months. A full time appointment (10 PA) is available but applications are welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time.
The post is based at the modern and well-equipped 320 bed with a major role in services for children in the community. There are established links with the for Sick Children, in , with opportunities for joint working. We have close undergraduate and postgraduate links with the University of Edinburgh Medical School and excellent on-site library facilities.
The Hosptial has implemented an innovative at Night redesign and our first call resident cover is provided by experienced Paediatric and Neonatal Nurse Advanced Practitioners supported by consultants within a minimum recall time.
The hospital is located in a rural setting with excellent schools, abundant local amenities and good transport links to . Superb local leisure facilities plus good quality affordable housing, provide ideal opportunities for a high quality of life in this scenic part of the country. A relocation package is available for the successful candidate.
Candidates must hold MRCP or equivalent certificate eg MRCPH for current trainees and must also be fully registered with the General Medical Council and preferably on the Specialist Register.
To arrange an informal visit or to discuss this post, please contact Dr Clare Irving, Consultant Paediatrician & Clinical Director (01896 826677).