CI218852 - Specialty Registrar LAT (ST4) in Anaesthetics
Applications are invited for one LAT post within the North of Scotland Anaesthetic Training Programme. This post is for one year and will be based at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness.
This post is aimed at ST4 level for residents who have completed stage 1 Anaesthesia training or stage 1 equivalence. Candidates at CT3 level, with 24 months previous experience in Anaesthesia in the UK, will also be considered. The Initial Assessment of Competence and Initial Assessment of Competence in Obstetric Anaesthesia are essential.
Training needs of the successful applicant will be supported where possible, including the potential to achieve stage 1 equivalence.
The post will commence on 6th August 2025 and end on 4th August 2026.
Brief Description of the Programme
Raigmore Hospital has most major surgical specialties on a single site, including general surgery, ENT & OMF surgery, urology, gynaecology, orthopaedics. There is a 16-bed mixed level 2/3 Critical Care Unit and a Medical High Dependency Unit. 24-hour interventional cardiology is supported by a Coronary Care Unit.
Obstetric and Paediatric services are provided at Raigmore Hospital, and there is a National Treatment Centre within walking distance that provides elective orthopaedic and ophthalmology services.
The Aberdeen Medical School has students in Inverness, offering opportunities to become involved in student teaching. Students rotate through anaesthetics at various times in their degree program, and anaesthetic residents are often actively involved in medical education.
Inverness is well served by air, rail, and road, providing quick access to the Highlands and Speyside's natural scenery. It has a vibrant city centre and is a great place to live and raise a family.
Applicants should refer to the National Person Specification for Anaesthesia ST 2025 to confirm eligibility. Full GMC registration and a licence to practise are required prior to starting. For more info, visit www.gmc-uk.org.
The placement has the necessary educational and Dean's approval. Applicants may be eligible for travel and relocation expenses, as per NHS Circular PCS(DD) 2010/8. More info at https://www.scotmt.scot.nhs.uk/recruitment/specialty-recruitment/key-documents.
For informal enquiries, contact:
* Dr Calum McDonald, Training Programme Director, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, calum.mcdonald2@nhs.scot
* Dr Jenny Parsons, Stage 1 College Tutor, Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, jenny.parsons@nhs.scot
* Dr Graeme Brown, Stage 2 & 3 College Tutor, Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, graeme.brown10@nhs.scot
Interviews are scheduled for Monday, 7 July 2025.
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