Consultant in Spine and Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery

NHS GRAMPIAN

CONSULTANT IN SPINE AND ORTHOPAEDIC TRAUMA SURGERY

POST REF NO: SC200545

Based between the Orthopaedic Trauma Unit, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and the Grampian Elective Orthopaedic Centre, Woodend Hospital, this post is offered on a whole time basis. The successful candidate will join an existing department of 28 NHS Surgeons. It is likely that the University of Aberdeen will accord the honorary status of Clinical Senior Lecturer to successful candidates.

The Orthopaedic Department provides a comprehensive Trauma and Elective service for patients in Grampian region. In addition, it acts as a tertiary referral centre for the Highland, Shetland and Orkney regions. There is an active research and teaching programme. We are one of the busiest Trauma and Elective units in the United Kingdom. The Major Trauma Centre for the North of Scotland is based in Aberdeen.

Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry on the GMC Specialist Register from date of interview.

Alternatively, applicants should possess a CESR / CESR (CP).

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.

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

Informal enquiries should be made to Mr Andrew Johnston, Clinical Lead, Grampian Elective Orthopaedic Centre, Woodend Hospital, Tel 01224 556520 or andrew.johnston1@nhs.scot

Apply for this post by visiting apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk and search for the above Ref No.

Closing Date: Sunday 16th February 2025

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 Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

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.