13 Medical jobs in Scotland

Head Medical's Theatre Divison is going from strength to strength. We are particularly interested in hearing from Scrub Practitioners (ODPs and RNs) who are keen to pick up ad hoc scrub shifts across the Central Belt of Scotland. We can offer flexible working hours and ad hoc shifts in both NHS and private hospitals. We are looking for scrub staff of all specialities, however, in the coming months we will have increased opportunities for ophthalmic scrub practitioners. In order to apply, you must be eligible to work in the UK, currently registered with the NMC or HCPC and have a minimum of two years' post-graduate experience. For more information, please get in touch.  We look forward to having you onboard! 

Consultant Care of the Elderly – Dumfries and Galloway CESR applications considered  Head Medical are excited to be recruiting for a Consultant in Care of the Elderly to work in Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary, a newly purpose-built state of the art hospital.   Working in Dumfries & Galloway will give the successful Doctor the chance to show their dedication and determination in providing high quality clinical care to the area. You will benefit from the support of an enthusiastic and experienced multi-professional team committed to providing excellent patient care. If successful you will join a growing multi-professional team within Ward C4 and will shape service designs around frailty, front door and outreach to the community hospitals. To be considered for this role you must hold: Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC). Be on the Specialist register or eligible through CESR. The post is for full time however we are open to discussing part time or job share for the right candidate. Salary will follow NHS scales and be from £82,699 up to £109,849 dependent on experience. This job will be subject to a police check. Applications from those requiring a Visa will be considered. Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary is based on the outskirts of the town with the region itself offering beautiful countryside, from rugged cliffs and sandy beaches to forests, hills and rolling plains. With affordable housing and schools which perform consistently well in national rankings as well as easily commutable locations to visit you can achieve an excellent work/life balance within this job. To learn more about this fantastic opportunity get in touch with Allison on 0131 240 5287 or email Allison@headmedical.com . **If this post isn't right for you at this time please feel free to share with your friends and colleagues who might be interested. We pay £500 referral fee for successfully placed candidates.**  

Consultant in Emergency Medicine – Grampian An exciting opportunity is available for a Consultant in Emergency Medicine to work in a hospital and help in transforming the way it delivers remote and rural healthcare to the area. The hospital is in the heart of the community and is investing in the future by creating sustainable clinical services. The successful Doctor will be joining the team at an exciting time with the chance to practice the full range of Emergency Medicine, providing direct, Consultant led care with support for the wider clinical MDT. Opportunities can be discussed to those who may be interested in pre-hospital and retrieval services. With approximately 25,000 patients a year coming through the Emergency Department you will see a full range of paediatrics, trauma, and medical cases. The hospital is based in a beautiful part of Scotland and boasts a real sense of community. It offers affordable, high quality housing and a mix of excellent public and private sector education. The job itself will provide a good work/life balance giving you the time to enjoy the exceptional beaches, forests, and historical landmarks on offer through the area. To be considered for this role you must hold registration with the General Medical Council (GMC). Those trained in the UK should have evidence or higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry onto the Specialist register from date of interview or be able to have eligibility for specialist registration through CESR. Ideally, we are looking for someone full time but part time or job share can be discussed. Salary will follow NHS pay scales and be from £82,669 up to £109,849 dependent on experience. Those who may require a visa will be considered. This job is subject to a police check. If you are interested in learning more and would like to see a job description get in touch with Allison on 0131 240 5287 or email  allison@headmedical.com **If this post isn't right for you at this time please feel free to share with your friends and colleagues who might be interested. We pay £500 referral fee for successfully placed candidates.**

Consultant Cardiologist - Dumfries & Galloway Head Medical are currently seeking to appoint a Consultant Cardiologist to work in Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary, a new purpose-built state of-the-art hospital. The new District General Hospital was opened in 2017 and is based on the western outskirts of the town. The region itself offers beautiful countryside, from rugged cliffs and sandy beaches to forests, hills and rolling plains. With a wide range of activities on offer in the area you can maintain a great work/life balance. Housing prices are relatively low compared to the bigger cities and it boasts good schools for those in need. Being only 2 hours travel time from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Lake District and Newcastle you will be able to fully enjoy these places during time off. Being a part of the team will provide the successful Doctor with the ability to work in a modern environment providing high quality clinical care to the population of Dumfries & Galloway. To be considered for this post you must hold registration with the General Medical Council and be on the Specialist registration (or within 12 months of achieving this). Salary will follow NHS scales and be from £82,699 up to £109,849 and will be dependent on experience. This job will be subject to a police check. Applications from those requiring Tier 2 visas well be considered as well as those looking for part time or job share. To learn more, get in touch with Allison on 0131 240 5287 or email Allison@headmedical.com **If this post isn't right for you at this time please feel free to share with your friends and colleagues who might be interested. We pay £500 referral fee for successfully placed candidates.**

