Job Advert
NHS LOTHIAN
Major Trauma Speciality Trainee
Major Trauma Service
TG1429 020504
Applications are welcome for the above fixed term, full time (40 hours per week) post based in Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh has been designated one of the four Major Trauma Centres in Scotland, representing the South East Scotland region. We are seeking to appoint passionate and highly motivated Clinical Fellows to support the development of the Major Trauma service on the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh site.
It is open to all doctors who hold full/limited registration with the GMC and have successfully completed foundation year 2 training.
This is a 12 month post (candidate specific) commencing August 2020 at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (RIE). The post is appropriate for CT level trainees who wish to pursue a career in emergency medicine, anaesthesia, orthopaedics, general surgery, critical care and other surgical specialities with an interest in the multiply injured patient and who wish to gain further experience in the management of Major Trauma patient in a busy Major Trauma Centre.
This post is whole time and is covered by the Medical and Dental staff Terms and Conditions of Service and National Terms and conditions for Specialty Doctor and Associate Specialist grades.
The post holder will have opportunities to develop experience in a trauma specialty of their choice. They will work closely with the multi professional team to coordinate the pathway for the multiply injured patients.
Applicants will have the ability to lead others, think strategically and communicate effectively; they will demonstrate how they will work collaboratively, influencing decisions and outcomes, and be committed to improving care in a complex healthcare organisation.
This is a time of significant change for this service and the successful candidate will work with the Major Trauma Centre consultants, clinical director, Allied Health Professionals, regional Major Trauma and rehabilitation leads, and other clinicians to deliver and develop specialist service for Major Trauma patients presenting to the Major Trauma Centre.
The post does not have educational approval from the Postgraduate Dean and will not be recognised for training.
For an informal discussion please contact:
Dr D Kerslake, Clinical Director, Major Trauma Centre, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh: Dean.Kerslake@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
We cannot accept CV’s as a form of application and only a completed online application form will be accepted. Personal information will not be sent with the application for short listing. The application form will be identified by the candidate number only to ensure that all applicants are treated equally.
NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.
To this end, NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.
***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***
Please note that details of all current medical vacancies for NHS Lothian can be found at www.medicaljobs.scot.nhs.uk
Closing Date: 27th May 2020