Consultant Physician in Lorn and Islands

CONSULTANT PHYSICIAN

NHS HIGHLAND

LORN & ISLANDS HOSPITAL, OBAN

We have a vision for Lorn and the Islands Hospital department of medicine, and we have already started on that journey. There is a consultant physician led service, centred on high quality health care but supporting a great work life balance. When you come to work you will deliver high quality health care to the local population, but you will not have people queueing in ambulances or waiting in corridors. You will work with a small dedicated team in a hospital that serves the population of north Argyll, with onsite radiologists and lab services. You will see your patient from one end of their hospital journey to the other, with the satisfaction that you have made a real difference to their care and experience. You will work alongside dedicated junior doctors and fantastic nurses and allied health care workers.

We have recently introduced rural emergency physicians who are more senior doctors, often on the specialist register in their own right from a GP or ED background, who take the pressure off the consultants and ensure the front door of this rural general hospital is run safely and smoothly, whilst supporting the training and supervision of the junior doctors.

We have annualised the consultant contract which allows you the peace of mind that you will get appropriate time off. This vision and the implementation are only in its first phase. NHS Highland has achieved this in another small rural general hospital and we are committed to achieving it in Oban. Could you be the physician to support this vision?

Lorn & Islands Hospital is located on the southern outskirts of Oban and forms a hub for both acute and community services within the area. Purpose built in 1995, the Hospital houses a full range of facilities expected in a rural general hospital including a full 24-hour medical, surgical and anaesthetic service. The consultants also provide outpatient clinics to community hospitals throughout Argyll including the island of Mull.

The area is of one of outstanding natural beauty.  The town of Oban is a tourist and commercial centre for the West of Scotland and the Isles. The port town has ferry links to the islands of Mull, Iona, Islay, Coll, Tiree, Colonsay and Lismore. There is plenty of opportunity for enjoying leisure pursuits including yachting, canoeing, walking, climbing, cycling and fishing. There is a strong culture of traditional music and dance in Argyll. Its a great place to bring up a family with good local schools and reasonable property prices.

Oban provides the advantage of a high quality of life in a rural setting with access to the main centres of Inverness, Glasgow, Stirling and Perth all within 2-3 hours travel time.

This vacancy is offered on the basis of 10 Programmed Activities per week. Up to 2 additional PAs may be available by negotiation. 1 SPA session and 1 session removed from DCC, would be allocated to a lead role on the basis of an 8:2 DCC to SPA contract. The lead role would be for the first three years.  Part time applications will also be considered.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the hospital and surrounding area.

For an informal and confidential chat please contact Dr David Robinson Consultant Anaesthetist/Interim  Clinical Lead davidnrobinson@nhs.scot or Dr Duncan Scott -  duncan.scott2@nhs.scot Divisional Clinical Director for Medicine NHS Highland

Closing date: 29^th September 2024

NHS Scotland 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 Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

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