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Consultant in Neurological & Stroke Rehabilitation

Employer
NHS Lothian
Location
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Salary
(£87,534 - £116,313)
Closing date
26 Jan 2022

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Profession
Specialist doctor, Neurology, Stroke medicine
Grade
Consultant
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
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Job Details

Astley Ainslie Hospital

Applications are invited for the above post in a permanent or temporary/locum role. 

Applications are welcome from physicians with CCT in any of Rehabilitation Medicine, Neurology; Stroke Medicine or Medicine for the Elderly, who are interested in providing a holistic rehabilitative approach to patients. The service will support including sessional activity in the applicant’s parent specialty depending on availability of sessions within the chosen host specialty. 

This post offers opportunity and challenge to join an enthusiastic neurorehabilitation service evolving from a diagnosis-based to a needs-based model inclusive of all forms of neurological impairment, including oncological and functional neurological disorders. 

Academic opportunities exist in terms of specialty training, university teaching and research activity. 

Edinburgh, ranked 2nd in the Deutsche Bank Quality of Life Index of Cities, is renowned for its cultural heritage, and offers easy commuting and access to areas of outstanding scenery.  More detailed departmental and specialty information can be found in the job description available via email address/link below. 

For an informal discussion please contact - Dr Alasdair FitzGerald, Clinical Lead on 0131 537 9039 or email alasdair.fitzgerald@nhslothi​an.scot.nhs.uk 

For a job pack detailing the minimum requirements for this post and de-tails of how to apply, please click the Apply button.

Closing date: 26 January 2021.

Interview date: 10 February 2021.

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About

NHS Lothian is the second largest health board in Scotland serving the fastest growing population. We cover four local authority areas, including the city of Edinburgh. As one of the largest healthcare organisations in the UK, we invest approximately £1.6 billion a year in protecting and improving the health and wellbeing of our communities. Our permanent workforce of over 28,000 delivers a comprehensive range of primary, community-based and acute hospital services to a population of over 850,000 people. We have 21 hospitals, 119 GP practices, 182 community pharmacies, 173 general dental practices and 127 optometry practices. As a regional centre, we also provide some services for patients in neighbouring areas and we are a national centre of expertise for other specialties, serving people across Scotland.
We have recently invested in a brand-new children’s hospital, the Royal Hospital for Children & Young People, and a new state of the art Department for Clinical Neurosciences. Now is also an exciting time to join our ophthalmology and oncology teams as we embark on plans to invest significant capital into building leading treatment and research centres.

Living in the Lothians

Edinburgh and the Lothians are all home to ample amenities, beautiful countryside and rich history. With museums, castles, beaches, markets, plenty of activities for the family, shops, restaurants and a vibrant nightlife – all on your doorstep – there truly is something for everyone here.
Edinburgh, home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is consistently named one of the best cities in the UK to live in and people come from all over the world to visit. The city hosts the annual Festival Fringe and world-famous Hogmanay events and has great transport links, being home to Scotland’s busiest airport and the UK’s second largest train station.

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