Work With Us Newsletter - April 2021
Welcome to the NHS Dumfries & Galloway Work With Us Newsletter. This newsletter will highlight jobs of the month within our Health Board, as well as some news stories we think might be of interest to you. Scroll down to see our current jobs of the month and our GP virtual recruitment event and brochure.
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Job Vacancies Of The Month
See below some of our current vacancies - Not for you, but know someone who might be interested? Feel free to share!
Respiratory Consultant
NHS Dumfries and Galloway has recently committed substantial additional investment to ensure that the innovative patient-centred work we have started continues to grow and develop. We would love to hear from you if you have novel ideas and energy, understand the benefits of a whole team approach, and want the opportunity to make a real difference to the Respiratory Health of the people of Dumfries and Galloway.
Are you passionate about outstanding patient care?
If so, then our forward looking, multidisciplinary, Respiratory Service could be just the right place for you.
For more information and how to apply please Click here
Application closing date : 06/05/2021
Consultant in Gastroenterology
Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary are looking for a substantive Consultant to provide Medical Gastroenterology services in the D&G region.
If you are a Consultant in Gastroenterology and looking to join a small, friendly and supportive team, this could be the job for you!
For more information and how to apply please Click here
Application closing date : 22/04/2021
Consultant in General Surgery with Gastrointestinal Surgery
An opportunity is available for a Consultant General Surgeon with an interest in Gastrointestinal surgery to join the General Surgery Department at Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary, located in the south of Scotland.
The Department of Surgery provide a comprehensive elective and emergency general surgical service, with day case/endoscopy/out-patient services also provided at the Galloway Community Hospital in Stranraer. The combined Gastro-intestinal Services are largely provided by surgeons with an Upper GI interest and colorectal interest, and they deal with 130 new cases of colorectal cancers and 40-50 oesophagogastric cancers per annum.
As a Consultant in this department you must have strong general surgery skills and most special interests can be considered, with a preference for Paediatric, Endocrinology and GI. Joining a team of 12 Consultants, you will contribute to the ongoing development of general and laparoscopic surgery as well as participate in the 1:8 emergency on-call rota. Experience in advanced laparoscopic surgery is highly desirable.
For more information and how to apply please Click here
Application closing date : 29/04/2021
Consultant Neurologist
We are looking to appoint a dynamic Consultant to join the Neurology Team based at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary. The successful applicant will work as one of the two Neurologists bases at DGRI and will be supported by the Neurology Specialist Nurses.
This post is suitable for a general Neurologist. So if you are a Consultant Neurologist looking for your next role, why not consider Dumfries and Galloway?
For more information and how to apply please Click here
Application closing date 07/05/2021
Community Mental Health Nurse
The Community Mental Health Team are looking for a highly motivated, organised and person centred individual to join them. They are a well established team providing treatment for adults aged 18 years and above, who experience a range of organic and or functioning mental health conditions.
Would you like a new challenge in a mental health setting? This could be an exciting new chapter!
For more information and how to apply please Click here
Application closing date : 16/04/2021
Advanced Practitioner (ESP)
An opportunity has arisen to appoint an Advanced Practitioner in NHS Dumfries & Galloway to work as part of the Orthopaedic team.
We are looking for a Physiotherapist with significant knowledge, skills and experience in the management of patients presenting with a wide range of acute, complex and chronic spinal conditions.
You will work closely with the Consultants within Orthopaedic clinic setting, using advanced scope of practice and highly specialised clinical reasoning skills. You will be taking initial history, clinical assessment, order appropriate investigations to formulate an effective treatment plan, make differential diagnosis, onward referrals and discharges.
If you think this role is for your please check out more information and how to apply by Clicking here
Application closing date : 03/05/2021
If you have any questions we would love to hear from you : dg.jobs@nhs.scot
Virtual GP Recruitment Event
Don't miss out on this event!
Join us this Saturday 17th April 2021
10:30am-12pm
Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary are looking for a substantive Consultant to provide Medical Gastroenterology services in the D&G region.
If you are a Consultant in Gastroenterology and looking to join a small, friendly and supportive team, this could be the job for you!
For more information and how to apply please Click here
Application closing date : 22/04/2021
We are hosting a virtual recruitment event for GPs. Whether you decide to join us on the day to meet our practices, or you decide to apply directly to the practices via the links in the brochure, please see this as the first warm welcome on behalf of the Primary care teams to our region.
Within the brochure, you will find:
- A full event agenda
- Highlights about each of the practices taking part in the event.
- Information about opportunities at our local hospital and Out of hours
- Information about the local area
Click on the image above to download our event brochure
Work, Live, Play in D&G
Where is Dumfries and Galloway?
We are located in South West Scotland, a great central location between Scotland & England allowing easy travel north and south, in just a few hours you can be in a major city.
The region is home to approximately 150,000 and provides an amazing work-life balance for people at any stage of their career, with excellent education options and great house prices, on average 55% cheaper compared to cities in Scotland. If you love the outdoors, we have incredible scenery, beaches and loads of activities to enjoy in your free time. There is also a growing festival scene in D&G bringing the community together with something to offer everyone.
For information on NHS Dumfries & Galloway, including details of our facilities and beautiful surrondings, check out our Work, Live, Play digital Brochure below…
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