17 Medical jobs in Scotland

  Salaried GP with MSK - Chronic Pain special interest       This friendly, long established and innovative practice with a commitment to providing high quality person-centred care to their patients is seeking like-minded individuals.     They launched a transformational new model of primary care inspired by the Alaskan Nuka system’s person-centred model of care in August 2016 and this is now successfully embedded into the multi-disciplinary team.    The successful candidate would work in small teams, looking after a defined patient list, the aim is to optimise relationships and continuity in order improve health & wellness outcomes, use of health services and patient & staff experience.      In addition to a very dynamic attached community team based on the premises also available within their MDT setting is a successful Behavioural Health Psychology Service and social prescribing initiative with excellent links with 3rd sector.   We also have 2 exciting  newly established initiatives:   Inhouse MSK/physiotherapy service whereby patient’s can drop in rather than make contact with the practice first   Chronic pain coaching service – enabling patients with chronic pain to manage their pain levels to allow them to pursue their day-to-day activities   The practice is enthusiastically working towards having a full time Mental Health Wellbeing Nurse based onsite, taking direct referrals from the team for patients who require brief interventions at times of crisis and it is hoped this initiative will be up and running by July 2018. The practice profile is as follows:   • Four GPs,  5 Nurse Practitioners (all independent prescribers) 2 Practice Nurses, 5 HCAs  • Four teams, comprising GP, Nurse Practitioner, HCA and admin • List size: 10,049 patients  • Golden Hello possible • Full parity for partnership (if partnership desired) • Supportive of candidate if wishes to have external interests, e.g OOH, community hospital, portfolio GP • Modern, bright premises which were funded under private initiative and are currently working towards Tayside Health Board being added onto the lease.   • 1 WTE Social Prescribing Co-ordinator • 0.6 WTE Behavioural  Health Psychologist  • Weekly drop-in Carers session providing support and advice to carers • Undergraduate and FY2 training with good links to Dundee Medical School • Local GP Ward in Community Hospital and hospice funded by Lippen Care • Innovative and forward looking practice • Award-winning and motivated Patient Participation Group who contribute to most aspects of practice activities • Quarterly practice newsletter with wide distribution amongst practice population • Informative website regularly updated with relevant patient services and useful information • Regular MDT meetings  • Semi-rural location • Excellent local amenities with good schools, affordable housing and local community campus for leisure activities • Excellent travel links to Dundee and Aberdeen with ease of access to local Angus Glens for recreation purposes • Opportunities to be involved and have a say in how services are developed and run both locally and within the Practice   This post offers a huge opportunity to participate in shaping an exciting, government supported, primary care initiative.  The practice has excellent links with Angus Health & Social Care Partnership and Tayside Health Board who are fully supportive of the Partnership undertaking this development.   Candidates should be GMC registered with a licence to practice and on the GP register  

Consultant Physician in General Medicine - Western Isles The role of Consultant Physician in NHS Western Isles is both challenging and rewarding. Working in a modern well equipped acute sector, supported by a well trained multi professional team, the Consultant Physician provides both emergency and elective care to a high standard. Working within a small team, supported by excellent links with larger units and with high quality connectivity and transport arrangements, the Consultant Physician is the key decision maker for the management of acute medical presentations. The post holder will be based in the Western Isles Hospital which is a Rural General Hospital (Plus) situated in Stornoway, the largest town in the Western Isles. It is a modern, well equipped hospital with a bed complement of 96. There are four acute wards:  2 medical (one of which contains a 4 bedded High Dependency Area (HDA) 2 surgical (one of which is a day surgery unit) and a maternity unit of 6 beds. In addition there are intermediate care (nurse led) orthopaedic and general rehabilitation beds, a 4 bed paediatric area and a 6-bed dedicated stroke rehabilitation unit. The services provided within the medical speciality form a considerable proportion of the workload in the hospital. There are 400 - 450 new out patient referrals per year and approximately 2000 un-selected admissions per year.  There is a separately staffed Day Hospital for clinics and treatment. The WIH uses an innovative approach to the provision of Out of Hours cover. Overnight work is carried out by GPs and Specialist Nurses; weekend day time Out Of Hours work is provided by Junior Doctors and Specialist Nurses.  To be successful in this role you must be on the GMC Specialist Register with current licence to practise, or be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the date of interview. Salary will follow the NHS payscale. Get in touch with Allison on allison@headmedical.com or 0131 240 5287 to discuss the role further. Head Medical have a refer a friend scheme and if you refer anyone who is successful for a job we will pay you £500 as a thank you. 

