Consultant Anaesthetist

NHS Grampian; Elgin; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Consultant Anaesthetist to join their expanding Anaesthetic Department at a prominent hospital in Scotland. This full-time role offers flexibility and the chance to work in a supportive environment that encourages specialist interests. Candidates will benefit from individualised job planning tailored to their needs, with opportunities to engage in various hospitals within the health board. If you are passionate about providing exceptional patient care and are looking for a role that values your expertise, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Full registration with GMC required prior to starting.
• Evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT is essential.

Responsibilities

• Join the Anaesthetic Team and participate in expanding the department.
• Opportunity to work flexible hours and across different hospitals.

Skills

Anaesthesia

Consultant Level Training

Patient Care

Education

FRCA

Higher Specialist Training

Job description

FULL TIME, FLEXIBLE OR PART-TIME APPOINTMENT
DR GRAY’S HOSPITAL, ELGIN, SCOTLAND
JOB REFERENCE: PS209792

NHS Grampian is delighted at the prospect of expanding the Anaesthetic Department at Dr Gray’s Hospital in Elgin, Scotland. This full-time post will primarily be based at Dr Gray’s Hospital. Specialist interests will be encouraged and there may be an opportunity for interested applicants to work at other hospitals within Grampian or other Health Boards. Individualised job planning can be tailored to the requirements of both service and applicants; this could include flexible, part-time, or annualised work patterns.

Dr Gray’s Hospital is a District General Hospital situated in Elgin in the North-East of Scotland. Inverness lies 35 miles to the West with Aberdeen 65 miles to the East.

The Scottish Government has committed to re-establish a Consultant led Obstetric service in the hospital. This will include the establishment of a new resident non-consultant rota tier and expansion of the existing Consultant team to at least 12 Whole Time Equivalent in order to meet the Royal College of Anaesthetists Obstetric Anaesthesia requirements.

Full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC is required (licence to practise must be in place prior to starting in post). For more information visit www.gmc-uk.org.

Applicants should be in possession of FRCA.

Those 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). Applications from doctors with appropriate specialist training and experience who are not listed on the GMC Specialist Register can be considered for a Locum Consultant post (up to 12 months) if no substantive Consultant appointment is made. Whilst in locum employment, an application to obtain a CESR / CESR (CP) and entry onto the Specialist Register can be made.

If you are interested in joining the Anaesthetic Team at Dr Gray’s, we would be delighted to invite you to visit the Hospital and speak to our Clinicians about the work of the department as well as gain insight into the recreational activities in the surrounding area.

Interested prospective candidates should contact: Dr Marek Wolanski, Consultant Anaesthetist and Clinical Lead. Telephone [phone] or email [e-mail].

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Closing date: Sunday 18th May 2025