Overview
Consultant General Surgeon role at NHS Scotland.
Location: The Balfour, Kirkwall, Orkney
Contract: Flexible – Full time, part time or annualised
Salary: Consultant £111,430 - £148,064 plus Distant Islands Allowance pro rata per annum
Responsibilities
* Provide general surgical care as a Consultant Surgeon at The Balfour, Orkney.
* Collaborate with NHS Orkney, NHS Grampian, and national emergency retrieval services in a collaborative environment.
* Work with a small, dedicated team serving a population of around 22,000 across 20 inhabited islands.
* Be, or be working towards, JAG accreditation for endoscopy.
* Engage in clinical variety, autonomy, and opportunities for regular placements in larger centres; study leave and CPD opportunities.
Qualifications
* Experience as a Consultant Surgeon or eligibility; open to candidates completing CCT within the next 6 months.
* JAG-accredited for endoscopy or working towards it.
Details
* Location: The Balfour, Kirkwall, Orkney
* Contract: Flexible – Full time, part time or annualised
* Salary: Consultant £111,430 - £148,064 plus Distant Islands Allowance pro rata per annum
* Closing Date: 10 September 2025
* Interview Date: 23 September 2025
* This post is subject to a PVG Scheme Record check.
How to apply
If this sounds like the kind of change you’ve been looking for, we’d love to hear from you. For an informal discussion, contact Anna Lamont, Executive Medical Director at anna.lamont@nhs.scot or Manuela Sanz, Consultant Surgeon at manuela.sanz@nhs.scot. To learn more about working with NHS Orkney, visit NHS Orkney, and for a taste of life in Orkney, explore www.orkney.com.
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