Locum Consultant General and HPB Surgeon

NHS Grampian; Scotland; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider based in Aberdeen is seeking a Consultant in General Surgery. The role involves the assessment and surgical management of HPB Cancer patients within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must hold full registration to practice with the GMC. This position offers a dynamic working environment in a cosmopolitan city with numerous outdoor activities. Enthusiasm and a commitment to improvement are essential.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and dedicated individuals required.
• Must have understanding of improvement in clinical services.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and surgical management of HPB Cancer patients.
• Join team of Consultants and Specialist Doctors in ARI.

Skills

Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Understanding of clinical improvement and redesign

Education

Full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC

Job description

Aberdeen Royal Infirmary

REF: NR221633

NHS Grampian are delighted to welcome applications for the above post basedin Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. The post is for a period of twelve months. Theappointee will join a team of Consultants and Specialist Doctors in ARI and willhave links to wider NHS Grampian and National Services. This post willaugment the existing HPB Cancer Consultant workforce and may include
assessment and surgical management of HPB Cancer patients.

The General Surgery team at ARI comprises 20 Consultant General Surgeonswho work across 3 specialty teams. The department spans 4 inpatient wards,one of which is emergency focused and hosts the Surgical Ambulatory Clinic.There is a specialty managed Surgical HDU within the site and the service hasaccess to the Combined Short Stay Unit.
We are looking for enthusiastic, dedicated and forward thinking individuals to
join our dynamic team. The applicant should have the ability to work
effectively within a multidisciplinary clinical team and have an understanding
of and willingness to participate in improvement and redesign.

NHS Grampian provides the perfect solution to all interests and lifestyles.
Aberdeen is a dynamic and cosmopolitan city reflecting its base as the oil
capital of Europe. Aberdeenshire boasts many picturesque towns and
villages within easy commuting distance and provides access to an enormousrange of outdoor pursuits including walking, mountaineering, mountain biking,road biking, gliding, fishing and skiing. There are excellent transport optionslinking Edinburgh and Glasgow within 3 hours by train and Aberdeen airporthas multiple flights daily to London and many other destinations across theUK and Europe.

The post is subject to the Medical and Dental Staff Terms and Conditions of
Service.

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

The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG (Protecting
Vulnerable Groups) Scheme.

Candidates are encouraged to visit the department after short listing.

For any further information, please contact:

Mr Shayanthan Nanthakumaran
Clinical Lead – General Surgery
[e-mail]

Mrs Karin MacLeod
Unit Operational Manager
[e-mail]

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Closing date 31st August 2025.