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.

Applications are invited for locum training posts at the level of ST4 and above in Emergency Medicine based at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. 

Post 1 is 12 month LAT from August 24 and Post 2 is 12 month LAT from February 25.

These posts would be suitable for those aiming to complete their experience in Emergency Medicine in preparation for a CESR application. Strong consideration will be given to applicants who have ST3 equivalence but require support to complete MRCEM primary examinations.

These posts offered by NHS Grampian are posts working between Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital which are co-located on the same site.  It is expected that the applicants will be able to work as a registrar in paediatrics, resus and adults within an Emergency Department setting.

Our department is a supportive one for trainees and we run a successful  self-rostering system with protected regional teaching and Educational Development Time. Consultants are on the shop floor from 08:00 to 02:00, and on site on call from 02:00 - 08:00.  You will have the opportunity to develop interests in a wide variety of skills. Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital are recognised regional major trauma centres in the North of Scotland served by a pre-hospital retrieval team and where you will see a range of complex trauma management.

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

Informal enquiries are welcomed by e-mail to:

Dr Bianca Ebtehadj, Consultant in Emergency Medicine and NES ACCS & Emergency Medicine Higher Specialty Training Programme Director (TPD). E-mail: [email protected]  

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

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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.

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