I am looking for experienced agency Scrub Practitioners for block bookings in the West of Scotland. I can offer full-time (37.5 hours per week over 4 days) or part-time hours starting in March 2019. I have worked with my client for many years and would like to provide them with the highest calibre of agency theatre staff. You must be a  Registered Nurse or ODP with full registration with the NMC or HCPC and have at least 18 months' post-registration experience in a perioperative setting. You must also be eligible to work in the UK.  Our small, friendly team at Head Medical has a wealth of knowledge about the theatre industry in Scotland. Pop in for a cup of tea at our offices in Edinburgh to find out more about what we can offer you. Please pass on my details to any of your friends who might want to apply. It's the start of a wonderful adventure! See you soon. 

Locum GP sessions March & April   £650 per day - Outside IR35 Lanarkshire   I am looking for regular GP cover in Lanarkshire throughout March and April. Variety of dates available, no out of hours. Please contact me for more details Jo Hood Head of UK & Ireland Recruitment Team  

Consultant Histopathologist - Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland             An excellent opportunity is now available for an experienced Consultant Histopathologist to join a district general hospital located in the south west of Scotland. This is a full time post working with a very strong team, you will be working in a team of four experienced Consultants. The aim of the department is to provide diagnostic and clinical advisory services, provision of histopathology, diagnostic cytopathology and mortuary and autopsy services. GMC Specialist Registration (or eligibility for) will be required for the post, and you will hold FRCPAth or equivalent. Wide experience in all aspects of pathology, including autopsies is required, alongside a familiarity with current national guidelines and the required RCPath Datasets. 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).   

Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology - Dumfries & Galloway A new and exciting opportunity has come up to work as a Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology in Dumfries & Galloway. If you would like to join a hospital where you will be part of a very well supported department, with access to senior members and regular departmental meetings to ensure all runs smoothly,then this will be the place for you. The successful candidate will work in a 347-bed district general in the town of Dumfries and serve a scattered population of approximately 148,500. The hospitals location is outstandingly beautiful, with the landscape as a key feature in the design of the hospital completed in 2017. Dumfries is well located for access to Scottish cities such as Glasgow and Edinburgh and is just a short drive from Carlisle in the north of England. Housing costs remain affordable, with excellent schools and low crime rates. This job is full time however we are open to hearing from those unable to work full time. Salary will follow NHS pay scales. Applicant must be GMC registered with a licence to practice and on the specialist register. Please get in touch with Allison to discuss further. Call 0131 240 5287 or email allison@headmedical.com. **If this post isn't right for you at this time please do feel free to share with your friends and colleagues who might be interested. We pay £500 referral fee for successfully placed candidates.**

Specialty Doctor in Obstetrics & Gynaecology - Dumfries & Galloway A new and exciting opportunity has come up to work as a Specialty Doctor in Obstetrics & Gynaecology in Dumfries & Galloway. If you would like to join a hospital where you will be part of a very well supported department, with access to senior members and regular departmental meetings to ensure all runs smoothly,then this will be the place for you. The successful candidate will work in a 347-bed district general in the town of Dumfries and serve a scattered population of approximately 148,500. The hospitals location is outstandingly beautiful, with the landscape as a key feature in the design of the hospital completed in 2017. Dumfries is well located for access to Scottish cities such as Glasgow and Edinburgh and is just a short drive from Carlisle in the north of England. Housing costs remain affordable, with excellent schools and low crime rates. This job is full time however we are open to hearing from those unable to work full time. Salary will follow NHS pay scales. Applicant must be GMC registered with a licence to practice or eligible to register. Please get in touch with Allison to discuss further. Call 0131 240 5287 or email allison@headmedical.com. **If this post isn't right for you at this time please do feel free to share with your friends and colleagues who might be interested. We pay £500 referral fee for successfully placed candidates.**

