18 Medical jobs in Scotland

Would you like to know in advance what you are working for the foreseeable future?   We have a fantastic opportunity in the North of Scotland for Scrub, Anaesthetics and Recovery ODPs and Nurses.  Ideally, candidates would have the following skills, Trauma and Elective Orthopaedic Scrub, Urology Robotics, Neurology (in particular Craniotomies), Ophthalmology and General Skills. The opportunity for 3-6 month contracts is available.  Successful applicants will be subject to a 4-week trial period and would be placed to work in a team with substantive staff.   If you would like to submit your CV for consideration, please get in touch with us on theatres@headmedical.com or alternatively 0131 240 5288.

        Locum GP sessions - immediate availability till end of Summer We pay £650 per day and £15 per day towards travel.  This is a wonderful practice unusually looking for some additional cover whilst waiting for a salaried GP to join their team. 14 Appointments per session No Home Visits Well supported and close knit team OUTSIDE IR35 Please contact me for more details - I require cover from May onwards Jo Hood Head of UK & Ireland Recruitment Team  

An exciting opportunity has become available to work as an Acute Medicine Consultant in the beautiful location of Dumfries and Galloway. This impressive post will provide someone with the opportunity to work in the Combined Assessment Unit (CAU) at the new hospital. The hospital is a 347-bed district general in the University town of Dumfries and serves a population of 148,000. The successful candidate will work closely with the three existing Acute Medicine Consultants and provide senior presence, clinical leadership and services in Acute/General Medicine. You will also have the opportunity to provide teaching, educational programmes and supervision of nursing staff, junior medical staff and medical students. Taking part in improving clinical effectiveness and maximising the use of the hospital’s facilities will be an important part of the job. If successful you will provide a key leadership role for the clinical services represented within the CAU by working with Lead Nurses and AHPs to develop protocols and care pathways. The location is outstandingly beautiful, with the landscape as a key feature in the design of the new hospital building. Dumfries is a great place to relocate to, it is well located for access to Scottish cities such as Glasgow and Edinburgh, but also just a short drive from Carlisle in the north of England. The housing costs remain affordable, with excellent schools and low crime rates. The job, based on full time, will contain 9+1 programmed activities, including one allocated to supporting professional activities with a 1:12 on call rota. Applicants are required to be on the GMC register with a licence to practice and on the specialist register. The salary will follow NHS pay scales.   If you are interested in learning more, please contact Allison on 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.**

We have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Physician in Rheumatology & General Medicine to work in Dumfries and Galloway. The successful candidate will work primarily at the recently opened state of the art hospital in Dumfries and Galloway. You will join a growing team working closely with the Consultants and Associate Specialists delivering high quality rheumatology services to the people of the region and contributing to the Acute/General Medicine team (on call rota frequency of 1 in 12). The post is for 40 hours a week and you will have the opportunity to teach and supervise nursing and junior medical staff as well as medical students from the Scottish Universities. The Rheumatology team provide a high quality, comprehensive range of services primarily delivered in the outpatient setting, as well as ambulatory/day case treatment through a dedicated unit and inpatient care accommodation within the medical unit. Clinics are run on a hub and spoke model on the Dumfries and Stranraer sites. General Medicine has recently moved to the new hospital which has allowed for reconfiguration of ‘front door services’ with an emphasis on early senior review and decision making. Acute medical patients are now assessed in the Combined Assessment Unity (CAU), which is co-located with the Emergency Treatment Centre. During the working week this is supervised by a dedicated team of Acute Physicians, working doctors in training and Advanced Nurse Practitioners. The Successful candidate will form part of the team of physicians supervising medical admissions out of hours and during the weekends on a rostered basis. The location is outstandingly beautiful, with the landscape as a key feature in the design of the new hospital building. Dumfries is a great place to relocate to, it is well located for access to Scottish cities such as Glasgow and Edinburgh, but also just a short drive from Carlisle in the north of England. The housing costs remain affordable, with excellent schools and low crime rates. Applicants should be on or eligible for GMC registration. The salary follows NHS pay scales and is from £80,653 to £107,170 dependent on experience. If you are interested in learning more about this job, please contact Allison on 0131 240 5287 or email allison@headmedial.com. **If you are happy in your current post but you may have friends or colleagues who would potentially be interested, do let me know, we can pay £500 referral fee for successfully placed candidates.**

