Job Description

Would you enjoy the unique challenge of being a General Surgeon who would like to deliver care out of a state-of-the-art healthcare facility? We are looking for a Consultant Surgeon with a passion for high quality, patient-centred care, and a desire to help develop our medical service supporting our vibrant community of 22,000.

You should possess strong general skills in your specialty practice with being JAG accredited for endoscopies. Team working is crucial to the effective delivery of care and strong interpersonal skills are essential. NHS Orkney is a collaborative organisation, and you will be supported to undertake this highly rewarding work by colleagues from across NHS Scotland, including close liaison with colleagues in NHS Grampian and our national emergency retrieval teams.

What can we offer you?

• We are open to working flexibly with the right candidate and can offer full-time, part-time, or annualised hours meaning you have the flexibility to commute to our islands
• Stunning place with beautiful nature and a rich culture to enjoy
• Appropriate study leave
• Possibility of spending time in larger centres to maintain and/or develop skills

Orkney is a wonderful place to live and work and has been voted the happiest place to live in the UK, offering excellent schools, good leisure facilities, unique wildlife and amazing scenery. The excellent ferry and air connections make travel to the Scottish mainland, Shetland, and even Norway quite easy.

There is a rich archaeological history to be explored, as well as many outdoor pursuits, including diving in Scapa Flow, kayaking, walking, cycling, bird watching, and many more. Orcadian culture is rich, with music and arts and crafts well represented, and the St Magnus Music Festival in June is internationally renowned.

To find out more about working for NHS Orkney please visit: and for living in Orkney:

If we have piqued your interest, contact Dr Monique Sterrenburg to discuss this exciting position:

Closing Date - Sunday 17th September 2023

Interview Date - Wednesday 27th September 2023

Supporting Documents for Consultant General Surgeon

(PDF)

Company

NHS Orkney is working hard to be the best remote and rural care provider in the UK, do you want to play a part in helping us achieve our vision?

With views as far as the eyes can see, stunning beaches and miles-upon-miles of coastline, you\'ll always find your own space in Orkney. Lying off the northern coast of Scotland, between John O\'Groats and the Shetland Isles, these enchanting islands await you. With this, it is no surprise that Orkney has been voted the best place to live in Scotland for eight years running.
Orkney is an archipelago of 70 beautiful islands, of which 17 are inhabited.

As a genuinely wonderful place to live, Orkney offers unique wildlife, amazing scenery and real opportunity to experience a wide range of cultural and sporting activities. There is something for everyone; state-of-the-art leisure facilities, various clubs and societies, and an excellent education system creates our strong community spirit.

NHS Orkney\'s hospital and healthcare facility, The Balfour, opened in 2019 and is transforming the way healthcare is delivered. With inpatient wards, an emergency department, outpatients, diagnostic services, Dentistry, two GP practices and the Scottish Ambulance Service all under one roof, there are excellent opportunities for close multidisciplinary working to benefit our patients. We are now working towards further investment in our outer island facilities. These developments allow us to drive forward service improvement with confidence.

If you\'re enthused by what we have to offer, share our vision, and believe you can contribute to NHS Orkney, we would be thrilled to hear from you.

• The Balfour Hospital

Foreland Road
Kirkwall
KW15 1NZ

Find Us Website Telephone 01856 888000 Location The Balfour
Foreland Road
Kirkwall
Orkney
KW15 1NZ
GB

British Medical Journal