Applications are invited for 2 LAT posts within the North of Scotland Anaesthetic Training Programme. These posts are offered at CT1 or ST4 Level, although there may be the option to appoint at CT2 or CT3 level.
The North of Scotland Anaesthetic Training Programme is delivered through Aberdeen Royal Infirmary in Aberdeen and Raigmore Hospital in Inverness. These posts may be based at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary or Raigmore Hospital, depending on balancing the needs of the successful applicant and the training programme overall.
12 months previous experience in Anaesthesia in the UK is essential. The Initial Assessment of Competence and Initial Assessment of Competence in Obstetric Anaesthesia are also desirable. Candidates with more than 18 months experience in Anaesthesia may also be considered. Training needs of the successful applicant will be supported where possible, including the potential to achieve stage 1 equivalence.
The posts will commence on 5th February 2024 until 5th August 2025.
Brief Description of the programme:
Both Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and Raigmore Hospital have most major surgical specialties on a single site. Maternity and Paediatric services are provided at both sites. Cardiothoracic and Neurosurgery are provided at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
The Aberdeen Medical School has students on both hospital sites, allowing opportunities to become involved in student teaching. Students rotate through anaesthetics at various times in their degree programme and anaesthetic trainees are often actively involved in delivering medical education.
Aberdeen and Inverness are well served by air, rail and road and uniquely allow quick and easy access to the wild and spectacular scenery of Royal Deeside and the Highlands. Both Inverness and Aberdeen have vibrant modern city centres and are great places to live and bring up families.
Applicants should refer to the National Person Specification for Anaesthesia ST4 2024 and Anaesthetics & ACCS (Anaesthetics) - CT1 2024 to confirm eligibility for this post, available at https://medical.hee.nhs.uk/medical-training-recruitment/medical-specialty-training/person-specifications/person-specifications-2025
Full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC is required. (licence to practise must be in place prior to starting in post). For more information visit www.gmc-uk.org
The Postgraduate Dean confirms that this placement and / or programme has the required educational and Postgraduate Dean's approval.
Applicants may be eligible for excess travel and relocation expenses. Information regarding nationally agreed excess travel and relocation are contained in NHS Circular PCS(DD) 2010/8. NHS Grampians relocation policy can be accessed by visiting http://www.scotmt.scot.nhs.uk/recruitment/specialty-recruitment/key-documents/relocation-policies.aspx
Informal enquiries to:
Dr Calum McDonald, Training Programme Director, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, calum.mcdonald2@nhs.scot
Anaesthetic Dept. Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (01224) 553142.
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