Specialty Doctor in Paediatrics – Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland             An excellent opportunity is available for a Specialty Doctor in Paediatrics to join NHS Dumfries & Galloway and work from their fantastic newly build district general hospital located in the south of Scotland. We are delighted to have been selected to take on the exclusive recruitment for NHS Dumfries and Galloway and have been hugely impressed when meeting the Paediatric Department. If you would like to join a hospital where you will be part of a very well supported department, with access to senior members and regular departmental meetings to ensure all runs smoothly, then this will be the place for you. With a newly designed Paediatric and Neonatal In-Patient facility at the new DGRI you will have excellent facilities to provide acute assessment and care of children and neonates. There will be additional commitments to general paediatric and/or community paediatric outpatient work. Additional training can be provided where required. All special interests can be accommodated and you will be encouraged to develop your skills. In a hospital of this size you will have the opportunity to take an active part in specialist services and to be part of service review and development. The Children’s Ward comprises of 12 in-patient beds, plus 8 beds as 23-hour care and 4 assessment beds. Surgical beds are shared between general surgery and orthopaedic surgery, with some admissions from other specialities also. The Neonatal Unit is classed as a Level 2 facility, however they do not provide long term ventilation; there is a policy of antenatal transfer to Glasgow where delivery is expected at less than 30-32 weeks, and where required they will intubate then transfer neonates to Glasgow/Edinburgh for specialist care. The new unit has 9 cots which comprises of 3 intensive care, 6 special care and also 2 transitional care rooms. You will currently have at least two years middle grade Paediatrics experience and valid GMC registration with a current license to practise. You will be joining a team of 7 Consultants, 4 permanent doctors, and 2 trainees.  There has been a significant development in the Women and Children’s Services in Dumfries & Galloway, in addition to the new unit, there is also ‘The Willows’ which is a centre for children and families that opened in 2016, a strong management team structure for the Women and Children’s Service is in place which ensures clear lines of accountability and clinical governance, and also there has been development of the community Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service. As a Specialty Doctor in Paediatrics you will be working 10 sessions per week, with a resident 2 nd on-call rota (a Consultant will be available at home for support).  You will be located in a truly beautiful rural location. A lovely place for families and those with a keen interest in outdoor pursuits. At the same time, you are within easy reach of the cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh, or travelling south across the border to Carlisle in the north of England. There is a low crime rate, excellent schools and affordable housing. If you would like to hear more about this opportunity and review the details in full, then please get in touch with Karen Diamond at Head Medical.

A fantastic opportunity is available for a Specialty Doctor in Emergency Medicine to join the Emergency Medical team in the new state of the art District General Hospital in Dumfries & Galloway. The successful candidate will be based in Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary, which is the principal Emergency Department in the South-West of Scotland providing Emergency services to Dumfries and the surrounding catchment area with a population of approximately 148,500 people. The role will involve dealing with a full range of emergency care. You will work as part of a consultant led multidisciplinary team comprising of, doctors in training, Nurse Practitioners and GPs with an interest in Emergency Medicine. The hospital is a designated Trauma Unit and has most core specialities on site. In particular there is immediate access to the full support of acute receiving teams in the event of paediatric, medical or surgical emergencies. As well as providing quality patient care you will be offered training and time for supporting professional activities. The post will provide the successful clinician with the training opportunities and support required to develop Emergency Medicine competencies. The aim would be to work towards completion of all aspects of the CESR process for motivated individuals. Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary have an excellent active and forward-thinking educational department and have been rated best in Board in Scotland for training in 2016 GMC survey and are rated in the top ten Boards in the UK for Foundation training two years running.   Dumfries & Galloway is a picturesque rural area in southwest Scotland with excellent transport links with easy access to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Northern England. The region offers excellent schools and quality, affordable housing. This job is full time however we are open to hearing from those unable to work full time. Salary will follow NHS pay scales. Applicant must be GMC registered with a licence to practice or eligible. Please get in touch with Allison to discuss further. Call 0131 240 5287 or email allison@headmedical.com. **If this post isn't right for you at this time please do feel free to share with your friends and colleagues who might be interested. We pay £500 referral fee for successfully placed candidates.**

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). 

Consultant Physician with an interest in Diabetes & Endocrinology​ - Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland               An excellent opportunity is now available for an experienced Consultant Physician with an interest in Diabetes & Endocrinology 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 Physician with interest in Diabetes and Endocrinology and the aim is to increase the local Diabetes Services to support managing diabetes in an inpatient setting.  Wide general experience in all aspects of general medicine, diabetes/thyroid disease will be required, alongside specialty training in diabetes care and basic endocrinology also. GMC registration will be required, ideally you will be on or eligible for the specialist register also.  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). 

