Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

10 PAs/40 hours per week

£115,331 - £153,247 per annum pro rata

Applications are invited for a Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with a keen interest in supporting our fetal and/or maternal medicine teams. We provide services at Raigmore Hospital and outreach clinics at our Community Midwifery Units (Skye, Fort William and Caithness).

We seek a consultant to join our team as part of our complement of fourteen Consultants, seven Specialty Doctors, four Specialty Registrars and six FY2/GPST's, who will work as a co-operative, committed and capable member of our collegiate consultant team; all applicants whose specialist skills and interests will support and complement those of existing colleagues are welcomed.

Inverness is part of the North Cancer Alliance and has close links with a weekly MDT with Aberdeen, Grampian. There is an Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit and an Obstetric Day Unit. Specialist clinics include a joint diabetic antenatal, maternal medicine and fetal medicine clinic. For gynaecology: Fast-track gynaecology clinic, Colposcopy clinic, unintended pregnancy clinic, and an out-patient hysteroscopy service. In theatre we undertake regular Caesarean Section lists and gynaecology lists.

The Department participates in the teaching programme for medical undergraduates from Aberdeen University. Specialist trainees in the North of Scotland Deanery rotate to and from Aberdeen.

Applicants unable to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post and, if appointed, the job plan will be discussed on an individual basis. Applicants should hold CCT or CESR, or be eligible within six months of interview.

Raigmore Hospital is a modern District General Hospital with 454 beds. The department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology serves a geographically wide population from Highland. There are approximately 2,000 deliveries per year.

Inverness is the capital of The Highlands of Scotland - a most wonderful area in which to live and work. It enjoys road, rail and air links to both the north and south. The attractive surrounding countryside offers exceptional outdoor recreational opportunities.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the Department prior to application.

Dr Darren Thomas - Clinical Director for Obstetrics

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Dr Tracey Sturgeon - Clinical Director for Gynaecology

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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.

NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. 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.

• Care and compassion
• Dignity and respect
• Openness, honesty and responsibility
• Quality and teamwork