Specialty Doctor 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 permanent specialty doctor post in anaesthesia based at the University Hospital Ayr (UHA).  The post offered with 10 programmed activities (PA)  9 of direct clinical care (DCC) plus 1 PA for Supporting Professional Activity (SPA).

NHS Ayrshire & Arran (NHSAA) has two District General Hospitals, University Hospital Ayr (UHA) and University Hospital Crosshouse (UHC).  The department of Anaesthesia comprises of 43 Consultants, 15 SAS doctors, 20 Trainee Anaesthetists and 3 Anaesthesia Associate trainees.

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.  On call activity is resident and provides anaesthesia for patients requiring emergency surgery, input to critical care and stabilisation and transfer of level 3 patients from the UHA site to the Critical Care facility at UHC.  On call frequency is on a 1:8 basis.

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.  There is an 8 bedded level 2 critical care facility in which there is support provided by the anaesthetic department for advice.

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 are 12 level 3 critical care beds on the UHC campus.

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.

We are able to support specialty doctors who wish to pursue the CESR route of entry to the GMC specialist register.

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.

For further information contact:

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

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

Dr Ian Anderson Deputy Clinical Director,  ian.anderson@aapct.scot.nhs.uk

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

Applications from individuals who may wish to work on a part-time or job share basis will be considered.