SP248471 - Locum Appointment for Training (ST3+)

Hours: 40 hours per week Location: Specialist Rehabilitation Service, Woodend Hospital, Aberdeen

The Postgraduate Dean confirms that this placement and / or programme has the required educational and Postgraduate Dean's approval.

This stimulating and enjoyable post is primarily based within the Specialist Rehabilitation Service predominantly based at Woodend Hospital but may include some outpatient and community work.

The service comprises of several inpatient units: Neurological Rehabilitation Unit (NRU), Orthopedic Rehabilitation unit (ORU) Stroke Rehabilitation Unit (SRU) and the LINKS Unit which includes amputee, orthopaedic and elderly inpatient beds The service also provides input into the major trauma patients within Aberdeen Royal infirmary.

In addition to a busy inpatient service, the Service also has extensive links with community services with Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire. This includes outpatient clinics and the Horizons Rehabilitation Centre and sometimes in hospitals elsewhere.

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 www.gmc-uk.org

Applicants may be eligible for excess travel and relocation expenses. Information regarding nationally agreed excess travel and relocation are contained in NHS Circular PCS(DD) 2010/8. Relocation information can be accessed by visiting:

https://www.scotmt.scot.nhs.uk/recruitment/specialty-recruitment/key-documents

Please note, this post will follow the 'Medical Prioritisation Act 2026' - more information can be found here: Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill – Information for app

Interested prospective candidates should contact Dr Santanu Sarkar, Clinical lead via (01224) 556582 or e-mail ***email_hidden***

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.