Specialty Doctor in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

NHS HIGHLAND

Raigmore Hospital, Inverness

Salary - £64,158 - £99,975 pro rata per annumApplications are invited for this new Specialty Doctor post in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Raigmore Hospital.

Specialty Doctor in Obstetrics & GynaecologyRaigmore Hospital, InvernessFixed term for 12 monthsSalary - £64,158 - £99,975 pro rata per annumApplications are invited for this new Specialty Doctor post in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Raigmore Hospital.
The Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology serves a wide population from Highland, Argyll and Bute and Moray regions as well as the Western Isles. There are approximately 2,200 deliveries per year, and a broad range of obstetric and gynaecological services is provided. There are currently 27 Obstetric beds (four High Dependency) twelve Gynaecology/Breast surgery beds and a SCBU wing attached to the main hospital. Labour Ward comprises six rooms and a dedicated obstetric theatre. There are Gynaecology day case beds available in a separate unit. We have obstetric lists every morning with Gynaecology in the afternoon. Gynaecology have robotic operating for 1 day a week.
Specialist clinics include a joint antenatal/diabetic clinic, a multiple pregnancy clinic, fast-track gynaecology, outpatient hysteroscopy, colposcopy, infertility, and social gynaecology. Outpatient services include an Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit, 24-hour Maternity Assessment and Triage Unit, and a Fetal Medicine/Obstetric Scan Department. Raigmore Hospital is a Gynaecology-oncology cancer unit and part of Northern Cancer Alliance with close links to the Gynae-oncology Cancer Centre at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
The Centre for Health Sciences includes a modern Postgraduate Centre with outstanding training resources and excellent library facilities. The Highlands of Scotland is the most wonderful area in which to live and work. It also offers exceptional outdoor recreational opportunities.
Applicants are encouraged to visit the Department prior to application.
Dr Tracey Sturgeon Clinical Director for Gynaecology
Tel 01463 704000 Email;
Dr Darren Thomas Clinical Director for Obstetrics
EmailJob reference: 256697Closing date: Midnight Sunday 13 September 2026NHS 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.
NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.
We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.
Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through .