198460 Locum Appointment for Training in Haematology

NHS LOTHIAN

LOCUM APPOINTMENT FOR TRAINING IN HAEMATOLOGY

WESTERN GENERAL HOSPITAL AND ROYAL INFIRMARY OF EDINBURGH

NHS Lothian 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 Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

Applications are welcome for the above Fixed Term, 40 hours per week) post based in WGH and RIE, Edinburgh

The posts consist of fulltime attachments within the Southeast of Scotland Haematology training programme which will be based either at Western General Hospital or Royal Infirmary. The Training programme offers comprehensive training in all aspects of clinical and laboratory haematology and follows closely the training curriculum for Higher Specialist Training in Haematology. There is compulsory half day educational afternoon once a month in addition to site specific weekly morphology and departmental educational meetings. The Postgraduate Dean confirms that this placement has required educational content and Deanery approval.

This post has deanery approval for training and the successful applicant will receive training opportunities at the appropriate level based on previous experience.

There may be a possibility to extend this appointment to the end of the training year. The extension may be at any of the hospitals on the rotation.

For an informal discussion or further information please contact:

Informal enquiries and visits are welcome and should initially be made to:

Dr Huw Roddie; Clinical Director

Department of Haematology

Western General Hospital

Edinburgh

Email: huw.roddie@nhs.scot

or

Dr Susan Baird Training Programme Director

Department of Haematology

Royal Hospital for Children and Young People

Edinburgh

Telephone number:

Email: susan.baird@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk

If viewing from an external site, please visit https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk for a job pack detailing the minimum requirements for this post and details of how to apply. 

We cannot accept CVs as a form of application and only a completed online application form will be accepted.  Personal information will not be sent with the application for short listing. The application form will be identified by the candidate number only to ensure that all applicants are treated equally. 

Closing Date: 18/10/24

***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***

Interview Date: TBC