Consultant Surgeon in Lorn - Oban, United Kingdom - NHS Scotland

Description

CONSULTANT GENERAL SURGERY

NHS HIGHLAND

LORN & ISLANDS HOSPITAL, OBAN

PERMANENT FULL TIME POST – 10 PA's per week (2 EPAs available)

per annum

Flexible Contract available

Do you ever dream of driving to work on quiet roads, alongside a beautiful Scottish sea loch, parking without stress at the hospital, to be greeted by smiling staff for whom compassion and pride in their work is still important? How would it feel to be part of a community with patients who genuinely appreciate your service and your skills? Would you like the bonus of working in one of the most beautiful areas of the UK, a centre for holidays and outdoor pursuits of all kinds, and only 2 hours from Glasgow International Airport?

If this sounds refreshing then why not consider joining us as a Consultant Surgeon here at the Lorn and Islands Rural General Hospital in Oban on the west coast of Scotland.

This is an exciting opportunity to personally make a difference to local health care. The successful candidate will have broad general surgical experience, excellent communication and problemsolving skills, and be able to work flexibly as part of an integrated team. A specialist interest is also desirable. You would be encouraged to develop this interest as part of a network with specialists in Glasgow and Highland. An active interest in teaching and support of our team of specialist nurses along with junior doctors and undergraduate students will also be important.

The Department of Surgery is based at Lorn & Islands Hospital, Oban. The Hospital is located on the southern outskirts of Oban and forms a hub for both acute and community services within the area. Purpose-built in 1995, the Hospital houses a full range of facilities expected in a rural general hospital including a full 24-hour medical, surgical and anaesthetic service. Duties are based at Lorn and the Islands Hospital and there are outreach clinics to community hospitals throughout Argyll including the islands of Islay and Mull.

The area is of one of outstanding natural beauty. The town of Oban is a tourist and commercial centre for the West of Scotland and the Isles. The port town has ferry links to the islands of Mull, Iona, Islay, Coll, Tiree, Colonsay and Lismore. There is plenty of opportunity for enjoying leisure pursuits including yachting, canoeing, walking, climbing, cycling and fishing. There is a strong culture of traditional music and dance in Argyll. It's a great place to bring up a family with good local schools and reasonable property prices. Oban provides the advantage of a high quality of life in a rural setting with access to the main centres of Glasgow, Stirling and Perth all within 2 1⁄2 hours travel time.

Within this role we can offer a Global Citizens contract for a period of 3yrs. The job can offer 10 weeks* (paid) each year which will be captured in your job plan dedicated to contributing to global health work either in a partner country, or working in Scotland to support global health activity with partners. Work could be online teaching, engagement with global and national policy makers in partner countries to support development, strengthening or evaluation of services. You will have the support of the Global Health Academy based in Edinburgh, which can identify projects for you to join overseas and can assist in travel and visa arrangements for self-directed projects. Example programme countries include Malawi, Zambia and Rwanda. (*This excludes annual leave and study leave – which could be added to this time.)

For an informal and confidential chat please contact either:

Dr David Robinson, Consultant Anaesthetist, Interim clinical lead. Email

Mr C Zawal, Consultant Surgeon

More information on working in Oban is available at

Closing date for applications: 14/07/24

Job reference: MS

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.