Consultant Anaesthetist

Applications are invited for enthusiastic and committed individuals to join our dynamic team in a rapidly expanding organisation. You will provide general and regional anaesthesia for a range of surgical specialities including orthopaedics, general surgery and colorectal surgery. There is also a particular focus on our highly successful national orthopaedic programme supported by our Enhanced Recovery programme.

The Department of Orthopaedics is now one of the largest arthroplasty units in the United Kingdom, delivering over 25% of all hip and knee replacements for the NHS in Scotland, and approximately 45% per cent of those by West of Scotland hospitals.

It is an exciting time to join NHS Golden Jubilee University Hospital. As part of a £80m Scottish Government investment, we are currently expanding orthopaedic and general surgery. This expansion will double our orthopaedic activity and increase general surgical activity by 160% Our suite of 15 theatres is increasing to 26, opening in stages between 2023-2025.

The clinical work will include anaesthetic services in theatre, pre-assessment and supporting the Acute Pain Service with job plans either covering on-call or Saturday working. This can be discussed further on enquiry about post.

The applicant will hold full GMC registration and be on the Specialist Register or be eligible for admission to the register within 6 months of the interview date.

Informal enquiries can be made to:

Dr Ruth Thomas, Clinical Lead  telephone 0141-951-5602,

ruth.thomas3@gjnh.scot.nhs.uk ,

Dr Kenneth McKinlay, Clinical Director  telephone 0141-951-5607, kenneth.mckinlay@gjnh.scot.nhs.uk 

or Mrs Elaine Stewart, Service Manager telephone 0141-951-5379, elaine.stewart@gjnh.scot.nhs.uk

To arrange an informal visit please contact Mrs Elaine Stewart, Service Manager, National Elective Services Division on .

Interview date: 19 November 2024

NHS Golden Jubilee is open to considering flexible working options for this role.

This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

As a disability confident leader we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 and need support for any stage of the recruitment process please refer to the job pack for more information.

NHS Golden Jubilee encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Job Pack.