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Overview
Applications are invited for the post of Locum Consultant post based at the University Hospital Ayr (UHA). This post is available for 10 programmed activities, with 8 direct clinical care and 2 supporting professional activities. Less than full time applicants are welcomed.
Responsibilities
* The post will involve delivering anaesthesia and perioperative care for a variety of surgical specialties on both sites.
* You will have the opportunity to develop sub-specialty interests including perioperative medicine and regional anaesthesia.
* The post will be based at UHA with 1:14 non-resident consultant on-call duties for emergency general anaesthesia and a level of support to the Level 2 Critical Care unit and patients becoming critically unwell elsewhere in the hospital.
* UHA has been developed as a centre of excellence for orthopaedic elective surgery with 3 elective orthopaedic theatres per day. Additionally, the specialties of General Surgery, Interventional Radiology, Ophthalmology and Urology.
* UHA has an 8 bedded level 2 critical care facility staffed by critical care consultants Monday – Friday 0800-1700, with support from the General Anaesthetists out of hours.
* In addition to clinical work, many members of the team are supported to perform regional and national posts including examining for the Royal College of Anaesthetists.
* There is a wide range of teaching opportunities available both undergraduate and post-graduate. NHS Ayrshire & Arran have established a nationally recognised Medical Peer Support Programme with formally trained Mentors.
Location and site information
Based at University Hospital Ayr (UHA) with on-call and critical care support as described above. Ayrshire is a coastal region with a range of leisure opportunities and good transport links to Glasgow and airports.
Part-time/Job-sharing
Applications from individuals who may wish to work on a part-time or job share basis will be considered.
For Further Information Contact
Mr Cameron Sharkey, General Manager, Surgical Services, Cameron.Sharkey@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
Mr Roger Currie AMD Surgical Services, roger.currie2@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
Dr Chris Johnstone, Clinical Director, chris.johnstone@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
Dr Ian Anderson Deputy Clinical Director, ian.anderson@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
Dr Sunny Bhat, Deputy Clinical Director, sunny.bhat3@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
Applications from individuals who may wish to work on a part-time or job share basis will be considered.
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