We are looking  to appoint an Acute Medicine Consultant based in the Combined Assessment Unit in a well - reputable hospital in South West Scotland. Close to Glasgow and Carlisle.  This District General hospital opened in 2017 and has 347 beds, serving a population of around 148000 in the town and the surrounding region.

The post holder will work closely with the three existing Acute Medicine Consultants to provide senior presence and clinical leadership within the department, and will join a team of Consultant Physicians providing services in Acute/General Medicine. The post holder will contribute to the management of the CAU and work to develop changes in practice to improve the quality of patient care or facilitate early discharge.  He/she will contribute to clinical governance and audit within the Unit, and will provide teaching and supervision of nursing staff, junior medical staff and medical students.  There will be an opportunity to maintain an existing specialty interest or Acute Medicine Special Skill, subject to negotiation and local service needs.

This area offers beautiful countryside, from rugged cliffs and sandy beaches to forests, hills and rolling plains. There is a wide range of activities on offer, with watersports, fishing, birdwatching, golf, mountain-biking or cycling along the network of rural roads and much more.  House prices are reasonable, schools are good and you are within 2 hours of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Lake District and Newcastle.

Applications for part-time or job share employment are also welcome.

For further information, please contact Sally Butkovic; [email protected] 07389 721918, or apply online via our website.