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Opportunity: A great opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled, enthusiastic and motivated, newly qualified or established Consultant to join an Emergency Department (ED) team in the North of Scotland with dual-site work in both a specialised tertiary center and a district general hospital. You'll play a key role in the continuing development of the Departments of Emergency Medicine in the region’s three acute hospitals, serving a total population of approximately 500,000 with in excess of 100,000 ED attendances per annum. Committed to providing a healthy work-life balance and promoting an environment that will attract and retain high-quality colleagues, interested candidates can enjoy the prospect of a choice of country or city living in beautiful surroundings.   The current bed complement in one of the district hospitals is divided between General Surgery, Orthopaedic, Ophthalmology, General Medicine, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, an Acute Medical Assessment Unit, a Stroke Rehabilitation Ward, and a Day Case Ward. There is also a Consultant Led Psychiatric Service. This hospital has recently been redeveloped, with modern equipment and user-friendly facilities throughout and there is a library and a Postgraduate Medical Centre with 24/7 access and videoconferencing facilities. Applications from doctors with appropriate specialist training and experience who are not listed on the GMC Specialist Register can be considered for a Locum Consultant post (up to 12 months) if no substantive Consultant appointment is made.  Whilst in locum employment, an application to obtain a CESR / CESR (CP) and entry onto the Specialist Register can be made Depending on the Consultant’s clinical commitment across both sites we expect successful applicants to participate in the on-call rotas.  On-call rota will be limited to a maximum of 1: 6 on-call and 1: 6 weekend working combined. Looking for Emergency Medicine Consultants to work up to a 10PA contract on a flexible annualised basis.  A detailed job plan will be negotiable upon successful application and interview. What’s on offer for you? Salary scale between (£91,474 - £121,548) Comprehensive relocation package policy Full range of both adult and paediatric cases, including trauma as part of the North of Scotland Major Trauma Network to providing critical care to patients being retrieved to an ICU in a tertiary receiving centre. Emergency medicine covers a wide variety of presentations in a compact but well-equipped unit with adjacent imaging, lab diagnostics and supporting specialties, giving a Consultant the flexibility to demonstrate their wider clinical expertise.  Breadth of experience in ED with the potential to work in different specialties/settings Further enhancement of your CV by incorporating this expanded role Generously funded study leave is available   About the Trust: Across all sites they have a modern teaching capacity with further educational and conference facilities located in centres available to all successful candidates. At the major trust hospital, the Emergency Department is based in the Emergency Care Centre (ECC), a modern purpose-designed facility to support integrated Unscheduled Care Service and Emergency Medicine. It includes dedicated areas for major and minor presentations, a resuscitation room, dedicated diagnostics, assessment and observation facilities, and is physically linked to the Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital whose Emergency Department for paediatric presentations is covered clinically by the same body of Consultants as the adult department. A trust which supports, listens, and develops its staff helping create a positive and constructive organisational culture across the board. The nearest beaches and forest trails are within ten minute's drive and the ski resorts of Cairngorm and the Lecht are within one hour’s drive. The local rail station links to Aberdeen and Inverness and mainline rail services to Edinburgh and Glasgow. Aberdeen airport is approximately 90 minutes away, and Inverness 40 minutes, with domestic, island and international flight destinations. Essential criteria FRCEM or equivalent GMC registered medical practitioner ALS/APLS/(ATLS/ETC) Provider or Equivalent Evidence of achievement of postgraduate medical training in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice Eligibility to work in the UK Evidence of formal and informal teaching and training of junior medical staff and medical students, and nursing staff. Experience of clinical audit. Desirable Criteria Previous NHS OR HSE Irish experience at consulant level Specialist GMC registration Postgraduate training Experience in person-centred quality initiatives Please get in touch with a copy of your CV or simply email  stuart@headmedical.com  for more information. We would love to hear from you.

