Locum Consultant Anaesthetist

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.

Applications are invited for 1 Locum Consultant Anaesthetic post based in NHS Ayrshire & Arran (NHSAA) This post is available for 10 programmed activities, with 8 direct clinical care and 2 supporting professional activities. Less than full time applicants are welcomed.

The posts will involve delivering anaesthesia and perioperative care for a variety of surgical specialties. You will have the opportunity to develop sub-specialty interests including perioperative medicine and regional anaesthesia. The post will be have non-resident on call commitments for UHA covering theatres and provide support for an 8 bedded level 2 facility adjacent to theatres.

NHSAA has two District General Hospitals, University Hospital Ayr (UHA) and University Hospital Crosshouse (UHC). The department of Anaesthesia comprises of 45 Consultants, 15 SAS doctors, 25 Trainee Anaesthetists and 3 Anaesthesia Associate trainees.

NHSAA is undergoing transformational change. UHA is being developed as a centre of excellence for orthopaedic elective surgery with the aspiration of 3 elective orthopaedic theatres per day. Additionally the specialties of General Surgery, Interventional Radiology, Ophthalmology and Urology. UHC is the trauma unit for NHSAA. Obstetric and Paediatric Anaesthesia is centralised to the UHC campus in addition to ENT, Gynaecology and maxillofacial surgery. There will be 12 level 3 critical care beds on the UHC campus by February 2024.

In addition to clinical work, many members of the team are supported to perform regional and national posts including examining for the Royal College of Anaesthetists.

There is a wide range of teaching opportunities available both undergraduate and post graduate. NHS Ayrshire & Arran have established a
nationally recognised Medical Peer Support Programme with formally trained Mentors.

Ayrshire is great place to live and work, with a great coastal location and wide open sandy beaches. This offers exciting leisure opportunities including water-based activities such as sailing, kite-surfing and paddle-boarding. There are multiple championship golf courses in the region, and exceptional road and off-road cycling. The island of Arran is a ferry ride away for day trips or short breaks. It is a fantastic place to raise a family, with affordable housing and access to first rate schools. There are excellent transport links to the vibrant city of Glasgow and also close proximity to both Glasgow and Glasgow Prestwick Airports with connections to the rest of the United Kingdom, Europe and the World.

Both UHC and UHA are easily accessed by road, with the M77 providing access to Glasgow within 30-45 minutes. Rail and Bus services also link Ayr and Kilmarnock to Glasgow and other surrounding towns. Prestwick Airport lies approximately a 15 minute drive away.

Both sites have free car parking facilities and active transport encouraged with on-site cycle storage and shower facilities.

Come and join the team at NHS Ayrshire & Arran. For further information contact:

Dr Chris Johnstone, Clinical Director
chris.johnstone@aapct.scot.uk

 
Dr Ian Anderson, Deputy Clinical Director
ian.andersonaapct.scot.nhs.uk

Dr Sunny Bhatt, Deputy Clinical Director
sunny.bhat3@aapct.scot.nhs.uk

Mr Cameron Sharkey,
Divisional General Manager, Surgical Services
Cameron.sharkey@aapct.scot.nhs.uk