        GP ~ Based in semi-rural Scotland 6 - 8 sessions per week   This high achieving, friendly, forward thinking practice in semi-rural Central Scotland with 13,000 patients is looking for a GP to join the existing team. Currently the practice has 5 GP Partners, a dedicated nursing team of 4 ANPs and 3 PNs and a highly experienced patient administration team. The Practice is excited about modernising their provision of primary care services and working with the GP Contract to provide new and innovative models of working. As such, we are looking to enhance our already dynamic team. Strong in their ethos is a commitment to team work , flexible working conditions and support, education and providing an excellent standard of care to our patients. There is an opportunity for a like minded, enthusiastic GP to become a valuable member of the team and their practice model means the role can be tailored to your experience and desired level of working. Newly qualified GPs are welcome and will consider partnership for the right candidate. For salaried GPs the practice use the BMA contract, offer a generous salary, paid study leave as well as annual leave and will pay indemnity fees.  They are strong advocates and genuinely passionate about work life balance and therefore very open to look at flexible working. Candidates will need GMC registration and be on the GP register.  Assistance with registering with the Scottish Performers List will be provided if not already on it.

              Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry – Central Scotland An excellent opportunity is available for a Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry to join an NHS trust located in central Scotland. This is a substantive post and the salary will be on the NHS Scotland pay scale. You will be working with a well-established Community Mental Heath Team for Older Adults (CMHT OA) in a region with approximately 12,000 older people. You will be responsible for the comprehensive mental health care of patients within the catchment area, supported by the well-developed CMHT OA and Care Home Liaison services.  There is a Consultant led Acute Hospital liaison team for older people and an integrated admission ward run by Ageing & Health medicine with mental health support. The current on call rota is 1:5 and you will be part of this. Central Scotland is a fantastic location to settle, you will be working less than 30 minutes from Glasgow city, and under an hour from Edinburgh city. You have the choice to live in a populated area or in a more rural location with beautiful properties and plenty of space. Scotland offers excellent options for children’s education and a free university education also. Broad general psychiatry experience is required with specialty training in Old Age Psychiatry. You will hold MRCPsych or equivalent and hold GMC Specialist Registration (or be eligible for this within 6 months). Please get in touch with Karen Diamond at Head Medical (karen@headmedical.com; 0131 240 5261) for full details on the post and to discuss your individual experience.  