Consultant Physician in Respiratory & General Medicine - Dumfries & Galloway A fantastic opportunity is now available for a Consultant Physician in Respiratory & General Medicine to work in beautiful Dumfries & Galloway. The successful candidate will become a part of the friendly, multi-disciplinary respiratory team and will share responsibility for the care of patients in the Respiratory Unit.  Services provided will include; management of airway diseases (from acute ventilatory failure through to pulmonary rehabilitation), parenchymal lung diseases, lung cancer (with One-Stop clinics for rapid assessment), cystic fibrosis (shared care with Glasgow and Edinburgh) and sleep medicine, together with a home non-invasive ventilation service. Acute non-invasive ventilatory support is delivered within a well-developed critical care unit, enjoying close links with a supportive critical care team.  The consultant job plan is flexible and open to negotiation on appointment, being up to a 12PA contract depending on duties covered. The balance between direct clinical care and supporting professional activities to be discussed and agreed with the successful applicant. Additional EPAs may be offered on appointment for participation in the General Medical on-call rota. This is an exciting time to be joining the respiratory team, as developments and reconfiguration continue in the new District General Hospital boasting state of the art facilities and nice consultant office space, and the successful applicant will have the opportunity to contribute to this process. The hospital is set within stunning landscapes and surrounding housing costs remain affordable with excellent schools and low crime rates. It is well located for access to Scottish cities such as Glasgow and Edinburgh and is a short drive from Carlisle in the north of England. This job is full time however we are open to hearing from those unable to work full time. Salary will follow NHS pay scales. Applicant must be GMC registered with a licence to practice and on the specialist register. Please get in touch with Allison to discuss further. Call 0131 240 5287 or email allison@headmedical.com . **If this post isn't right for you at this time please do feel free to share with your friends and colleagues who might be interested. We pay £500 referral fee for successfully placed candidates.**

If you are a GP looking for an escape to the country boasting miles of beautiful coastline, some of the finest scenery in Scotland and friendliest communities - read on... We have several vacancies for experienced GPs in stunning South West Scotland.  Choose from being based in a picturesque historic market town, rural village or coastal town - but all set in the stunning scenery of Dumfries and Galloway. This part of Scotland has superb motorway links via the M74 to Glasgow and England, some of the best housing prices in Scotland and an abundance of quality schools. If the outdoor life is for you then you will love this place - mountains, coast, beaches and woodlands are all around you and the area is steeped in history and culture. Visit areas such as Sandyhills and Rockliffe, offering stunning beaches.  Castle Douglas (known as a 'Foodie Town') has lots of independent producers and restaurants and a vibrant high street.  Or visit Rabbie Burns' favourite pub 'The Globe Inn' and New Abbey - a picture postcard village.   The vacancies we have vary in location and number of sessions per week - the aim will be to accommodate what works for you and your lifestyle. We have Salaried GP and Partnership opportunities and happy to discuss in more detail when we speak. Please get in touch today for more information  

Rural Hospital based GP - Scotland       Interested in providing in-patient and A&E care? This is an excellent opportunity to develop acute care skills, supported by a highly-skilled multi-disciplinary team. You will provide medical care to Accident and Emergency Services, Rehabilitation Ward and the Acute Ward.  Based in a modern, purpose-built hospital in one of the most beautiful areas of Scotland, the Emergency Department deals with approximately 15,000 patients per year many with relatively minor conditions but occasionally severely ill or injured patients when rapid evacuation will be required.  Supervision of the role in the Emergency Department is provided by Emergency Department Consultants.   The Emergency Department is staffed by experienced nursing staff including 4 Emergency Care Practitioners who will support the post holder in providing Emergency Service – treating minor and moderate illness and injury, admitting selective patients for intermediate care within the Acute Ward,  resuscitation and the transfer of more ill patients to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary by ambulance or for patients with severe trauma contacting the Emergency Medical Retrieval Service in Paisley who will helicopter in a consultant led retrieval team to transfer the patient rapidly to Glasgow. The post holder may occasionally be required to provide medical support, in an emergency, to the midwife led Obstetric Unit, the nurse led Renal Dialysis Unit and nurse delivered Chemotherapy Service.  In these settings no specialist knowledge of Obstetrics, Renal Dialysis or Chemotherapy will be expected: the standard required will be that of the ordinary doctor exercising due care. The purpose of this role is to work with visiting consultants, permanent nursing staff and AHPs in providing the hospital with medical staff appropriately skilled to deal with a wide range of medical work encountered.  The hospital also is the base for the Primary Care Out of Hours Service which is situated within the Emergency Department.  During the Out of Hours periods and weekends, it is expected that the Out of Hours Primary Care GP and the Hospital Doctor will work together sharing, where appropriate the care of patients. Your hours of work will be 44 hours per week on a shift system.  You will be expected to cover all aspects of the role including overnight work, daytime hospital work and weekend work, working in either the Emergency Department or the wards depending on the rota.  You will have advance notice of your part in the rota and each member of the team will rotate through all aspects of the rota and there maybe additional shifts available for you to undertake and these will attract additional remuneration. GP trained doctors may also (if they wish) undertake shifts within the General Practice Out of Hours Service by separate arrangements via a web based session booking system. This is a unique position and requires an experienced GP looking to broaden their skills within a hospital setting. Candidates MUST be registered with the GMC and have a licence to practice. For an informal discussion - please contact Jo Hood in the first instance on 0141 240 5266 or email jo@headmedical.com 

