Specialty Doctor Anaesthetics
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- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- 40
- Hours / week
- 40
- Posted
- 20/08/2026
- Closes
- 07/09/2026
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This is a 12-month fixed-term Specialty Doctor post in Anaesthesia within NHS Ayrshire and Arran, based at University Hospital Ayr. The role involves 10 programmed activities, including direct clinical care and supporting professional activities. The successful applicant will join a large team of anaesthetists and have opportunities to develop subspecialty interests like perioperative medicine, regional anaesthesia, and critical care. The post includes a full shift pattern for emergency anaesthesia and critical care input.
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Job reference:
257317
Salary:
Specialty Doctor - 2022 (£64,158 - £99,975)
Job closing date:
07/09/2026
Job Type:
Medical and Dental
Location:
University Hospital Ayr
Employment type:
Fixed-term
Hours Per Week:
40
Job posted date:
20/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Department:
Anaesthetics
Job Advert
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.
Applications are invited from enthusiastic and forward thinking anaesthetists for a 12 month Specialty Doctor in Anaesthesia post within NHS Ayrshire and Arran (NHSAA). This post is available for 10 programmed activities, with 9 direct clinical care and 1 supporting professional activities and based at the University Hospital Ayr (UHA).
The successful applicant will be joining a team of 44 Consultant Anaesthetists, 1 Specialist, 1 Associate Specialists, 15 SAS doctors, 20 Anaesthetists in training and 3 Anaesthesia Associates. NHSAA has two district general hospitals. UHA and University Hospital Crosshouse (UHC).
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