Consultant Surgeon

CONSULTANT GENERAL SURGERY
NHS HIGHLAND
LORN & ISLANDS HOSPITAL, OBAN

PERMANENT FULL TIME POST – 10 PAs per week (2 EPAs available)

£111,430 - £148,064 per annum.
Flexible Contract options available
Applications are sought for a Consultant General Surgeon to work in our unique, busy Rural General Hospital in Oban.

The hospital itself is located in the West Coast of Scotland, but close enough to be able to drive to the central belt in two hours. So, you have the beauty of the sensational outdoors, combined with the convenience of being within striking distance of the major Scottish centres – and two hours from Glasgow international airport.

'Generalism is our Specialism', and we are happy to consider any subspecialty interest provided you are 'Emergency General Surgery' trained. We are eager to support other training or experience you may require, making this a truly unique opportunity.

This isn't a job for someone interested in just maintaining rural surgical services. This is about making them fit for the future.

If this sounds refreshing, then why not consider joining us as a Consultant Surgeon here at the Lorn and Islands Rural General Hospital in Oban on the west coast of Scotland.

The job is advertised on a 10 PA (plus 2 EPAs) basis, but applications for part time/flexible working will be considered.

Within this role we can offer a Global Citizens contract for a period of 3yrs. The job can
offer
10 weeks* (paid) each year which will be captured in your job plan dedicated to contributing to global health work either in a partner country or working in Scotland to support global health activity with partners. Work could be online teaching, engagement with global and national policy makers in partner countries to support development, strengthening or evaluation of services. You will have the support of the Global Health Academy based in Edinburgh, which can identify projects for you to join overseas and can assist in travel and visa arrangements for self-directed projects. Example program countries include Malawi, Zambia and Rwanda. (*This excludes annual leave and study leave – which could be added to this time.)

More information on working in Oban is available at

Informal Enquiries To
Mr Casear Zawal, Consultant Surgeon email:

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Mr David Rae, Consultant Surgeon email:

Closing date for applications: Midnight Sunday 12th October 2025

Job reference: 226858

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.