Opportunity: A great opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Fellow in Emergency Medicine to  join a small but punchy hospital group in North East Scotland for a period of up to 12 months Relatively small hospital, with 185 beds serving a catchment population of about 132,000. This particular hospital is the Smallest District General Hospital in Scotland and therefore offers the benefits of an experience aligned to Rural Medicine in a small friendly setting and the opportunity to work across specialties The current bed complement is divided between General Surgery, Orthopaedic, Ophthalmology, General Medicine, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Acute Medical Assessment Unit, a Stroke Rehabilitation Ward and a Day Case Ward. There is also a Consultant Led Psychiatric Service. The hospital has recently been redeveloped, with modern equipment and user-friendly facilities throughout and there is a library and a Postgraduate Medical Centre with 24/7 access and videoconferencing facilities. The post holder will spend much of their time with other clinicians, staff, and medical students. In collaboration with the successful applicant and Clinical Leads, it may well be possible to experience a second clinical specialty or hospital base in the 12-month period What’s on offer for you? Salary scale between £36,472 - £57,349 Clinical experience and practical skills are often gained where these would be hard to achieve in a larger teaching hospital environment. Direct Consultant supervision, support, and training Breadth of experience in ED with the potential to work in different specialties/settings Further enhancement of your CV by incorporating this expanded role Generously funded study leave is available The following incentives may be offered: Neonatal life support training Opportunity to attend local training programmes About the Trust: The hospital has 35 consultants working in the acute sector and provides a consultant-based service with a small hospital atmosphere of friendly cooperation and closely supervised training experience. There is a good rapport with local General Practitioners and the out-of-hours service is based at the hospital. A trust which supports, listens, and develops its staff helping create a positive and constructive organisational culture across the board. The nearest beaches and forest trails are within ten minutes drive and the ski resorts of Cairngorm and the Lecht are within one hour’s drive. The local rail station links to Aberdeen and Inverness and mainline rail services to Edinburgh and Glasgow. Aberdeen airport is approximately 90 minutes away, and Inverness 40 minutes, with domestic, island and international flight destinations. Essential criteria Full GMC Registration Successful completion of the UK Foundation Programme, Core Medical Training or Core Surgical Training in August 2019 or August 2020, or equivalent Recent development in areas of acute care and a medical specialty e.g. ED, General Surgery and Acute Medicine Evidence of achievement of postgraduate medical training in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice Eligibility to work in the UK Desirable Criteria Previous NHS OR HSE Ireland experience Postgraduate training ALS/ATLS/CRISP Instructor. Experience in person-centred quality initiatives   Please get in touch with a copy of your CV or simply email  stuart@headmedical.com  for more information. We would love to hear from you.

Are you a GP with A&E Experience looking for an interesting experience and available over the festive period?    I have an Island on Guernsey looking for 24/7 on call GP locum cover ...   Wednesday 13 th working from 14 th December until departure Sunday 31 st December   This is a lovely island is just off the French coast 1.5 miles x 3.0 miles with a population of aprox 2,314 people . They have a GP who covers the daytime practice and a 24/7 on call GP. The 24/7 GP covers the cottage hospital (doing a ward round in the mornings) and has the phone OOH for emergencies. The cottage Hospital has 22 beds in total. 14 long stay (for geriatrics) and some Acute beds. Any emergencies get taken from the island to the mainland Southampton. ** Family Accommodation available for the duration**  ** Enhanced rates for the Festive  Bank Holidays ***  There are direct flights from Southampton would be a surgery car you would use while there. You will need to be Fully GMC Registered and on the English , Welsh or Scottish Performers lists to be considered .. (you will need to join Guernseys Performers list but this is a quick process) You will also ideally have BASICS or ALS or be able to show A&E Experience.  Good daily rates - * Paid Gross*     if you are free and interested, please apply! 

Opportunity: A great opportunity has arisen for a Consultant in Dermatology  to join a small but punchy hospital group in a beautiful region of South West Scotland on a part-time basis of 20 hours. The successful applicant will join a team that consists of a full-time consultant, a part-time locum consultant (who previously held the position for a number of years and returned following retirement), a dedicated nursing team (1 Lead Nurse in Dermatology, 1 Specialist Nurse and 2 Staff Nurse) and an administration team based at the Infirmary. Post allows the opportunity for an individual with vision and leadership qualities to further develop a modern and progressive Dermatology Department which has excellent facilities What’s on offer for you? Salary scale between £ 91,474- £ 121,548 (pro-rata) Full comprehensive relocation package on offer (pro-rata) Reasonable house prices, schools are rated highly and you are within 2 hours of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Lake District and Newcastle. Regular educational and research meetings are held locally, and the department participates in national education events via video conferencing. Generously funded study leave is available. Cycle to work scheme Blue light discounts   About the Trust: This District hospital and Mental Health hospital based in South West Scotland with a population of around 150,000 residents is purpose-built to suit the needs of the staff and patients and is one of the only NHS hospitals in the UK to have all single en-suite rooms which has seen an increase in recovery time! The education centre is one of the centres to be fully refurbished recently and includes a clinical skills and observation /control room. One of the key achievements and something they do well in this group is the introduction of new models of workforce to make a sustainable future for the community. Recently they have introduced the new SCOTGEM rural medicine programme which has attracted a new talent of medical students to the area, as well as introducing a Clinical Development Fellows programme where they have added an additional 20+ staff giving additional support at lower to middle grades. A trust which supports, listens, and develops its staff helping create a positive and constructive organisational culture across the board. Essential criteria Primary Medical Qualification. GMC Registered with Licence to Practice Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register (within 6 months from the date of the AAC) Appropriate Royal College Membership Please get in touch with a copy of your CV or simply email stuart@headmedical.com for more information. We would love to hear from you.

