CI208317 - Consultant Anaesthetist

TN United Kingdom; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Consultant Anaesthetists for exciting roles in Aberdeen, Scotland. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a vibrant city known for its comprehensive anaesthetic services and support for professional development. With flexible working arrangements and a commitment to training and research, you will be part of a forward-thinking team contributing to major healthcare developments, including the first Major Trauma Centre in Scotland. If you are passionate about anaesthesia and looking for a rewarding career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and a licence to practise are required.
• Evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT is essential.

Responsibilities

• Involves 10 Programmed Activities: 8 Direct Clinical Care and 2 Supporting Professional Activities.
• On-call duties are approximately 1:8 and non-resident.

Skills

Anaesthesia

Clinical Care

Emergency Medical Retrieval

Higher Specialist Training

Education

Full GMC registration

CCT or CESR qualification

Job description

Applications are invited for 2 whole-time equivalent Consultant Anaesthetist replacement posts based at Aberdeen. The posts are being advertised with a general interest.

Location:

Aberdeen, North-East Scotland

Job Category:

Consulting

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

2d462e0a20fa

Job Views:

3

Posted:

10.05.2025

Expiry Date:

24.06.2025

Job Description:

Located in the North-East of Scotland, Aberdeen is an affluent, friendly, and vibrant city, combining all the amenities of a large city with quick, easy access to its beautiful surrounding countryside and coastline.

Aberdeen has a large Anaesthetic department which covers a comprehensive range of clinical services and caters for well-structured undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training programmes. The department is also recognised for its expanding research activity and for its support for a wide range of local, regional, and national professional activities.

The medical school, a state-of-the-art clinical skills centre, and several renowned research institutes and centres are also on site, offering a unique opportunity for collaboration and the development of strong research and teaching interests.

The post is being advertised at an exciting time for NHS Grampian with many recent and planned developments, including the Baird Family Hospital and the new National Treatment Centre. Additionally, Aberdeen is becoming the first Major Trauma Centre in Scotland, with a new hub for Emergency Medical Retrieval services, providing excellent opportunities for professional development.

The role involves 10 Programmed Activities, comprising 8 Direct Clinical Care and 2 Supporting Professional Activities. On-call duties are approximately 1:8 and are non-resident.

Applications from candidates wishing to work part-time will be considered. Flexible working arrangements, including annualised job plans and job sharing, can also be accommodated.

Full GMC registration and a licence to practise are required, with the licence in place prior to starting. For more information, visit www.gmc-uk.org.

Applicants 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 the date of interview. Alternatively, applicants should possess a CESR / CESR (CP).

Applicants with appropriate specialist training and experience not listed on the GMC Specialist Register may be considered for a locum Consultant post (up to 12 months). During locum employment, applications to obtain a CESR / CESR (CP) and entry onto the Specialist Register can be made.

Enquiries should be directed to Dr. Paul Bourke, Unit Clinical Director, or Dr. Colin Patterson, Chair of the Anaesthetic Senior Staff Committee, at [phone].

Visit our department website at https://www.aberdeenanaesthesia.org.

Additional Information for Candidates:

Please note: If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.

NHS Grampian is one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland, serving over 500,000 people in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, and Moray.

We strive to ensure a positive environment, supported by our NHS and Social Care values.