Locum Appointment for Training in Medicine of the Elderly SJM

NHS LOTHIAN

Locum Appointment for Training in Medicine of the Elderly

Western General Hospital

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.

Applications are welcome for the above Fixed Term 6 Months, Full Time 40 hours per week post based in Western General Hospital.

This post is recognised for training at ST4 level and national eligibility criteria apply which include having passed all parts of the MRCP UK examination (written Part 1, written Part 2 and PACES).  Please see full details in the Job Description.

This post offers excellent experience for those considering career in Medicine for the Elderly.  There will be opportunities to gain experience of the general management of inpatients in the Medicine for the Elderly wards, clinics, stroke medicine, front door frailty, day hospital and liaison.

There will be opportunities to participate in the delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, perform quality improvement projects and clinical research.

For an informal discussion please contact:

Dr Gordon Duncan (Consultant Physician): gordon.duncan2@nhs.scot or Dr Elizabeth Keane (Clinical Director for MoE & Stroke): Elizabeth.Keane@nhs.scot

For a job pack detailing the minimum requirements for these posts and associated training and development opportunities, please visit www.medicaljobs.scot.nhs.uk or email medical.personnel@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk

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: 19th December 2024

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