Opportunity: Are you an accomplished ENT consultant working in the UK or overseas seeking a new challenge and wishing to work near the countryside of Scotland then look no further!! A great opportunity has arisen for a Consultant in ENT   to join a small but punchy hospital group in a beautiful region of South West Scotland. The successful candidate will create a team of two Consultants, a Speciality Doctor and two GP trainees. Consultant ENT Surgeons will provide 1 in 2 on call during weekdays and weekend cover will be provided by another trust's ENT department The department cover: Out-patient, elective and emergency ENT services Specialist Clinics (Head, Neck, Voice, Paediatrics and Audio) Supervision and training of junior medical staff Multi-disciplinary meetings What’s on offer for you? Salary scale between £ 91,474- £ 121,548 Full comprehensive relocation package on offer. Reasonable house prices, schools are rated highly and you are within 2 hours of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Lake District and Newcastle. Regular educational and research meetings are held locally, and the department participates in national education events via video conferencing. Generously funded study leave is available. Cycle to work scheme Blue light discounts   About the Trust: This District hospital and Mental Health hospital based in South West Scotland with a population of around 150,000 residents is purpose-built to suit the needs of the staff and patients and is one of the only NHS hospitals in the UK to have all single en-suite rooms which has seen an increase in recovery time! The education centre is one of the centres to be fully refurbished recently and includes a clinical skills and observation /control room. One of the key achievements and something they do well in this group is the introduction of new models of workforce to make a sustainable future for the community. Recently they have introduced the new SCOTGEM rural medicine programme which has attracted a new talent of medical students to the area, as well as introducing a Clinical Development Fellows programme where they have added an additional 20+ staff giving additional support at lower to middle grades. A trust which supports, listens, and develops its staff helping create a positive and constructive organisational culture across the board. Essential criteria MRCS (ENT) or equalivent GMC Specialist Register and will hold a CCT or be within 6 months of obtaining the certificate at the time of the interview Be an established Consultant ENT Surgeon. Desirable Criteria Experience in ensuring patient safety and a person-centred approach Interest or experience in Otology Experience in relevant academic and research achievements eg degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, and other achievements. Evidence of participation in risk management and/or clinical/laboratory research Please get in touch with a copy of your CV or simply email stuart@headmedical.com for more information. We would love to hear from you.

Opportunity: A great opportunity has arisen for a Consultant in Haematology to join a small but punchy hospital group in a beautiful region of South West Scotland. You'll be working alongside a brilliant team of 3 substantive consultants Haematologists   (this post being one of them), two Clinical Nurse Specialists and one SAS doctor with a close working relationship with four Oncology Pharmacists, one MDT coordinator and four Secretaries. The main aspects of the role will include: Management of inpatients/ outpatients with Haematological disorders Clinical input into the Haematology laboratory and Blood Bank Liaising with Haematologists in the West of Scotland What’s on offer for you? Salary scale between £ 91,474- £ 121,548 Full comprehensive relocation package on offer. Reasonable house prices, schools are rated highly and you are within 2 hours of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Lake District and Newcastle. Regular educational and research meetings are held locally, and the department participates in national education events via video conferencing. Generously funded study leave is available. Cycle to work scheme Blue light discounts   About the Trust: This District hospital and Mental Health hospital based in South West Scotland with a population of around 150,000 residents is purpose-built to suit the needs of the staff and patients and is one of the only NHS hospitals in the UK to have all single en-suite rooms which has seen an increase in recovery time! The education centre is one of the centres to be fully refurbished recently and includes a clinical skills and observation /control room. One of the key achievements and something they do well in this group is the introduction of new models of workforce to make a sustainable future for the community. Recently they have introduced the new SCOTGEM rural medicine programme which has attracted a new talent of medical students to the area, as well as introducing a Clinical Development Fellows programme where they have added an additional 20+ staff giving additional support at lower to middle grades. A trust which supports, listens, and develops its staff helping create a positive and constructive organisational culture across the board. Essential criteria CCT/CCST in Haematology or, if a Specialist Registrar, be within 6 months of achieving this FRCPath or equivalent Full registration with GMC Experience in Blood Transfusion Wide general experience in all aspects of Haematology, both malignant and non-malignant including blood transfusion. Desirable Criteria Additional experience or proven interest in the speciality. Experience in person-centred quality initiatives Please get in touch with a copy of your CV or simply email stuart@headmedical.com for more information. We would love to hear from you.

Opportunity: Are you a Consultant in Stroke or Geriatric Medicine looking to work in a close, supportive team? A great opportunity has arisen for a Consultant in Stroke Medicine  to join a small but punchy hospital group in a beautiful region of South West Scotland. What’s on offer for you? Salary scale between £ 91,474- £ 121,548 Full comprehensive relocation package on offer. Reasonable house prices, schools are rated highly and you are within 2 hours of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Lake District and Newcastle. Regular educational and research meetings are held locally, and the department participates in national education events via video conferencing. Generously funded study leave is available. Cycle to work scheme Blue light discounts   About the Trust: This District hospital and Mental Health hospital based in South West Scotland with a population of around 150,000 residents is purpose-built to suit the needs of the staff and patients and is one of the only NHS hospitals in the UK to have all single en-suite rooms which has seen an increase in recovery time! The education centre is one of the centres to be fully refurbished recently and includes a clinical skills and observation /control room. One of the key achievements and something they do well in this group is the introduction of new models of workforce to make a sustainable future for the community. Recently they have introduced the new SCOTGEM rural medicine programme which has attracted a new talent of medical students to the area, as well as introducing a Clinical Development Fellows programme where they have added an additional 20+ staff giving additional support at lower to middle grades. A trust which supports, listens, and develops its staff helping create a positive and constructive organisational culture across the board. Essential criteria MRCP or equivalent Dual accreditation in GIM and Geriatric Medicine is essential Wide experience in all aspects of Stroke and an appropriate linked specialty such as Geriatric medicine or Neurology, culminating in award of CCT or equivalent. Specialist fellowship or other training in Stroke. Desirable Criteria Experience in successfully working at the interface between the specialties of Stroke and other medical specialties Please get in touch with a copy of your CV or simply email stuart@headmedical.com for more information. We would love to hear from you.  

