Specialist Doctor in Anaesthetics

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.

Specialist Doctor in Anaesthetics (2 x 1 WTE Posts)

Permanent, Full Time - 10 PAs (40 hours) per week

Salary Scale: £88,118 - £100,011 (pro rata if part time)

Looking for a new and exciting challenge? Then think about working in NHS Forth Valley in the heart of Scotland.

NHS Forth Valley Anaesthetic Department seeks to appoint two Specialist Doctors to support its current team.

You can look forward to a warm welcome and strong support from colleagues.  Our hospital is situated in the heart of Scotland, nestled against the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, and close to vibrant towns that are richly endowed with excellent cultural and sporting facilities, offering good transport links to Edinburgh and Glasgow.

The post holder will work within the existing Anaesthesia Team, comprising 38 Consultants, one Associate Specialist, one Specialty Doctor, three Anaesthesia Associates and some 17 trainees who share responsibility for providing a comprehensive anaesthetic service for NHS Forth Valley. In part, this is also a post to support the development of the Forth Valley National Treatment Centre.

Anaesthetic Services are centralised in Forth Valley Royal Hospital, in Larbert.  Pain management clinics are run at Falkirk Community Hospital, although during the recent pandemic the pain service has been using virtual consultations.

We value the skills and experience you bring and will work towards accommodating any subspecialty interest undertaken within Forth Valley, including but not exclusive of management of chronic pain or pre-operative assessment. Appointees must have the capability to deliver and support trainees and other members of the Anaesthesia Team delivering obstetric, critical care and emergency anaesthetic services.

The Anaesthesia team supports a wide range of surgical specialties including orthopaedic surgery, general surgery, urology, gynaecology, maxillofacial surgery, ENT and breast surgery. There are also obstetric and paediatric services as well as acute and chronic pain services at Forth Valley Hospital. Our anaesthetic department is committed to delivering high quality evidence-based care to every patient. We are a close knit team who appreciate enthusiasm and a drive to develop excellence in a supported environment through shared experience. The department uses surgical models such as Day of Surgery Admission, Day Case Surgery, Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS), improving pre-operative preparation and developing the Anaesthesia Team (including initiatives such as Anaesthesia Associates).

To apply for this post, please visit the job posting on the NHS Scotland Job Train website. Applicants should have full GMC registration and a licence to practise and a minimum of 10 years post registration experience, at least 6 of which will be in Anaesthesia at Specialist Trainee level. Applicants are required to have evidence of recent continued academic and professional development. Excellent communication, listening and organisational skills are essential.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the Anaesthetic department and meet key staff. Informal enquiries should be directed by telephone to Dr Kathryn McIntosh( Clinical Director) or Dr Ewan Jack (Theatre lead) on

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Closing date: Wednesday 16^th October

Interview date: TBC

Please quote reference number 197167 on all correspondence.