Specialist Dr in Anaesthetics

Job Title:               Specialist Grade Anaesthetist

Department:           Anaesthesia, Theatres, Critical Care

Base:                     St Johns Hospital

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.

To this end, NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

Entry Criteria for a Specialist Doctor

1. A doctor appointed to this grade:

• shall have full registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council; and
• shall have completed a minimum of 10 years medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted;
•  shall meet the criteria set out in the Specialist grade generic capabilities framework.

Applications are welcome for the above Permanent, full time (40 hours per week) post based in St Johns Hospital

This is a full time post available immediately

Opportunities may exist to develop sub speciality interest.

More detailed departmental and specialty information can be found in the job description available via email address / link below. 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Dr Murray Geddes

Email: murray.geddes@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk

or

Dr Jennifer Service

Email:jennifer.service@nhs.scot

If viewing from an external site, please visit https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk for a job pack detailing the minimum requirements for this post and details of how to apply. 

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. 

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