Opportunity: A great opportunity has arisen for a Consultant in Acute Medicine  to join a small but punchy hospital group in a beautiful region of South West Scotland. working in their state-of-the-art hospital. If successful you'll  work closely with the three existing Acute Medicine Consultants to provide senior presence and clinical leadership within the CAU, and will join a team of Consultant Physicians providing services in Acute/General Medicine at the trust. What’s on offer for you? Salary scale between £ 91,474- £ 121,548 Full comprehensive relocation package on offer. Reasonable house prices, schools are rated highly and you are within 2 hours of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Lake District and Newcastle. Regular educational and research meetings are held locally, and the department participates in national education events via video conferencing. Generously funded study leave is available. Cycle to work scheme Blue light discounts   About the Trust: This District hospital and Mental Health hospital based in South West Scotland with a population of around 150,000 residents is purpose-built to suit the needs of the staff and patients and is one of the only NHS hospitals in the UK to have all single en-suite rooms which has seen an increase in recovery time! The education centre is one of the centres to be fully refurbished recently and includes a clinical skills and observation /control room. One of the key achievements and something they do well in this group is the introduction of new models of workforce to make a sustainable future for the community. Recently they have introduced the new SCOTGEM rural medicine programme which has attracted a new talent of medical students to the area, as well as introducing a Clinical Development Fellows programme where they have added an additional 20+ staff giving additional support at lower to middle grades. A trust which supports, listens, and develops its staff helping create a positive and constructive organisational culture across the board. Essential criteria MBChB or equivalent MCRP (UK) or equivalent On Specialist Register for Acute Medicine or General Internal Medicine or within 6 months of obtaining CCST in either speciality at the time of interview Current full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise Competent in all practical procedures relevant to Acute Medicine Able to demonstrate successful team leadership/motivation of others Desirable Criteria Proven interest in Acute Medicine Additional post-graduate qualification e.g. MD, PhD Experience in a formal teaching role Experience in departmental and organisational planning Experience in service development Please get in touch with a copy of your CV or simply email stuart@headmedical.com for more information. We would love to hear from you.

Opportunity: Are you a Consultant in Urology looking to work in a close, supportive team? A great opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Urologist   to join a small but punchy hospital group in a beautiful region of South West Scotland. The consultant job plan is flexible and open to negotiation on appointment. The job plan will be offered on a 10 PA contract. The department is part of the “managed clinical network” for cancer services for the South East of Scotland. As such, the oncology services are supported by the cancer facilities in Edinburgh. At present, emergency admissions are accepted via the General Surgical team and the local on-site Urology team will be consulted when a Urology issue is confirmed. What’s on offer for you? Salary scale between £ 91,474- £ 121,548 Full comprehensive relocation package on offer. Reasonable house prices, schools are rated highly and you are within 2 hours of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Lake District and Newcastle. Regular educational and research meetings are held locally, and the department participates in national education events via video conferencing. Generously funded study leave is available. Cycle to work scheme Blue light discounts   About the Trust: This District hospital and Mental Health hospital based in South West Scotland with a population of around 150,000 residents is purpose-built to suit the needs of the staff and patients and is one of the only NHS hospitals in the UK to have all single en-suite rooms which has seen an increase in recovery time! The education centre is one of the centres to be fully refurbished recently and includes a clinical skills and observation /control room. One of the key achievements and something they do well in this group is the introduction of new models of workforce to make a sustainable future for the community. Recently they have introduced the new SCOTGEM rural medicine programme which has attracted a new talent of medical students to the area, as well as introducing a Clinical Development Fellows programme where they have added an additional 20+ staff giving additional support at lower to middle grades. A trust which supports, listens, and develops its staff helping create a positive and constructive organisational culture across the board. Essential criteria Full GMC Registration MBBS or equivalent CCT or within 6 months of certificate or experience as an established Consultant MD or equivalent higher qualification Desirable Criteria Experience in ensuring patient safety & person-centred approach. Identifying context for change Encouraging improvement and innovation Experience of planning, managing resources & people Please get in touch with a copy of your CV or simply email stuart@headmedical.com for more information. We would love to hear from you.

