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Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
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Position:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialty Doctor in Emergency Medicine based at Univeristy Hospital Crosshouse. This post is offered on a permanent basis.
Hours:
40 hours per week.
From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.
UK Driving Licence:
A UK driving licence is essential for this role.
What you will do:
We are looking for experienced and motivated Emergency Medicine middle grade staff to provide first line medical care to patients attending the Emergency Department under the direction of the Emergency Medicine Consultants, and to be fully involved in all clinical aspects in the ED including outpatient clinics, whilst progressing towards successful completion of the Portfolio pathway. We are also looking for the successful candidates to be leading departmental QI and development.
Situated on the beautiful Clyde Coast, Ayrshire & Arran is great place to live and work. There is a wealth of beaches, golf courses, bustling market towns and stunning scenery to explore, yet University Hospital Crosshouse is still within 35 minutes’ drive from the heart of the city Glasgow and University hospital Ayr within 50 mins.
The successful candidate will work as a member of the Emergency Medicine team in Ayrshire and will relate to nursing and medical members of the team and be supervised by one of the Consultants in Emergency Medicine. The main duties and responsibilities of this post include:
- Assessment, treatment and appropriate disposal of patients attending the unit.
- Providing direct supervision of the training grade doctors, including instruction in practical procedures and delegation of routine work in the Department. Leading the department overnight with a consultant on call from home.
- Review of radiology and laboratory reports.
- Assisting and leading with the review clinics held in the Out Patients Department.
- Teaching of the training grade doctors. (The successful candidate will be expected to pass or to have already completed Advanced Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support and Advanced Paediatric Life Support courses.)
- Leading departmental QI projects
The job will be full time 10 PAs with additional EPAs available following discussion. Less than full time working also considered. The 10 Pas will be made up of 8 DCC clinical sessions and 2 SPA sessions, allowing the successful candidate to develop their portfolio and progress towards their CESR. The clinical work will be delivered in a full shift pattern, via self-rostered shifts, including nightshift. Entitlement to holidays and leave is as per the new specialist doctor in Scotland contract. We can be flexible in the way the shifts are self-rostered following discussion, to allow other commitments and opportunities including NGO work.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.
Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post:
Experienced applicants must have Full Registration (with a Licence to Practice) with the General Medical Council
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Dr Lesley Brown at lesley.brown3@aapct.scot.nhs.uk, or alternatively on 01563 827762.
RIGHT TO WORK / CERTIFICATES OF SPONSORSHIP
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.
It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.
NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.
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We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.
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