Consultant Anaesthetist with special interest In Acute Pain / Trauma Anaesthesia (LW)

Overview

Applications are welcome for the above permanent post based at the Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy. We are looking to appoint a Consultant Anaesthetist with a general interest to complement a department of 40 in a busy District General Hospital, with a particular interest in acute pain and / or trauma anaesthesia. We provide anaesthesia for a wide range of specialty surgery including Robotics, General Surgery, Breast, ENT, Maxillofacial, Obstetrics, Gynaecology (general and oncology), Trauma and Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology and Paediatrics. Day surgery is performed at a stand-alone unit in Dunfermline. We also provide support to a new National Treatment Centre for elective Orthopaedic work.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have FRCA or equivalent and be on the Specialist Register. The role involves contributing to anaesthesia services for diverse surgical specialties and supporting acute pain and trauma anaesthesia within a busy department.

Qualifications

FRCA or equivalent and be on the Specialist Register. Applicants must have full GMC Registration, a license to practise and be eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of interview. Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) route doctors are only eligible to apply for a substantive consultant post once it has been awarded. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training and that they have the knowledge, skills and experience required for practising as an eligible specialist in the UK.

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.

Contact

For informal discussions contact Dr Robert Thompson on 01592 643355 Ext 21623 or email Robert.Thompson@nhs.scot

Interviews

Interviews will be held on 28 November 2025.

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