Opportunity: Are you a Consultant in Histopathology looking to live and work in the countryside of the UK? A great opportunity has arisen for a Consultant in Histopathology   to join a small but punchy hospital group in a beautiful region of South West Scotland. The Department provides a wide range of clinical diagnostic and advisory services supported by scientific facilities in three inter-related disciplines: •    Histopathology (approximately 11000 requests per year)  •    Diagnostic Cytopathology (500 -1000 requests per year)  •    Mortuary and Autopsy services (150 autopsies per year) The hospital is accredited as a Cancer Unit for the diagnosis and management of common cancers including Skin, Head & Neck, Breast, Colorectal & upper Gastrointestinal, Respiratory, Urological, Haematological, Gynaecological malignancies. What’s on offer for you? Salary scale between £ 91,474- £ 121,548 Full comprehensive relocation package on offer. Reasonable house prices, schools are rated highly and you are within 2 hours of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Lake District and Newcastle. Regular educational and research meetings are held locally, and the department participates in national education events via video conferencing. Generously funded study leave is available. Cycle to work scheme Blue light discounts   About the Trust: This District hospital and Mental Health hospital based in South West Scotland with a population of around 150,000 residents is purpose-built to suit the needs of the staff and patients and is one of the only NHS hospitals in the UK to have all single en-suite rooms which has seen an increase in recovery time! The education centre is one of the centres to be fully refurbished recently and includes a clinical skills and observation /control room. One of the key achievements and something they do well in this group is the introduction of new models of workforce to make a sustainable future for the community. Recently they have introduced the new SCOTGEM rural medicine programme which has attracted a new talent of medical students to the area, as well as introducing a Clinical Development Fellows programme where they have added an additional 20+ staff giving additional support at lower to middle grades. A trust which supports, listens, and develops its staff helping create a positive and constructive organisational culture across the board. Essential criteria Applicants must hold FRCPath in Histopathology Completed a period of training in Pathology that is recognised by the Royal College of Pathologists Eligible for, inclusion on the specialist register within six months of appointment. Desirable Criteria RCPath (UK) Certificate in Higher Autopsy Training for Candidates who qualified recently Willingness to participate in medical administration / management activities Please get in touch with a copy of your CV or simply email stuart@headmedical.com for more information. We would love to hear from you.

Opportunity: Are you a Consultant in Respiratory Medicine looking to work in a close, supportive team? A great opportunity has arisen for a Consultant in Respiratory Medicine   to join a small but punchy hospital group in a beautiful region of South West Scotland. The respiratory department is looking for a dynamic and motivated individual who would value working with a friendly and enthusiastic multidisciplinary team. What’s on offer for you? Salary scale between £ 91,474- £ 121,548 Full comprehensive relocation package on offer. Reasonable house prices, schools are rated highly and you are within 2 hours of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Lake District and Newcastle. Regular educational and research meetings are held locally, and the department participates in national education events via video conferencing. Generously funded study leave is available. Cycle to work scheme Blue light discounts   About the Trust: This District hospital and Mental Health hospital based in South West Scotland with a population of around 150,000 residents is purpose-built to suit the needs of the staff and patients and is one of the only NHS hospitals in the UK to have all single en-suite rooms which has seen an increase in recovery time! The education centre is one of the centres to be fully refurbished recently and includes a clinical skills and observation /control room. One of the key achievements and something they do well in this group is the introduction of new models of workforce to make a sustainable future for the community. Recently they have introduced the new SCOTGEM rural medicine programme which has attracted a new talent of medical students to the area, as well as introducing a Clinical Development Fellows programme where they have added an additional 20+ staff giving additional support at lower to middle grades. A trust which supports, listens, and develops its staff helping create a positive and constructive organisational culture across the board. Essential criteria MRCP (UK), or equivalent GMC Registered with Licence to Practice Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register (within 6 months from the date of the AAC) Appropriate Royal College Membership At least 2 years General Professional Training in General Medicine At least 12 months of Higher Specialist Training in General Medicine Desirable Criteria Evidence of experience in a sub-specialty interest would be supported subject to Regional Strategy Proven management experience and understanding of management goals. Evidence of leadership / project management Evidence of having implemented change Experience in developing and implementing new technologies Postgraduate qualification in medical education. Please get in touch with a copy of your CV or simply email stuart@headmedical.com for more information. We would love to hear from you.

Opportunity: Are you a Consultant in Anesthetics looking to work in a close, supportive team? A great opportunity has arisen for a Consultant in Anaesthetics to join a small but punchy hospital group in a beautiful region of South West Scotland. If successful you'll join a team that comprises 15 Consultants, 6 Specialty Doctors, and 5 trainees. What’s on offer for you? Salary scale between £ 96,963- £ 128,841 Full comprehensive relocation package on offer. Reasonable house prices, schools are rated highly and you are within 2 hours of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Lake District and Newcastle. Regular educational and research meetings are held locally, and the department participates in national education events via video conferencing. Generously funded study leave is available. Cycle to work scheme Blue light discounts   About the Trust: This District hospital and Mental Health hospital based in South West Scotland with a population of around 150,000 residents is purpose-built to suit the needs of the staff and patients and is one of the only NHS hospitals in the UK to have all single en-suite rooms which has seen an increase in recovery time! The education centre is one of the centres to be fully refurbished recently and includes a clinical skills and observation /control room. One of the key achievements and something they do well in this group is the introduction of new models of workforce to make a sustainable future for the community. Recently they have introduced the new SCOTGEM rural medicine programme which has attracted a new talent of medical students to the area, as well as introducing a Clinical Development Fellows programme where they have added an additional 20+ staff giving additional support at lower to middle grades. A trust which supports, listens, and develops its staff helping create a positive and constructive organisational culture across the board. Essential criteria Medical degree/FRCA or equivalent GMC registration with a license to practice and will be on the Specialist Register for Anaesthesia or be eligible for entry within 6 months. Competence and experience across all anaesthesia sub-specialties, particularly Critical Care, Obstetrics and Paediatrics in line with requirements for participation in on-call rota Desirable Criteria Qualifications in educational supervision. Faculty status on national educational courses Qualifications in subspecialty areas such as Intensive Care Medicine and Chronic Pain Please get in touch with a copy of your CV or simply email stuart@headmedical.com for more information. We would love to hear from you.

