Consultant Anaesthetist - Remote & Rural Practice

NHS National Services Scotland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 115,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance (£8,000)

Job summary

NHS Western Isles invites applications for the post of Consultant Anaesthetist at Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway. The successful applicant will join four other consultants in the Anaesthetics Department, delivering high‑quality care in a modern Rural General Hospital.

The NHS terms include 10 PAs per week (plus up to 2 EPAs), an 8% availability allowance, and relocation assistance up to £8,000. Applicants must be on the GMC Specialist Register or eligible within 6 months of interview.

Qualifications

• Must be on the GMC Specialist Register with License to Practice, or eligible for inclusion within 6 months of interview.

Responsibilities

• Work with 4 other consultants in the Anaesthetics Department at Western Isles Hospital, Stornoway.
• Provide anaesthetic services in a modern Rural General Hospital (Plus) with 85 inpatient beds and 16 day surgery beds.
• Adhere to NHS Scotland terms and conditions; 10 PAs per week plus up to 2 EPAs per week; 8% availability allowance; on‑call rota 1:4.

Job description

NHS Western Isles invites applications for the post of Consultant Anaesthetist at Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway. The successful applicant will join four other consultants in the Anaesthetics Department, delivering high‑quality care in a modern Rural General Hospital.

The NHS terms include 10 PAs per week (plus up to 2 EPAs), an 8% availability allowance, and relocation assistance up to £8,000. Applicants must be on the GMC Specialist Register or eligible within 6 months of interview.