LAT - ST Neurosurgery inAberdeen inAberdeen PUBLISHED SAT 11 JAN 2025

Band 2A: £45,504 - £71,550 per annum
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Competitive salary range of £45,504 - £71,550 per annum, offering financial stability.

Opportunity to gain extensive experience in a wide range of neurosurgical procedures, including complex spine and neuro-oncology surgeries.

Access to a supportive and cohesive working environment, sharing on-call duties with orthopaedic spine surgeons, promoting teamwork.

Educational approval and support from the Postgraduate Dean, ensuring professional development and compliance with training standards.

Potential for relocation expenses, easing the transition for candidates moving to Aberdeen.

Involvement in both elective and emergency admissions in a modern facility with a 17-bed in-patient ward, enhancing hands-on training.

NHS Grampian is seeking a Specialty Registrar Locum Appointment in Training (LAT) in Neurosurgery for a full-time position at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary from February 5, 2025, to February 3, 2026, with the possibility of a further six-month extension. The role is intended for individuals at ST4 level or above and will include participation in an on-call rota. The neurosurgery unit, although smaller, offers a comprehensive range of services including skull base surgery, neuro-oncology, and complex spine procedures. The position involves management of a 17-bed inpatient ward and coordination with other services, such as the Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital for pediatric neurosurgery.

Candidates must hold full registration with a license to practice from the GMC prior to commencement. NHS Scotland promotes equality and diversity in its workforce and encourages applications from all sections of society. For those relocating, there may be financial assistance available as per NHS policies. Interested applicants should complete their applications through Jobtrain, as CVs are not accepted for shortlisting purposes. For further inquiries, candidates can contact unit management for informal discussions.

NHS Grampian

Specialty Registrar Locum Appointment in Training (LAT) in Neurosurgery

£45,504 - £71,550 per annum

REF NO: SC202896

Based at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Hospital this full-time, Specialty Registrar LAT (ST4 or above) post is available from 5 February 2025 until 3 February 2026. There may the option to reapply for a further 6 month LAT post from February 2026 until August 2026. On call will be based at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and is part of a compliant band 2A on call rota.

Although one of the smaller Neurosurgical units in the country we take pride in the quality and range of neurosurgical services we provide. We have a full range of surgical capability in skull base, neuro-oncology, complex spine, vascular, pain management, CSF disorders. Paediatric Neurosurgery is undertaken at the Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital. The ARI unit operates within the remit of the Managed Service Network for Neurosurgery in Scotland. It enables access to services in the larger units in Glasgow and Edinburgh for some interventions such as Interventional Neuroradiology, complex paediatric surgery, functional neurosurgery.

We have a very cohesive spine service with on call shared with two Orthopaedic Spine surgeons.

Neurosurgery has an in-patient ward with 17 beds. There is also a co joined ward for neurology patients. Neurophysiology and a planned investigation unit are also on the same floor. This post will be intrinsic to the safe running of the in-patient ward, which caters for elective and emergency admissions. Participation in the Emergency On-Call Rota is expected.

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

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.jobsincare.com/job/jblibYmX may be eligible for excess travel and relocation expenses. Information regarding nationally agreed excess travel and relocation are contained in NHS Circular PCS(DD) 2/8. NHS Grampian’s relocation policy can be accessed by visiting www.jobsincare.com/job/jblibYmX informal discussion of the post please contact Mr Sean Berryman, Unit operational manager or for the Clinical Lead, Ms Sheila Ross Ward 205 Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.

Please note this post may close early due to the volume of applicants.

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.

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