Consultant Physician

About the role

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for its 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.

Responsibilities

You will be part of developing a hospital for the future in Fort William, Scotland. The current hospital has a 21-bedded Combined Assessment Unit for acute admissions, a two-bedded high dependency unit with critical care facilities, and a 15-bedded acute mixed/rehabilitation ward. The Belford Hospital has an excellent on-site laboratory service providing 24/7 biochemistry, haematology, and cross-match services, as well as on-site radiology with ultrasound scanning and CT facility.

The successful candidate will have broad general medical experience, excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and be able to work flexibly as part of an integrated team. Those with a particular interest in geriatric medicine are encouraged to apply. You will be expected to develop your special interests as part of a network with specialists in Highland and across Scotland, through the Scottish Rural Health Partnership. There are also exciting opportunities to be involved in research with the University of the Highlands and Islands and Aberdeen University. An active interest in teaching and supporting our team of specialist nurses along with undergraduate students and junior doctors will also be important. You will be integral to the day-to-day running of the hospital.

Requirements

This post will be offered at 10 PAs (40 hours per week), however applicants who wish to work part-time and flexibly are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have broad general medical experience, excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and be able to work flexibly as part of an integrated team. They must also have a broad general medical qualification and be on the General Medical Council Specialist Register with a Licence to Practise or within six months of obtaining CCT in General Medicine at the time of interview. The posts can be adapted to suit the individual candidate and hours and job plan can be discussed on an individual basis.

Skills

• Broad general medical experience
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Flexibility to work as part of an integrated team
• Interest in geriatric medicine
• Interest in teaching and supporting specialist nurses and students
• Active involvement in research

Benefits

The post offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities for professional development and research
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

Pay

The pay rate for this post is 10 PAs (40 hours per week).

Schedule

The schedule for this post is 10 PAs (40 hours per week).

Additional Information for Candidates

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Additional Information

• Care and compassion
• Dignity and respect
• Openness, honesty and responsibility
• Quality and teamwork

Location

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. We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. 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.