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.
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.
One post will commence on 6th November 2025 until 4th August 2026, and the other from 7th November 2025 until 4th August 2026.
Brief Description of the programme:
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.
The Postgraduate Dean confirms that this placement and / or programme has the required educational and Postgraduate Dean's approval.