              Consultant General Radiologist – Scotland An opportunity is available for a Consultant Radiologist to work in a successful team based at a large district hospital located in Scotland. Working in an area of outstanding beauty you will be located in a city but with very easy access to rural countryside and beautiful coastlines. This highly regarded department have plans in place to increase their size and further develop their service. With excellent equipment in place and a very supportive environment this is a great place for either an experienced Consultant looking for a better work/life balance, or a new Consultant starting out in the NHS. You will have strong general radiology experience, ideally gained within the UK or Ireland, but overseas trained doctors will be welcomed also. All special interests will be considered and a discussion will be held to establish where your expertise could take the service in the future. There will be a requirement to be registered with the General Medical Council and ideally be on the Specialist Register (or eligible for entry to) and hold FRCR. Doctors who are interested in pursuing the CESR route for specialist registration can be considered and it may be possible to offer visa sponsorship where required, please get in touch to discuss your situation.  With excellent local schools, affordable high quality housing, and easy access to mountains and coasts this is a great area to relocate to, there will be a relocation incentive to help with the costs of moving available to successful applicants. Working in a thriving city, with very good transport links including an airport and train station, plus great road links to the rest of Scotland. If you are seeking a position which will offer you the opportunity for a greater work/life balance, working with a very friendly and supportive team and in a beautiful area this is a fantastic hospital.  Please get in touch with Karen Diamond (karen@headmedical.com; 0131 240 5261)  for the full details and to discuss your suitability.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Gastroenterologist to work in stunning Dumfries & Galloway. The successful candidate will join the team to provide a wide range of gastroenterology services to the 148,500 population of Dumfries & Galloway. The hospital is a 347-bed district general in the University town of Dumfries. The services currently provided include; out-patient clinics, in-patient treatment for various gastroenterology disorders and a wide range of endoscopy procedures. On average there are 8 – 14 patients under the care of the Gastroenterology team. You will be expected to take on oesophageal manometry studies and opportunity will be available to undertake ERCP, therapeutic endoscopy and to train in oesophageal manometry. The hospitals location is outstandingly beautiful, with the landscape as a key feature in the design of the hospital building. Dumfries is well located for access to Scottish cities such as Glasgow and Edinburgh and is just a short drive from Carlisle in the north of England. Housing costs remain affordable, with excellent schools and low crime rates.   This job is full time however we are open to hearing from those unable to work full time. The salary will follow NHS pay scales and will range from £80,653 to £107,170 dependent on your experience. Applications must be GMC registered with a licence to practice and on the specialist register. Please get in touch to discuss further. Call Allison on 0131 240 5287 or email allison@headmedical.com to find out more.  **If this post isn't right for you at this time please do feel free to share with your friends and colleagues who might be interested. We pay £500 referral fee for successfully placed candidates.**  

Locum Consultant in General Medicine - Scottish Highlands We are looking for a suitably qualified Locum Consultant in General Medicine to work at this busy Hospital in the Scottish Highlands.  Cover is required on the following dates:  4th February 2019 to 3rd May 2019 We are looking for someone to work 40 to 48 hours per week as rota requires. Rate of pay is £120 per hour and one return journey up to £200 will be reimbursed with  accommodation being provided - the hospital is approx 20 minutes drive from the airport. In addition to relevant experience and current GMC registration with a license to practice - you will be asked to provide the following information prior to commencement of booking as part of our screening procedures:- Current General Medical Council registration with a licence to practice Two recent satisfactory professional references (for work undertaken within the last 12 months) PVG Disclosure Scotland clearance or DBS clearance undertaken within the last 12 months Occupational Health Clearances – these must be from a UK laboratory (we cannot accept OH documents from outwith the UK) Photo ID Proof of right to work in UK if required – LTR/Visa stamp UK Driving license Get in touch with Allison on 0131 240 5287 or email allison@headmedical.com to discuss further.  **If you have a friend or colleague who would be interested in this opportunity please pass on my details. If you refer someone and they are successful you will be awarded £500 as a thank you.**