248536 Specialty Doctor in Transplant, HBP & Upper GI Anaesthetic (JXT)
NHS Lothian
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NHS Lothian 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 Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.
We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
A doctor appointed to this grade:
- shall have full registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council (GMC);
- And shall have completed at least four years’ full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a less than full-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme or specialty registrar locum appointment for training (LAT);
Or
- shall have equivalent training, experience or competencies, either in the UK or overseas.
Applications are welcome for the above Fixed Term, full time (40 hours per week) post based in the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
Job Title: Specialty Doctor in Transplant, HBP and Upper GI
Departments: Critical Care Medicine
Base: Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Post Summary: Fixed Term 6-12 months contract
The fellowship is an exciting position which offers the opportunity to acquire and develop skills in the peri-operative management of surgical patients requiring major intra-abdominal procedures.
The fellowship facilitates both practical and theory learning in anaesthesia for transplantation (liver, combined kidney /pancreas and kidney transplantation ), hepato-biliary , upper GI and bariatric surgery.
Projects in areas of interest will be encouraged and supported. The post is usually post CCT with applications anticipated from senior trainees who may be considering a Consultant career in Transplantation Anaesthesia or anaesthesia for complex intra-abdominal surgery.
This is a busy transplant unit performing liver, kidney and simultaneous kidney pancreas transplants. Elective operating lists includes major cancer surgery for liver, oesophageal, gastric and Pancreatic cancer.. There is an established CPEX and bariatric service supported by the group.
The fellow would also be expected to gain experience in the assessment of patients being referred for transplant and major cancer surgery and contribute to regular MDT meetings.
It is anticipated that the successful candidate would be available for 1 in 5 on call with flexible arrangements possible to maximise practical and academic opportunities. The post falls under the line management of the critical care directorate with Dr Jennifer Service as Clinical Director .
This is an exposure prone post.
More detailed departmental and specialty information can be found in the job description available via email address / link below.
For an informal discussion please contact:
- Dr Jennifer Service, Clinical Director Critical Care, Critical Care, Royal Infirmary, 51 Little France Crescent, Edinburgh EH16 4SA. Tel 0131 242 1186 Email : Jennifer.Service@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
- Dr Thomas Bloomfield, Consultant Transplant Anaesthesia Department of Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Royal Infirmary, 51 Little France Crescent, Edinburgh EH16 4SA. Tel 0131 242 1186 Email: thomas.bloomfield@nhs.scot
If viewing from an external site, please visit https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk for a job pack detailing the minimum requirements for this post and details of how to apply.
We cannot accept CV’s as a form of application and only a completed online application form will be accepted. Personal information will not be sent with the application for short listing. The application form will be identified by the candidate number only to ensure that all applicants are treated equally.
***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***
NHS Lothian 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 Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.
We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
A doctor appointed to this grade:
- shall have full registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council (GMC);
- And shall have completed at least four years’ full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a less than full-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme or specialty registrar locum appointment for training (LAT);
Or
- shall have equivalent training, experience or competencies, either in the UK or overseas.
Applications are welcome for the above Fixed Term, full time (40 hours per week) post based in the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
Job Title: Specialty Doctor in Transplant, HBP and Upper GI
Departments: Critical Care Medicine
Base: Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Post Summary: Fixed Term 6-12 months contract
The fellowship is an exciting position which offers the opportunity to acquire and develop skills in the peri-operative management of surgical patients requiring major intra-abdominal procedures.
The fellowship facilitates both practical and theory learning in anaesthesia for transplantation (liver, combined kidney /pancreas and kidney transplantation ), hepato-biliary , upper GI and bariatric surgery.
Projects in areas of interest will be encouraged and supported. The post is usually post CCT with applications anticipated from senior trainees who may be considering a Consultant career in Transplantation Anaesthesia or anaesthesia for complex intra-abdominal surgery.
This is a busy transplant unit performing liver, kidney and simultaneous kidney pancreas transplants. Elective operating lists includes major cancer surgery for liver, oesophageal, gastric and Pancreatic cancer.. There is an established CPEX and bariatric service supported by the group.
The fellow would also be expected to gain experience in the assessment of patients being referred for transplant and major cancer surgery and contribute to regular MDT meetings.
It is anticipated that the successful candidate would be available for 1 in 5 on call with flexible arrangements possible to maximise practical and academic opportunities. The post falls under the line management of the critical care directorate with Dr Jennifer Service as Clinical Director .
This is an exposure prone post.
More detailed departmental and specialty information can be found in the job description available via email address / link below.
For an informal discussion please contact:
- Dr Jennifer Service, Clinical Director Critical Care, Critical Care, Royal Infirmary, 51 Little France Crescent, Edinburgh EH16 4SA. Tel 0131 242 1186 Email : Jennifer.Service@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
- Dr Thomas Bloomfield, Consultant Transplant Anaesthesia Department of Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Royal Infirmary, 51 Little France Crescent, Edinburgh EH16 4SA. Tel 0131 242 1186 Email: thomas.bloomfield@nhs.scot
If viewing from an external site, please visit https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk for a job pack detailing the minimum requirements for this post and details of how to apply.
We cannot accept CV’s as a form of application and only a completed online application form will be accepted. Personal information will not be sent with the application for short listing. The application form will be identified by the candidate number only to ensure that all applicants are treated equally.