PS210365 - Consultant General Surgeon

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

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Consultant General Surgeon to join their surgical team. This full-time position offers the chance to work in a picturesque area known for its high quality of life and excellent community resources. You'll be part of a collaborative environment, providing both elective and emergency surgical care while supporting medical trainees. This role is ideal for those looking to advance their career in a supportive setting, with opportunities for professional development and a strong focus on patient care.

Qualifications

• Full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC required.
• Evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or CESR is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Join a team of surgeons providing emergency and elective surgical services.
• Practice in a supportive environment with strong links to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.

Skills

Elective General Surgery

Emergency General Surgery

Paediatrics

Urology

Education

Higher Specialist Training

CCT or CESR

Job description

The Surgical Unit at Dr Gray's Hospital, NHS Grampian, wishes to recruit one substantive Consultant General Surgeon to join a team of 2 Consultant General Surgeons, 2 Specialist Doctors and 1 Associate Specialist. This is a full time position (10 PA's).

Dr Gray’s Hospital is situated in Elgin, the county town of Moray. The surrounding area is considered to be of outstanding natural beauty. This post offers a unique opportunity to practice surgery in an area with a high quality of life, excellent schools, affordable housing and superb recreational facilities.

The Hospital serves a population of about 132,000 and provides emergency and elective General Surgical Services within the Hospital and at selected Community Hospitals. There are good links with Aberdeen Royal Infirmary which is a Tertiary Referral and Major Trauma Centre. Supporting staff include 2 Specialist Trainees, 1 Core Trainee and 4 Foundation Doctors. The Hospital enjoys a strong association with the University of Aberdeen and takes 4^th and 5th year medical students.

The post requires a breadth of experience in Elective and Emergency General Surgery (including some Paediatrics and Urology).

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

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 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.

Informal enquires are welcome, and may be made by e-mail to Ms Laura Nicol, Surgical Clinical Lead, [e-mail]

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