GP Locum required Mussleburgh - 6-8 sessions per week - no home visits Dates available throughout September and October             Busy GP practice is looking for additional GP cover throughout September and October £600 per day - outside of IR35 No Docman or home visits Can be flexible on start times   MUST be in Scottish Performers List and fully GMC registered with License to practice    

Head Medical are recruiting for a Consultant in Diabetes & Endocrinology to work at Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary, serving a scattered population of approximately 148,000 in South West Scotland. The position is expected to offer the Consultant the opportunity to work closely with excellent GPs and play a major role in the delivery of a full range of diabetes care in the region. It is hoped this additional resource will allow the delivery of in-patient diabetes services to be enhanced. The successful candidate will be joining a team which comprises of three Consultants, a Speciality Doctor, a rotating middle grader, 2.5 (wte) diabetes specialist nurses, 3.5 community diabetes specialist nurses and 4 specialist dieticians to assist in further developing an established and progressive multidisciplinary service. You will be expected to participate in acute medical receiving. The region has a Managed Clinical Network for Diabetes and medical students rotate regularly from Glasgow and Edinburgh through the unit. The medical unit includes an 18 bedded critical care unit and a 40 bed Medical Admission Unit. A full range of diabetes services is provided including; DAFNE and DESMOND education programmes, an insulin pump service, a multidisciplinary foot clinic, a multidisciplinary ANC clinic, a combined renal diabetes clinic and transitional diabetes service as well as Weekly Endocrine clinics being held and supported by nurse-lead endocrine testing. To be considered for this post you must hold registration with the General Medical Council and be on the Specialist registration (or within 12 months of achieving this). Salary will follow NHS scales and be from £82,699 up to £109,849 and will be dependent on experience. This job is subject to a police check. Applications from those requiring Tier 2 visas will be considered as well as those looking for part time or job share. To learn more, get in touch with Allison on 0131 240 5287 or email allison@headmedical.com. **If this post isn't right for you at this time please feel free to share with your friends and colleagues who might be interested. We pay £500 referral fee for successfully placed candidates.**

            Consultant Urologist - Scotland An exciting opportunity is available for a Consultant Urologist to join an existing team working in a fantastic district general hospital in Scotland. This is an ideal place for people who enjoy a quieter lifestyle and easy access to brilliant outdoor pursuits such as hill-walking and mountain biking. With great schools and exceptionally low crime rates this is a wonderful place to raise a family too. The Urology Department provide a core elective and emergency service to the region, with out-patient and cystoscopy services also provided at a local community hospital. There are established clinics in andrology and facilities are available for flow studies and transrectal ultrasound and prostate biopsy.  There is some flexibility with the Consultant job plan and we would be open to discussion on this, the intention is to offer the job on an 11 PA contract, with the current on call commitment at 1 in 2 from 8am Monday to 5pm Friday, which attracts an 8% availability supplement. There will be a requirement to take part in supervision and training of medical students, junior doctors and other staff. You will be rewarded with an excellent NHS salary and benefits package, plus relocation assistance, and accommodation (single) can be provided for the first 12 weeks. GMC registration and a licence to practise is essential, it may be possible to provide Tier 2 visa sponsorship so please get in touch if this would be required. For the substantive position you must be on the GMC Specialist register . Please contact Karen Diamond for further information and to discuss your suitability or apply with a current CV to be considered.  

            Consultant ENT Surgeon - Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland An excellent opportunity is now available for an experienced Consultant in ENT Surgery to join a district general hospital located in the south west of Scotland. This is a full time post working with a very strong multi-disciplinary team, you will be working alongside the current Consultant ENT Surgeon and supported by a Specialty Doctor and trainees.  You will contribute to the provision of out-patient clinics (general adult and paediatric services) at the main hospital and local community hospital, together with operating sessions at DGRI. Dumfries & Galloway is a beautiful rural location, the cost of living is very affordable and there are excellent schools available for those relocating with children. Crime rates are low also, and there are many opportunities to explore arts and theatre in the local area too. Situated in the south west of the country, there is easy access by road or rail to both Glasgow and Edinburgh. To the south you can reach Carlisle, in the north of England, in less than 30 minutes.   An excellent salary is on offer in line with NHS Scotland payscales, a relocation package may be available in some circumstances too. If you would like to find out more and review the full job description, then please contact Karen Diamond at Head Medical (0131 240 5261).   

