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Join Our Team as an Experienced Consultant Anaesthetist
Step into a role that matters. Shape care where it is needed most.
We’re seeking an experienced Consultant Anaesthetist to join our team at The Balfour, a modern Rural General Hospital in Kirkwall. This role offers meaningful clinical responsibility, including perioperative care, anaesthesia, and stabilisation for transfer in a 44-bed hospital serving a population of 22,000 across 20 inhabited islands.
You will work within a close-knit, adaptable clinical team where your input is valued and your impact is visible. We collaborate closely with NHS Grampian and Scotland’s emergency retrieval services to ensure patients receive the care they need, regardless of location.
What We Offer
* Flexible working options: full-time, part-time, or annualised hours—tailored to fit your needs.
* Support for professional development: dedicated study leave and ongoing skills enhancement, including opportunities in larger centres.
* Leadership opportunities: influence local services and drive innovation in island healthcare.
* Living arrangements: the option to reside in Orkney or commute easily via regular air and ferry links.
Orkney is ranked among the best places to live in the UK, offering excellent schools, a strong community, and a rich array of outdoor and cultural activities—from sea kayaking to renowned festivals.
Make your next move meaningful. Join a service where your skills are valued, your voice is heard, and your contributions shape care for an entire island community.
Contact us today to discuss how we can make this role work for you.
Learn more about working with NHS Orkney: https://www.ohb.scot.nhs.uk/
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