Full time available (10 PAs). Part time or job share applications also welcome. Mutually agreed E.P.A.s may be available.
Salary Scale: £111,430 - £148,064 per annum
The Role
This friendly department provides predominantly elective, clinic and theatre-based ENT surgery care to the paediatric and adult population of the Scottish Borders in a well-equipped and well-supported district general hospital. The hospital cares for 2% of the population of Scotland spread over 10% of the country, presenting challenges that require a flexible and adaptable approach. The presence of excellent General Practitioners in the region means the appointee will be expected to establish rapport with them over the coming years.
The appointee will play a full part in the work of the Department and will be expected to provide leadership to maintain and develop ENT services in the Scottish Borders.
The appointee will have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and will undertake administrative duties associated with the care of his or her patients and contribute appropriately to the running of the ENT Department.
The post will include fixed clinical commitments, along with other activities such as ward rounds, education, patient administration, audit, service redesign and committee work.
Benefits & Conditions
The hospital is located in a rural setting with excellent schools, abundant local amenities and good transport links to Edinburgh. Superb local leisure facilities and affordable housing provide ideal opportunities for a high quality of life in this scenic part of the country. A relocation package up to full Inland Revenue limits is available for the successful candidate if relocating their main residence to the local area.
Qualifications
* CANDIDATES MUST HOLD FRCS(ENT) AND MUST ALSO BE FULLY REGISTERED WITH THE GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL ON THE SPECIALIST REGISTER OR WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF ENTRY AT INTERVIEW DATE.
Recruitment Information
To arrange an informal visit or to discuss this post, please contact Ms Pauline Burns, Mr Martin Berlansky or Ms Sarah Taylor.
Legal Requirements
Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal record check than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. Any changes to the current requirements will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team. To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. The NHS Scotland Board will check entitlement to work. You may need to demonstrate a visa, EU settled or pre-settled status, or another eligible route. If you are not eligible to work in the UK, sponsorship via a skilled worker visa may be possible if the employer is a licensed sponsor and if the post meets minimum salary thresholds. It is essential that you have checked that you either already have the right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application.
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