Remote & Rural Consultant Anaesthetist

NHS Shetland; Lerwick; On-site; GBP 115,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call supplement 8%

Distant Islands Allowance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

NHS Shetland is seeking Consultant Anaesthetists to join Gilbert Bain Hospital, Lerwick. The post offers full-time or flexible part-time contracts and delivers comprehensive general anaesthetic and critical care services, with an emphasis on trauma resuscitation and paediatric/neonatal care in a remote setting.

The post includes a competitive salary range (£115,331–£153,247 per year), with an 8% on‑call supplement, Distant Islands Allowance (£2,578 p.a.), and relocation assistance up to £8,000.

Qualifications

• Consultant anaesthetists to work for NHS Shetland at Gilbert Bain Hospital, Lerwick.
• The Anaesthetic Department provides comprehensive general anaesthetic and critical care services.
• Remote location requires expertise in trauma resuscitation and paediatric/neonatal care.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive general anaesthetic and critical care services.
• Lead trauma resuscitation and neonatal/paediatric care in a remote setting.
• Adapt anaesthetic skills to unpredictable clinical environments outside the theatre.

Job description

NHS Shetland is seeking Consultant Anaesthetists to join Gilbert Bain Hospital, Lerwick. The post offers full-time or flexible part-time contracts and delivers comprehensive general anaesthetic and critical care services, with an emphasis on trauma resuscitation and paediatric/neonatal care in a remote setting.

The post includes a competitive salary range (£115,331–£153,247 per year), with an 8% on‑call supplement, Distant Islands Allowance (£2,578 p.a.), and relocation assistance up to £8,000.