Equal Opportunities
NHS Lothian 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 Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.
We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
Job Title
Anaesthetic Fellow in Transplant, HPB and Upper GI Anaesthesia
Location
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Contract
Fixed Term 6-12 months, full time (40 hours per week)
Role Summary
The fellowship is an exciting position which offers the opportunity to acquire and develop skills in the peri-operative management of surgical patients requiring major intra-abdominal procedures.
The fellowship facilitates both practical and theory learning in anaesthesia for transplantation (liver, combined kidney/pancreas and kidney transplantation), hepato-biliary, upper GI and bariatric surgery.
Projects in areas of interest will be encouraged and supported. The post is usually post CCT with applications anticipated from senior trainees who may be considering a Consultant career in Transplantation Anaesthesia or anaesthesia for complex intra-abdominal surgery.
This is a busy transplant unit performing liver, kidney and simultaneous kidney pancreas transplants. Elective operating lists includes major cancer surgery for liver, oesophageal, gastric and pancreatic cancer. There is an established CPEX and bariatric service supported by the group.
Responsibilities
- Provide peri-operative care for patients undergoing major intra-abdominal procedures.
- Participate in assessment of patients referred for transplant and major cancer surgery.
- Contribute to regular MDT meetings.
- Be available for 1 in 5 on call with flexible arrangements to maximise practical and academic opportunities.
- Work under the line management of the critical care directorate with Clinical Director Dr Jennifer Service.
Qualifications
- Full registration and Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council (GMC).
- Completed at least four years’ full-time postgraduate training (or equivalent on a less than full-time or flexible basis) with at least two years in a specialty training programme or specialty registrar locum appointment for training (LAT).
- Equivalent training, experience or competencies, either in the UK or overseas.
Benefits
Exposure to a wide range of complex intra-abdominal procedures, opportunities for academic and project work, and a single 1.5-hour training block per week.
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NHS Lothian 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 Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.
We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
Job Title
Anaesthetic Fellow in Transplant, HPB and Upper GI Anaesthesia
Location
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Contract
Fixed Term 6-12 months, full time (40 hours per week)
Role Summary
The fellowship is an exciting position which offers the opportunity to acquire and develop skills in the peri-operative management of surgical patients requiring major intra-abdominal procedures.
The fellowship facilitates both practical and theory learning in anaesthesia for transplantation (liver, combined kidney/pancreas and kidney transplantation), hepato-biliary, upper GI and bariatric surgery.
Projects in areas of interest will be encouraged and supported. The post is usually post CCT with applications anticipated from senior trainees who may be considering a Consultant career in Transplantation Anaesthesia or anaesthesia for complex intra-abdominal surgery.
This is a busy transplant unit performing liver, kidney and simultaneous kidney pancreas transplants. Elective operating lists includes major cancer surgery for liver, oesophageal, gastric and pancreatic cancer. There is an established CPEX and bariatric service supported by the group.
Responsibilities
- Provide peri-operative care for patients undergoing major intra-abdominal procedures.
- Participate in assessment of patients referred for transplant and major cancer surgery.
- Contribute to regular MDT meetings.
- Be available for 1 in 5 on call with flexible arrangements to maximise practical and academic opportunities.
- Work under the line management of the critical care directorate with Clinical Director Dr Jennifer Service.
Qualifications
- Full registration and Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council (GMC).
- Completed at least four years’ full-time postgraduate training (or equivalent on a less than full-time or flexible basis) with at least two years in a specialty training programme or specialty registrar locum appointment for training (LAT).
- Equivalent training, experience or competencies, either in the UK or overseas.
Benefits
Exposure to a wide range of complex intra-abdominal procedures, opportunities for academic and project work, and a single 1.5-hour training block per week.
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