PM- Locum Gynaecology Consultant

The Gynaecology Department at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary would like to invite candidates to apply for a full time, Locum Gynaecology Consultant. This is a 5 month post.

This post will include sessions:
Gynacology on call, Gynaecology Outpatient clinics and Gynaecology operating lists. Wide experience in Gynaecology and independent Gynaecology operating will be required.

An ATSM in Benign Gynaecology or equivalent is necessary for this post. The post is however designed to allow flexibility in the proposed job plan and existing colleagues are willing to negotiate areas of responsibility to fulfil overall service needs and attempt to ensure individuals can pursue their particular special interest areas. There are also formal departmental teaching and training responsibilities for undergraduate medical students and postgraduate trainees included in this post.

The Unit is the designated tertiary referral unit for the North East of Scotland and provides a full range of gynaecological services. The unit has responsibility for approximately 9000 gynaecology admissions per annum.

Successful candidates will join a strong team of 23 consultant obstetricians, gynaecologists and academic staff.

You will be fully supported by a thriving and friendly department and will be encouraged to take forward service and academic development.

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

For further information or to arrange to visit the department please contact:
Dr Mary Cairns, Unit Clinical Director Aberdeen Maternity Hospital mary.cairns

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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NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

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