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 the above position within Acute (Internal) Medicine with the potential for sup-specialty input in the High Dependency Unit in Ninewells Hospital, Dundee. This a new post to supplement our current model of inpatient Acute Internal Medicine and Acute Medical Receiving.
We are looking for a new colleague to help us deliver excellent medical care within our Acute Medical Unit including Ambulatory Assessment Area and Short Stay Medicine, with involvement in pan-Tayside call handling for medicine. Ninewells Hospital Acute Medicine has a 1 in 30 weekday Acute Medical Receiving rota with 1 in 12 weekend rota and a separate medicine overnight on-call rota. In addition, the successful applicant will take part in postgraduate training and education along with opportunities to collaborate in research, and quality improvement.
An opportunity exists for those with a special interest in critical care within the High Dependency Unit of Ninewells Hospital.
Candidates should possess MRCP and be on the GMC Specialist Register in General or Acute Internal Medicine or be within 6 months of the anticipated award of CCT or CESR (CP) at the time of interview for the post.
Informal enquiries are welcome by contacting Dr Helen Elder, Clinical Director (Unscheduled Medicine) at helen.elder3@nhs.scot or Dr Achyut Valluri, Clinical Lead Acute Medicine, at Achyut.valluri2@nhs.scot