CI247611 - Specialty Registrar LAT (ST4) in Anaesthetics

Applications are invited for four LAT posts within the North of Scotland Anaesthetic Training Programme. These posts are for 12 months and are suitable for anaesthetists in training who have completed stage 1 training in Anaesthesia.

The North of Scotland Anaesthetic Training Programme is delivered through Aberdeen Royal Infirmary in Aberdeen and Raigmore Hospital in Inverness. These posts will be based at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary or Raigmore Hospital, depending on balancing the needs of the successful applicant and the training program overall.

The Stage 1 Certificate, or Stage 1 Equivalence Certificate from the Royal College of Anaesthetists is an essential requirement.

Posts will commence on 5th August 2026 and will end on 3rd August 2027.

Brief Description of the programme:

Both Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and Raigmore Hospital have most major surgical specialties on a single site. Maternity and Paediatric services are provided at both sites, while Cardiothoracic and Neurosurgery are provided at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.The Aberdeen Medical School has students on both hospital sites, allowing opportunities to become involved in student teaching. Students rotate through anaesthetics at various times in their degree program, and anaesthetic trainees are often actively involved in delivering medical education.

Aberdeen and Inverness are well served by air, rail and road and uniquely allow quick and easy access to the wild and spectacular scenery of Royal Deeside and the Highlands. Both Inverness and Aberdeen have vibrant modern city centres and are great places to live and bring up families.Applicants should refer to the National Person Specification for Anaesthesia ST4 2026 to confirm eligibility for this post.

Full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC is required. (licence to practise must be in place prior to starting in post). For more information visit www.gmc-uk.org

The Postgraduate Dean confirms that this placement and / or programme has the required educational and Postgraduate Dean's approval.

Applicants may be eligible for excess travel and relocation expenses. Information regarding nationally agreed excess travel and relocation are contained in NHS Circular PCS(DD) 2010/8. Relocation information can be accessed by visiting:https://www.scotmt.scot.nhs.uk/recruitment/specialty-recruitment/key-documents

Informal enquiries to:

Dr Calum McDonald, Training Programme Director, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, calum.mcdonald2@nhs.scot

Anaesthetic Dept. Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (01224) 553142.

Applications are invited for four LAT posts within the North of Scotland Anaesthetic Training Programme. These posts are for 12 months and are suitable for anaesthetists in training who have completed stage 1 training in Anaesthesia.

The North of Scotland Anaesthetic Training Programme is delivered through Aberdeen Royal Infirmary in Aberdeen and Raigmore Hospital in Inverness. These posts will be based at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary or Raigmore Hospital, depending on balancing the needs of the successful applicant and the training program overall.

The Stage 1 Certificate, or Stage 1 Equivalence Certificate from the Royal College of Anaesthetists is an essential requirement.

Posts will commence on 5th August 2026 and will end on 3rd August 2027.

Brief Description of the programme:

Both Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and Raigmore Hospital have most major surgical specialties on a single site. Maternity and Paediatric services are provided at both sites, while Cardiothoracic and Neurosurgery are provided at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.The Aberdeen Medical School has students on both hospital sites, allowing opportunities to become involved in student teaching. Students rotate through anaesthetics at various times in their degree program, and anaesthetic trainees are often actively involved in delivering medical education.

Aberdeen and Inverness are well served by air, rail and road and uniquely allow quick and easy access to the wild and spectacular scenery of Royal Deeside and the Highlands. Both Inverness and Aberdeen have vibrant modern city centres and are great places to live and bring up families.Applicants should refer to the National Person Specification for Anaesthesia ST4 2026 to confirm eligibility for this post.

Full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC is required. (licence to practise must be in place prior to starting in post). For more information visit www.gmc-uk.org

The Postgraduate Dean confirms that this placement and / or programme has the required educational and Postgraduate Dean's approval.

Applicants may be eligible for excess travel and relocation expenses. Information regarding nationally agreed excess travel and relocation are contained in NHS Circular PCS(DD) 2010/8. Relocation information can be accessed by visiting:https://www.scotmt.scot.nhs.uk/recruitment/specialty-recruitment/key-documents

Informal enquiries to:

Dr Calum McDonald, Training Programme Director, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, calum.mcdonald2@nhs.scot

Anaesthetic Dept. Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (01224) 553142.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

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