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NHS GRAMPIAN

NORTH OF SCOTLAND TRAINING PROGRAMME

SPECIALITY TRAINEE POST FOR INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY (ST 4-6)

Applications are invited for the post of speciality trainee in Interventional Radiology (IR). This post offers training in Interventional Radiology, with a view to gaining a CCT in Clinical Radiology with Interventional Radiology sub-specialisation.  Applicants must currently be in a Specialist Training Radiology Programme, hold a National Training Number and due to complete ST3 in 2024 (usually completing ST3 by August and therefore commencing this post in August 2024). There may be scope for a suitable candidate to join at ST4 level – see job description for further details. Candidates need to demonstrate satisfactory progression so far and also demonstrate a commitment to IR as a career. Acceptance of the post extends training to include an ST6 year and will take the applicant to their CCT date.

INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY

The Interventional Radiology post will offer IR training opportunities within the North of Scotland, with some training potentially requiring to be gained in other centres. Training in General Radiology will also be provided, particularly in ST4/5. For further information please contact Dr Akshay Sethi (IR Training Lead) on Tel: 01224 552176 or via email on [email protected] and Dr Rosalind Mitchell Hay (TPD) on Tel: 01224 552176 (Secretary)

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

The salary scale for this post is £40,995- £64,461 per annum pro rata.

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 

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.  NHS Grampian’s relocation policy can be accessed by visiting http://www.scotmt.scot.nhs.uk/recruitment/specialty-recruitment/key-documents/relocation-policies.aspx

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

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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.