Locum Consultant Anaesthetist

NHS National Services Scotland; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join NHS Scotland as a Locum Consultant in Anaesthesia at the University Hospital Ayr and University Hospital Crosshouse. You'll be responsible for providing anaesthesia and perioperative care across a range of surgeries, with opportunities to develop specialty interests. The position offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment, contribute to teaching, and enjoy a great quality of life in Ayrshire.

Benefits

Teaching opportunities

Medical Peer Support Programme

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid medical degree and appropriate anaesthetic qualifications.
• Experience in delivering anaesthesia for various surgical procedures will be required.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver anaesthesia and perioperative care across multiple surgical specialties.
• Participate in non-resident on-call duties for obstetric and emergency anaesthesia.
• Engage in teaching opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate training.

Skills

Anaesthesia

Perioperative care

Surgical specialties

Education

Medical Degree (MBBS)

Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists

Job description

NHS Scotland 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 Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Applications are invited for 1 Locum Consultant post based at the University Hospital Ayr (UHA) & University Hospital Crosshouse (UHC). This post is available for 10 programmed activities, with 8 direct clinical care and 2 supporting professional activities. Less than full time applicants are welcomed.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran (NHSAA) has two District General Hospitals, University Hospital Ayr (UHA) and University Hospital Crosshouse (UHC). The department of Anaesthesia comprises of 43 Consultants, 15 SAS doctors, 20 Trainee Anaesthetists and 3 Anaesthesia Associate trainees.

The post will involve delivering anaesthesia and perioperative care for a variety of surgical specialties on both sites. You will have the opportunity to develop sub-specialty interests including perioperative medicine and regional anaesthesia.

The post will be based at UHC with 1:14 non-resident consultant on-call duties for obstetric anaesthesia and emergency general anaesthesia.

Obstetric anaesthesia is supported by a full shift SAS grade or resident doctor. The emergency theatre is covered by an on-call non-resident trainee grade doctor as first on call and occasionally a second on stage 3 resident/SAS grade doctor.

UHC is the trauma unit for NHSAA. Obstetric and Paediatric Anaesthesia is centralised to the UHC campus in addition to General Surgery, ENT, Gynaecology and maxillofacial surgery. We have the exciting development of robotic assisted surgery for the specialties of Gynaecology, Colorectal surgery and Urology.There are 12 level 3 critical care beds and 6 level two beds on the UCH campus

UHA has been developed as a centre of excellence for orthopaedic elective surgery with 3 elective orthopaedic theatres per day. Additionally, the specialties of General Surgery, Interventional Radiology, Ophthalmology and Urology. UHA has an 8 bedded level 2 critical care facility staffed by critical care consultants Monday – Friday 0800-1700, with support from the General Anaesthetists out of hours.

In addition to clinical work, many members of the team are supported to perform regional and national posts including examining for the Royal College of Anaesthetists. There is a wide range of teaching opportunities available both undergraduate and post-graduate. NHS Ayrshire & Arran have established a nationally recognised Medical Peer Support Programme with formally trained Mentors

Ayrshire is great place to live and work, with a great coastal location and wide-open sandy beaches. This offers exciting leisure opportunities including water-based activities such as sailing, kitesurfing and paddle-boarding. There are multiple championship golf courses in the region, and exceptional road and off-road cycling. The island of Arran is a ferry ride away for day trips or short breaks. It is a fantastic place to raise a family, with affordable housing and access to first-rate schools. There are excellent transport links to the vibrant city of Glasgow and also close proximity to both Glasgow and Glasgow Prestwick Airports with connections to the rest of the United Kingdom, Europe and the World.

For further information contact:

Mr Cameron Sharkey, General Manager, Surgical Services ,[e-mail]

Mr Roger Currie AMD Surgical Services, [e-mail]

Dr Chris Johnstone, Clinical Director,[e-mail]

Dr Ian Anderson Deputy Clinical Director,[e-mail]

Dr Sunny Bhat, Deputy Clinical Director, [e-mail]

Applications from individuals who may wish to work on a part-time or job share basis will be considered.