Opportunity: Are you an NHS-experienced doctor within Urology looking to work in a close, supportive team? A great opportunity has arisen for a Specialty Doctor  in Urology   to join a small but punchy hospital group in a beautiful region of South West Scotland. The department is part of the “managed clinical network” for cancer services for the South East of Scotland. As such, the oncology services are supported by the cancer facilities in Edinburgh. At present, emergency admissions are accepted via the General Surgical team and the local on-site Urology team will be consulted when a Urology issue is confirmed. What’s on offer for you? Salary scale between £ 54,903- £ 85,554 Reasonable house prices, schools are rated highly and you are within 2 hours of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Lake District and Newcastle. Regular educational and research meetings are held locally, and the department participates in national education events via video conferencing. Generously funded study leave is available. Cycle to work scheme Blue light discounts About the Trust: This District hospital and Mental Health hospital based in South West Scotland with a population of around 150,000 residents is purpose-built to suit the needs of the staff and patients and is one of the only NHS hospitals in the UK to have all single en-suite rooms which has seen an increase in recovery time! The education centre is one of the centres to be fully refurbished recently and includes a clinical skills and observation /control room. One of the key achievements and something they do well in this group is the introduction of new models of workforce to make a sustainable future for the community. Recently they have introduced the new SCOTGEM rural medicine programme which has attracted a new talent of medical students to the area, as well as introducing a Clinical Development Fellows programme where they have added an additional 20+ staff giving additional support at lower to middle grades. A trust which supports, listens, and develops its staff helping create a positive and constructive organisational culture across the board. Essential criteria Full GMC Registration MBBS or equivalent NHS Experience in Urology MD or equivalent higher qualification Desirable Criteria Experience in ensuring patient safety & person-centred approach. Identifying context for change Encouraging improvement and innovation Experience of planning, and managing resources & people Please get in touch with a copy of your CV or simply email  stuart@headmedical.com  for more information. We would love to hear from you.

Opportunity: A great opportunity has arisen for a highly-skilled, enthusiastic, motivated, newly qualified or established Consultant to join a Diabetes & Endocrinology team of 4 consultants in Lanarkshire at a District University Hospital. Working as a Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology - The department, as well as providing General Endocrine and General Diabetes clinics, also provides subspecialty clinics including Young Person’s Diabetes Services, Transition Diabetes services, Type 1 Diabetes and Insulin Pump Clinics. There are also specialty endocrine clinics including radio-iodine services. There are presently 4 Diabetes Consultants and an experienced GP who undertake various subspecialty clinics. There is a dedicated day unit for endocrine investigations, a full time endocrine specialist nurse and excellent on site Biochemistry and Radiology services.. The unit has an active research wing with dedicated research nurse support, and input from specialty trainees There is a weekly diabetes MDT with community diabetes nursing staff held within the diabetes centre. There are plans to extend diabetes inpatient and foot services and enhance Type 1 diabetes service provision to the local population. The unit is supported by nursing auxiliary and administrative staff. The QUEH hospital in Glasgow provides tertiary endocrine referral service for endocrine patients like those needing neurosurgery What’s on offer for you? Salary scale between (£96,963 - £128,841) Comprehensive relocation package policy Parking available at Trust sites Work for a forward-thinking NHS Trust that is able to support many subspecialty interests About the Trust: A leading NHS Health board responsible for improving the health and providing comprehensive health care to a population of approximately 650,000 people living within the North and South Lanarkshire local authority areas. This trust currently employs approximately 12,500 staff. Aim of this board is to develop a healthcare strategy that supports the development of an integrated health and social care system which has a focus on prevention, anticipation and supported self-management. Centrally located between Glasgow (c. 20 minutes) and Edinburgh (c. 40 minutes) you can easily commute or, should you wish to relocate, you can chose either a substantial Lanarkshire town or a more relaxed rural location and still have the attractions of two major cities on your doorstep. The county offers accessible links to major cities with easy access to major motorway/rail routes and international airports allowing you to travel across Scotland, the UK and beyond. Essential criteria MBChB or equivalent. MRCP (UK) or equivalent. Current full registration with GMC with a license to practice. Inclusion on GMC’s Specialist Register for Geenral Medicine or within 6 months of CCT or CESR (CP) at interview. Experience in General Medicine. Recent and relevant experience and personal qualities to work in a busy unit dealing with the high turnover of planned and unscheduled admissions. Ability to supervise the clinical work of doctors in training and relevant staff in other disciplines Desirable Criteria Previous NHS OR HSE Irish experience at consultant level Specialist GMC registration Well-developed subspecialty interest in Diabetes/Endocrinology or Acute Medicine. Postgraduate training Experience in person-centred quality initiatives Please get in touch with a copy of your CV or simply email  stuart@headmedical.com  for more information. We would love to hear from you.

