80 new junior doctors have joined the 12,000 strong workforce as part of their foundation programme.
Dr Jane Burns, Medical Director, said:
“I extend the warmest welcome to NHS Lanarkshire’s new junior doctors joining us as part of their foundation programme. It is inspiring to see so many dedicated individuals coming to work with us in caring for the people of Lanarkshire.
“On behalf of our incredible workforce I am delighted to welcome our new doctors to the health board.”
Dr Mark Robertson, Paediatric Trainee, said:
“Since joining the team at University Hospital Wishaw, working first in the Neonatal Unit and then in Paediatrics, everyone has been exceptionally welcoming and supportive.
“Such a friendly, encouraging team totally changes the hospital environment and I am looking forward to working with new colleagues here as we care for our patients.
“The Neonatal department is certainly busy and brings many challenges but, overall, I am very much looking forward to my new job in NHS Lanarkshire.”
New junior doctors join University Hospital Hairmyers, University Hospital Monklands and University Hospital Wishaw, including within the Neonatal Ward which recently featured on BBC Scotland’s Tiny Lives series. Other areas the new doctors will work across are Emergency Medicine, Intensive Care Medicine, General Medicine and General Surgery.
