Locum Consultant Anaesthetist

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a Locum Consultant to join their team at the University Hospital Ayr, focusing on delivering anaesthesia and perioperative care. Candidates will have the chance to develop sub-specialty interests and participate in teaching. This role offers a supportive environment with access to various amenities and lifestyle opportunities in Ayrshire.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering anaesthesia for surgical specialties.
• Ability to provide perioperative care.
• Experience with critical care patients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver anaesthesia and perioperative care.
• Provide support for Level 2 Critical Care unit.
• Participate in on-call duties.

Skills

Anaesthesia

Perioperative care

Critical care

Teaching

Education

Medical Degree

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 the post of Locum Consultant post based at the University Hospital Ayr (UHA). 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 UHA with 1:14 non-resident consultant on-call duties for emergency general anaesthesia and a level of support to the Level 2 Critical Care unit and patients becoming critically unwell elsewhere in the hospital.

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
• Mr Roger Currie AMD Surgical Services
• Dr Chris Johnstone, Clinical Director
• Dr Ian Anderson Deputy Clinical Director
• Dr Sunny Bhat, Deputy Clinical Director

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