Overview
Applications are invited for two LAT posts within the North of Scotland Anaesthetic Training Programme. These posts are for up to nine months and are suitable for residents who have completed stage 1 training in Anaesthesia.
Programme details
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 program overall.
The Stage 1 Certificate, or Stage 1 Equivalence Certificate from the Royal College of Anaesthetists is an essential requirement.
Duration and start dates
One post will commence on 6th November 2025 until 4th August 2026, and the other from 7th November 2025 until 4th August 2026.
Programme description
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, while 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 program, 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 ST 2025 to confirm eligibility for this post.
Requirements and eligibility
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 the GMC website.
The Postgraduate Dean confirms that this placement and / or programme has the required educational and Postgraduate Dean's approval.
Expenses
Applicants may be eligible for excess travel and relocation expenses. Information regarding nationally agreed excess travel and relocation is contained in NHS Circular PCS(DD) 2010/8. Relocation information can be accessed by visiting the relevant Scot NHS recruitment pages.
Enquiries and interviews
Informal enquiries to: Dr Calum McDonald, Training Programme Director, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, calum.mcdonald2@nhs.scot. Anaesthetic Dept. Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (01224) 553142. Interviews will be held on 29 September 2025.
Additional information for candidates
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Please note: If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.
NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.
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