Opportunity: A great opportunity has arisen for a highly-skilled, enthusiastic, motivated, newly qualified or established Consultant to join a Cardiology team in Lanarkshire at a District University Hospital. Working as a Consultant Cardiologist - This Cardiology service is centred around a purpose-built department which includes two General Electric Vivid 9 and one vivid 6 units. The images are downloaded to a database, which is easily accessed from other areas in the hospital via the intranet. There are two exercise testing rooms containing Marquette ETT system and a tilt table.  The department performs over 2600 echocardiograms, 2000 Exercise Tests and 550 Holter monitoring tests per year Cardiologists have monitored beds in the mixed-bedded coronary care/medical high-dependency unit with provision for dynamic ST-segment monitoring in addition to a 36 additional Cardiology beds in dedicated wards. Facilities are available on the unit for temporary pacing. The Cardiologists supervise the Coronary Care Unit on a daily basis Monday to Friday. HDU patients are looked after by Physician colleagues. The successful candidate will be expected to establish new patient clinics. The clinics will be supported by provision of full diagnostics including echocardiography and exercise testing at the time of the clinics. What’s on offer for you? Salary scale between (£96,963 - £128,841) Comprehensive relocation package policy Parking available at Trust sites Work for a forward-thinking NHS Trust that is able to support many subspecialty interests   About the Trust: A leading NHS Health board  responsible for improving the health and providing comprehensive health care to a population of approximately 650,000 people living within the North and South Lanarkshire local authority areas. This trust currently employs approximately 12,500 staff. Aim of this board is to develop a healthcare strategy that supports the development of an integrated health and social care system which has a focus on prevention, anticipation and supported self-management. Centrally located between Glasgow (c. 20 minutes) and Edinburgh (c. 40 minutes) you can easily commute or, should you wish to relocate, you can chose either a substantial Lanarkshire town or a more relaxed rural location and still have the attractions of two major cities on your doorstep. The county offers accessible links to major cities with easy access to major motorway/rail routes and international airports allowing you to travel across Scotland, the UK and beyond. Essential criteria MBChB or equivalent. MRCP (UK) or equivalent. Current full registration with GMC with a license to practice. Inclusion on GMC’s Specialist Register for Cardiology or within 6 months of CCT or CESR (CP) at interview. Experience in General Medicine. Recent and relevant experience and personal qualities to work in a busy unit dealing with the high turnover of planned and unscheduled admissions. Ability to supervise the clinical work of doctors in training and relevant staff in other disciplines Desirable Criteria Previous NHS OR HSE Irish experience at consultant level Specialist GMC registration Postgraduate training Experience in person-centred quality initiatives Please get in touch with a copy of your CV or simply email  stuart@headmedical.com  for more information. We would love to hear from you.

Opportunity: A great opportunity has arisen for a highly-skilled, enthusiastic, motivated, newly qualified or established Consultant to join an Acute Medicine department Endocrinology comprising of 3 consultants at a District University Hospital in Lanarkshire. Working as a   Consultant in Acute Medicine  -  The department has redesigned its Medical Assessment Unit (MAU) processes, enabling it to take forward a number of exciting new ‘front door’ developments including the establishment of an Ambulatory Emergency Care (AEC) unit.  The Acute Physicians are well supported by Physician of the Day and dedicated Physician of the Week models, alongside Specialist Nurses in MAU.  Excellent support is also provided by nursing and medical colleagues in the Emergency Department. The successful applicants will participate in the acute rota which is variable and flexible depending on the commitments of the team, and will also participate in the Physician of the Week/Day and weekend on-call rotas.      Applications are invited from enthusiastic individuals who are keen to contribute to the ongoing development of services.  Sub-specialty clinical interests are welcome and will be supported. It is an exciting time to join UHM with the location of our new hospital now identified.  This will be Scotland’s first digital hospital which, through the use of available technologies, will enhance the patient journey and staff experience.  Clinical staff are actively encouraged to contribute to the development of the clinical models to support the planning of the new hospital.       What’s on offer for you? Salary scale between (£96,963 - £128,841) Comprehensive relocation package policy Parking available at Trust sites Work for a forward-thinking NHS Trust that is able to support many subspecialty interests About the Trust: A leading NHS Health board responsible for improving the health and providing comprehensive health care to a population of approximately 650,000 people living within the North and South Lanarkshire local authority areas. This trust currently employs approximately 12,500 staff. Aim of this board is to develop a healthcare strategy that supports the development of an integrated health and social care system which has a focus on prevention, anticipation and supported self-management. Centrally located between Glasgow (c. 20 minutes) and Edinburgh (c. 40 minutes) you can easily commute or, should you wish to relocate, you can chose either a substantial Lanarkshire town or a more relaxed rural location and still have the attractions of two major cities on your doorstep. The county offers accessible links to major cities with easy access to major motorway/rail routes and international airports allowing you to travel across Scotland, the UK and beyond. Essential criteria MBChB or equivalent. MRCP (UK) or equivalent. Current full registration with GMC with a license to practice. Inclusion on GMC’s Specialist Register for Medicine or within 6 months of CCT or CESR (CP) at interview. Desirable Criteria Previous NHS OR HSE Irish experience at consultant level Specialist GMC registration Well-developed subspecialty interest in Diabetes/Endocrinology or Acute Medicine. Postgraduate training Experience in person-centred quality initiatives Please get in touch with a copy of your CV or simply email  stuart@headmedical.com  for more information. We would love to hear from you.

