Forth Valley Royal Hospital
Locum Specialty Doctor in Breast Service
Fixed term for 12 months
Part time 6 PAs per week
Salary scale - £64,158 - £99,975 per annum pro rata
Looking for a new and exciting challenge? Then think about working in NHS Forth Valley in the heart of Scotland.
Applications are invited for the post of Specialty Doctor within Breast Surgery within NHS Forth Valley. NHS Forth Valley is a single, integrated healthcare system comprising acute care facilities and community based services. The Boards vision of improving health and healthcare for the people of Forth Valley is underpinned by its Integrated Healthcare Strategy. The principles upon which this strategy is founded have led to significant change and development in recent years. With further service reconfiguration planned, this is an exciting time to work with NHS Forth Valley.
NHS Forth Valley is the largest employer in the area, with approximately 8000 staff from a wide range of professional and support occupations. Currently, services are provided in one acute hospital, four community hospitals and fifty-six health centres. Acute Services are based in purpose built 860 bedded Forth Valley Royal Hospital, which opened in 2011 and provides inpatient and outpatient services for a population of approximately 300,000
The successful candidate will work within the Breast team. Together with their Breast team colleagues they will be responsible for the day to day management of their teams outpatients and perform the duties of the Breast Specialty Doctor, attending outpatients sessions. Occasionally the post holder may assist in theatre.
NHS Forth Valley breast team are 3 Consultant Surgeons, 1 Associate Specialist, 1 Specialty Doctor (this post)
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.
To apply for this post, please visit the job posting on the NHS Scotland Job Train website.