Locum Appointment for Training: Senior Clinical Fellow in Remote and Rural Anaesthesia, Shetland
Client: NHS Scotland
Location: Shetland Islands
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: d26befc53084
Job Views: 3
Posted: 05.05.2025
Expiry Date: 19.06.2025
Job Description:
Anaesthetic Locum Appointment for training post in Remote and Rural Anaesthesia (Ref: 213730)
Fixed term from February 2026 for 6 months
Full Time – 40 hours per week
Distant Island Allowance of £2,380 per annum (pro rata)
Applications are invited for a unique and exciting Anaesthetic Locum Appointment for training in Remote and Rural Anaesthesia. The position offers experience in a remote island hospital and is ideal for those at ST6/ST7 stage of anaesthetic training considering work in remote parts of the UK. It provides broad experience in a senior generalist role before becoming a consultant.
The post is recognized by The Royal College of Anaesthetists for advanced training in Anaesthesia and is based at Gilbert Bain Hospital in the Shetland Islands, approximately 100 miles north of the Scottish mainland.
Appointees will be involved in elective and emergency anaesthetic and critical care services for all age groups, supported by hospital teams, Scottish retrieval services, and mainland colleagues. There will also be opportunities to engage in non-clinical hospital management and contribute to training across the Board.
The start date will be flexible to accommodate the applicant's circumstances, likely from February 2026 for 6 months.
Applicants must hold an MBChB or equivalent, FRCA or equivalent, be in a Type I training post, and have a National/Visiting Training Number. Applicants should be at ST6 or ST7 at the start of the post.
Eligible candidates may receive assistance with travel and relocation expenses, as outlined in NHS Circular PCS(DD) 2010/8. Details on NHS Grampian’s relocation policy can be found at this link.
Further information is available from:
* Dr Calum McDonald, Consultant Anaesthetist and Training Programme Director, North of Scotland, The Scotland Deanery. [email protected]
If you encounter technical issues or need assistance with your application, please contact support at https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home, including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line, or call 0161 850 2004.
Details of NHS Scotland Medical Vacancies can be found at www.medicaljobs.scot.nhs.uk.
Candidates will be required to join or update the PVG Scheme prior to employment.
We promote equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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