Opportunity: A great opportunity has arisen for a highly-skilled, enthusiastic, motivated, newly qualified or established Consultant to join a Gastroenterology team of 4 consultants in Lanarkshire at a District University Hospital. Working as a  Consultant in Gastroenterology  -  The department  has its inpatient base on Ward 10.  Acute gastroenterology patients admitted via AMRU are as far as possible transferred to Ward 10 for ongoing specialist care. Strong links are maintained with the other medical and surgical specialties at UHM well as with the Liver Unit, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and GI services at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Outpatient clinics take place within the main Outpatient Department. The service is supported by 2 IBD nurse specialists and 1 liver nurse specialist who provide Biological Therapy for IBD, venesection and IV iron infusions in a dedicated Programmed Investigation Unit (PIU). There is significant scope to further develop nurse led pathways and this is being actively pursued. Upper and lower GI endoscopy takes place within a dedicated Endoscopy Unit which has the full range of therapeutic facilities, including a recent upgrade to Olympus endoscopy equipment (290 series). The consultant-provided endoscopy lists are supported by GI nurse-endoscopist sessions.Electronic reporting software (Unisoft) is used. The gastroenterologists plus a general surgeon provide emergency endoscopy on a dedicated morning slot five days per week. Successful applicants will fully participate in delivering both the inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology services. It is anticipated that the successful candidates will develop a specialty interest to complement the existing services.  An interest in liver disease or clinical nutrition would be welcome, but equally, the post would be entirely suitable for an appointee with a strong interest in luminal gastroenterology. What’s on offer for you? Salary scale between (£96,963 - £128,841) Comprehensive relocation package policy Parking available at Trust sites Work for a forward-thinking NHS Trust that is able to support many subspecialty interests   About the Trust: A leading NHS Health board responsible for improving the health and providing comprehensive health care to a population of approximately 650,000 people living within the North and South Lanarkshire local authority areas. This trust currently employs approximately 12,500 staff. Aim of this board is to develop a healthcare strategy that supports the development of an integrated health and social care system which has a focus on prevention, anticipation and supported self-management. Centrally located between Glasgow (c. 20 minutes) and Edinburgh (c. 40 minutes) you can easily commute or, should you wish to relocate, you can chose either a substantial Lanarkshire town or a more relaxed rural location and still have the attractions of two major cities on your doorstep. The county offers accessible links to major cities with easy access to major motorway/rail routes and international airports allowing you to travel across Scotland, the UK and beyond. Essential criteria MBChB or equivalent. MRCP (UK) or equivalent. Current full registration with GMC with a license to practice. Inclusion on GMC’s Specialist Register for Gastroenterology or within 6 months of CCT or CESR (CP) at interview. Desirable Criteria Previous NHS OR HSE Irish experience at consultant level Specialist GMC registration Postgraduate training Experience in person-centred quality initiatives Please get in touch with a copy of your CV or simply email  stuart@headmedical.com  for more information. We would love to hear from you.

Paediatric Anaesthetics RN/ODP Block Bookings I am delighted to have been approached by a new client looking for FOUR experienced Registered Nurses or ODPs from an Anaesthetics - Paediatrics background. It is a fabulous opportunity to undertake block bookings for our client, a busy NHS teaching hospital in Glasgow. I can consider full time and part time hours. Shifts are Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:30.  As a Contract Paediatric Anaesthetics RN/ODP, you will be able to provide care and support to both children and/or neonates in the perioperative environment. You will be expected to work independently with limited direct supervision and to provide specialist clinical advice.  Requirements: Qualified RN or ODP with a minimum of two years' post-graduate UK experience.  Paediatric Life Support  Eligible to work in the UK.  Post registration experience in Anaesthetics. Current registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council/HCPC Knowledge and experience of administering anaesthetics in the paediatric patient population Good understanding of clinical guidelines and best practice Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills If you are an experienced Paediatric Anaesthetics RN/ODP who meets the criteria above and you are a looking for a block booking, please get in touch.  Head Medical 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, Head Medical welcomes applications from all sections of society.