Head Medical are recruiting Registered Nurses with Acute Medicine experience to work in locum posts throughout Scotland.  Being a locum nurse provides you with flexibility and control over your shifts, the hours you work and the type of work you do.  You can also take holidays whenever suits you, as a locum you will accrue holiday pay for every hour that you work.  This freedom will enable you to have full control over your work and life commitments and leave you feeling positive about your work/life balance.   Head Medical are committed to providing excellent rates of pay.  We want to provide the best service to our clients and the only way to do this is to provide the best staff, which is why we invest in you. We can offer you: Excellent rates of pay Dedicated recruitment team Quick and easy registration process Fast & friendly service What we need from you: NMC Registration Experience working in A&E, ITU, AAU, CCU or HDU Minimum 2 years post registration experience working within the NHS Full compliance – including minimum 2 years referencing, enhanced PVG, recent NHS experience Our thorough recruitment process ensures that we only provide the very best to our candidates and clients, if you are interested in locum work and you would like to hear more about working through Head Medical then please get in touch victoria@headmedical.com or nursing@headmedical.com .

Head Medical are assisting with the recruitment of a Practice nurse for a locum post in the Shetland Islands.  This role is to start ASAP for 6 months.   Shetland Islands: The scenic Shetland Islands are situated at the far north of Scotland in the North Atlantic between Great Britain, The Faroe Islands and Norway.  Shetland stretches around a hundred miles from north to south and its nearest neighbour is Orkney 50 miles away.  Due to the warm ocean current Shetland is much milder than other places on the same latitude.  The client will provide single board accommodation and return travel from within the UK. Requirements: Valid NMC registration Experience in long-term condition management (LTC) Child & Adult Immunisation experience (up to date BLS and anaphylaxis training required) Currently undertaking Cervical Cytology and HPV sampling (12+ months before update training is required). If you are interested please send a copy of your CV to victoria@headmedical.com  to discuss further.  

            Locum – Consultants in General Adult Psychiatry – Scotland   Opportunities are available for suitably qualified Consultants in General Adult Psychiatry to work in the Scottish Highlands on a locum basis for short- or longer-term placements. Please note this is inside IR35 regulations. Options are available for inpatient or community work based upon your skills and experience. Full GMC registration with a current license to practice is required along with a recent UK police clearance. AMP Section 22 status is also required in order to work in Psychiatry in Scotland. If you would like to discuss your availability please contact Karen Diamond at Head Medical on 0131 240 5261.    

            Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry - Part Time - Scotland   A Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is now required for a part time post located in the West of Scotland. The service is being expanded to include local provision in Bute & Cowal and we are recruiting for a Consultant to contribute to these developing services which will form two new branches of the existing CAMHS team. The services will replicate the multi-disciplinary team model in place in the region and it will include Psychological and Specialist Medical support alongside Primary Mental Health staff and Clinicians at Band 6 & 7. A specialist interest in children and young people with eating disorders is highly desirable.   This requirement is 0.5 WTE and the specific days can be negotiated.   You will hold full registration with a license to practise with the General Medical Council in the UK, and on (or eligible for) Specialist Registration in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. The CAMHS service within Argyll and Bute serves an area with a population of around 87,000. The service is provided for children and their families from early life up to school leaving age and operates with a multidisciplinary, multi-agency ethos. There are good links with paediatric services, adult mental health, the local authority and education services.   If you would like further information and to discuss this opportunity, then please call Karen Diamond at Head Medical on 0131 240 5261 or email karen@headmedical.com.

            Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry - part time substantive Due to an expansion of the service there is a position now available for a Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry to be based in Bute and the Cowal peninsula in the west of Scotland. You will be developing the service in this area and a special interest in eating disorders is highly desirable. Previous Consultant experience is required and it is essential that you are on the GMC Specialist Register or eligible for this within 6 months. This is a part time post, working 20 hours per week (5 PAs) and the salary will be offered on a pro rate basis, plus NHS benefits. The post is part of a multi-disciplinary CAMHS team which aims to work collaboratively and flexibly to achieve a very high standard of care. The team philosophy is to provide for the assessment and treatment of young people who have moderate to severe mental health difficulties using evidence-based practice in the context of the young people’s personal development, with the aim of preventing chronic difficulties whenever possible. The service aims to be responsive to the needs of young people presenting with a wide range of mental health disorders. If you are interested in more information then please contact Karen Diamond at Head Medical initially.