Dr. Kirsty Cole MBE @_KColeo
Orkney GP • From The Black Isle • Oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure linkedin.com/in/kirstyascole Scotland Joined February 2022-
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Attending @gmcuk workshop today "Caring for a workforce under pressure" with colleagues from across hospital & #TeamGP in @NHSOrkney.
Got to be quote of the day - what a race. Strong. Powerful. Smart. Inspirational. "You can be an academic bad-ass and a track Goddess." 🔥 #AmyHunt #Athletics #Incredible
Got to be quote of the day - what a race. Strong. Powerful. Smart. Inspirational. "You can be an academic bad-ass and a track Goddess." 🔥 #AmyHunt #Athletics #Incredible
"We need an NHS culture in which every doctor can speak up" Incredibly important, essential, for us all to work safe in the knowledge that it is SAFE to speak up. Too many cases of (actual & threatened) GMC referrals & lawyers letters - that culture needs to end #SpeakUpWeek
"We need an NHS culture in which every doctor can speak up" Incredibly important, essential, for us all to work safe in the knowledge that it is SAFE to speak up. Too many cases of (actual & threatened) GMC referrals & lawyers letters - that culture needs to end #SpeakUpWeek
Rosie making sure she gets her slot in the suitcase 🤣...too early Rosie, Jo doesn't leave for a while yet!
Every year on September 13, we unite worldwide to raise awareness of sepsis. In 2025, our global focus is stronger than ever: reducing sepsis-related deaths, promoting prevention, and spotlighting milestones in the 2030 Global Agenda for Sepsis.
Latest vacancies at @NHSOrkney: 🔹 Consultant General Surgeon 🔹 Consultant Physician 🔹 Facilities Services Administrator 🔹 Inpatients Ward Clerk 🔹 Maintenance Technician (Multi-skilled) - Electrical 🔹 Relief Advanced Nurse Practitioner ➡️ More info: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Home/Job?chkDi…
I love this photo! Some of the wonderful @NHSOrkney and #TeamGP staff who volunteered (and/or competed!) at The #Orkney2025 Island Games in their days off and annual leave. #TeamWork #volunteers
Well that was a new experience. My trainers tested positive for TNT at the airport today 😲 🫨 Thankfully after thorough examination it was confirmed I wasn't smuggling explosives and was allowed to continue my travels. #SafetyFirst !!
Brilliant partnership working with our @Scotambservice colleagues at #Orkney2025.
Brilliant partnership working with our @Scotambservice colleagues at #Orkney2025.
A tremendous resource for our medical team to have on hand. Part of the huge team effort to care for all the athletes at #Orkney2025 and the #IslandGames2025 Thankyou @NHSOrkney and the Radiology Team.
A tremendous resource for our medical team to have on hand. Part of the huge team effort to care for all the athletes at #Orkney2025 and the #IslandGames2025 Thankyou @NHSOrkney and the Radiology Team.
Pye taking sensible sun protection precautions at #orkneyislandgames2025 #Orkney2025
Proud of the medical team at the @orkney2025 2025 Opening Ceremony. Professional, organised and caring - just what you want! Thankyou for the kit @BASICSScotland, @BritishRedCross and Sandpiper Trust, and for the training and leadership @JuttaMeiwald and Alex. #Orkney2025
My nephew was so pleased with his own wit and humour yesterday. He made an I-pad.... 👁 👁 🧐 🤣🤣 #kids
Wonderful neighbours have an eclectic group of chickens. Super fresh tasty mix of free range eggs is the result 👌 😋
Final volunteer training session done. 40 days to go!! So excited! 🏃♀️ ⚽️ 🏹 💃🏻 🏊♀️ ⛵️ 🚴♀️ #InternationalIslandGames #Orkney2025 #MedicalVolunteering

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Royal College of Phys... @RCPEdin
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