Who are we? NHS Shetland is an integrated NHS Board in Scotland providing primary, community, mental health, and hospital and community services. Mr Ralph Roberts is the Chief Executive and Dr Gilbert Ozuzu is the Medical Director. Mrs Kathleen Carolan is the Director of Nursing and Acute Services. The NHS Board determines strategy allocates resources and provides governance across the health system working in partnership with the Integrated Joint Board for Health and Social care services.   About NHS Shetland NHS Shetland is the most northerly Health Service in the country and a unique setting in which to develop your career. We are, of course, a small organisation, with circa 690 staff looking after the health needs of some 23,000 people spread across 15 islands. However, what we lack in size, we more than make up for by way of the tight-knit, highly professional ethos that characterises every aspect of our operations. Local Hospital and Community Services are provided from the Gilbert Bain Hospital. In addition, visiting consultants from NHS Grampian provide out-patient clinics as well as in-patient and day-case surgery to supplement the service provided by our locally-based Consultants in General Medicine, General Surgery, Anaesthetics and Psychiatry. We have a progressive agenda within the Shetland and work in partnership, not only with other local stakeholders but with the NHS in Scotland as a whole and NHS Grampian in particular. Our job – your job should you care to join us – is to provide healthcare services to, and strive to improve the overall health of, the population of this most delightful part of the British Isles. As well as the Gilbert Bain Hospital there are Local Community Services, which are provided via GPs and Community Nurses , Dentists, Pharmacists, Allied health Professionals and Social Care workers working from one of our ten Health Centres/ or Care Homes and other locations including mobile units and schools. All in all, you’ll find a superb degree of professionalism allied to a practical, resolute approach to the challenges of providing healthcare in a northern island setting.   Working at NHS Shetland What’s it like to work in the Health Service in Shetland? Well, the remote and rural nature of our service brings its own challenges, however you can be assured that the facilities and equipment are as good as any you’ll get on the mainland. Moreover, the friendliness and professionalism of your new colleagues will help you quickly to find your feet and feel at home in your new surroundings. Living in Shetland We cheerfully admit that Shetland is not for everyone, but if you value working in a team, providing a broad range of clinical interventions and living in one of the most beautiful parts of Scotland then Shetland may be for you.   What we can offer you Working with NHS Shetland offers a variety of opportunities and benefits: • Access to the NHS pension scheme • Assistance relocating to Shetland • NHS Shetland is an equal opportunities employer and promotes work-life balance and family-friendly policies • A beautiful setting to live and work and to take time out after a busy day or week • Access to a transport network offering easy travel links to the rest of the UK and Europe, as well as international options Teaching and Training Opportunities & Research Continuing education and professional development (CEPD) The Board recognises this to be a crucial aspect of the appointment as part of its provision of high-quality health care and responsibility for clinical governance. CEPD is undertaken not only in line with individual Personal Development Plans but also as part of departmental service development. A medical library has been recently established and is rapidly evolving under the guidance of senior medical and nursing staff. Internet access, the e-library and an on-line retrieval system is available locally. Arrangements exist for access to the extensive medical library at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for research and study purposes not catered for in Shetland. CEPD programmes are encouraged and take full advantage of study leave opportunities. Requests are considered flexibly to allow for the difficulties of off-island travel. The Board is at the forefront of videoconference use as an innovative tool to support remote learning. In recognition of the potential difficulties of professional isolation the Board also looks favourably on short secondments to other units, especially if designed to update clinical skills or to further develop clinical networks. Clinical audit is regarded as an integral part of the CEPD package: some assistance and guidance in performing clinical audit is available from the Clinical and Governance Team. Regular inter- departmental meetings are being developed to capitalise on local expertise and to enhance cross-fertilisation of knowledge, and videoconferencing is used to access Deanery and Royal College Programmes. Inter-disciplinary ward ‘mortality and morbidity’/governance meetings are currently scheduled every two weeks. Regular service-wide multi-disciplinary clinical governance activities are in place. Outside the hospital the local Postgraduate Education Adviser organises an active postgraduate training programme for doctors in both primary and secondary care and all are encouraged to participate. In addition mainland experts are invited at intervals to lecture both to this group and to local symposia. Whilst small we do provide teaching and training opportunities for junior doctors. We enjoy close links with the University of Aberdeen (http://www.abdn.ac.uk) whose Medical School is renowned for preparing its medical students to become doctors. Our vision, values and strategic aims We strive to provide high quality, safe, effective and person centred healthcare, continually improving clinical outcomes for patients who use our services and for our population as a whole. To achieve this, we are committed to ever-closer integrated working with patients and our other partners in healthcare and to embedding a culture of continuous improvement to ensure that: We have identified five strategic objectives to ensure we can deliver safe, effective and person-centred health and social care: 1. To improve and protect the health of the people of Shetland 2. To provide quality, effective and safe services, delivered in the most appropriate setting for the patient 3. To redesign services where appropriate, in partnership, to ensure a modern sustainable local health service 4. To provide best value for resources and deliver financial balance 5. To ensure sufficient organisational capacity, capability and resilience Vision To deliver sustainable high quality, local health and care services, that are suited to the needs of the population; to make best use of our community strength, community spirit and involvement; for people to make healthy lifestyle choices, and use their knowledge and own capacity to look after themselves and each other. Values Person centered – in the partnerships between patients, their families and those delivering healthcare services we respect individual needs and values and demonstrate care and compassion, continuity, clear communication and shared decision-making. Safe – avoiding injury or harm, in an environment that is clean and safe.   Effective – the most appropriate treatments, interventions, support and services provided to everyone who will benefit. Efficient – making best use of available resources, and the eradication of wasteful or harmful variation. Equitable – taking account of and valuing diversity, promoting equality, fairness. Timely - linked to effective: services in the right place at the right time, reducing waiting times wherever possible. Sustainable – using resources responsibility, to continue to provide services locally. Ambitious – always striving to be better for our patients, staff and service Geography 60º North The islands of Shetland lie scattered like the pieces of an elongated puzzle some 93 miles (150 km.) north of the Scottish Mainland. The capital, Lerwick is 211 miles (340 km.) from the Scottish port of Aberdeen and only about 18 miles (29 km) more than this from Bergen in Norway and Torshavn in the Faroe Islands. The 60-degree line of latitude lies across the South Mainland of Shetland, passing through the small island of Mousa with its famous broch. There are over 100 islands ranging in size from the large island of Mainland (351 square miles/909 square kilometres) to the numerous small skerries and islets along the coast. The distance from Sumburgh Head, the most southerly tip of Mainland, to Hermaness at the most northerly tip of Unst, is about 70 miles (113 km). North of Unst lies Muckle Flugga with its lighthouse perched 192ft. (59m) above sea level; the most northerly inhabited island in the British Isles. Fair Isle is 24 miles (39 km) south-west of Sumburgh Head and lies mid-way between Shetland and Orkney. Foula, off the West Mainland, is about 18 miles (29 km) west of Walls. Travelling to Shetland Shetland lies at the crossroads of the North Sea and the North Atlantic, virtually equidistant from Aberdeen, Bergen in Norway and the Faroe Islands, and there are frequent, efficient air and sea services through Aberdeen. Most major airports and cities in the UK have scheduled flights to Shetland through Aberdeen (50 minute flight), Edinburgh (1hour 20minutes) and Glasgow (1hour 30 minutes). Northlink Ferries currently operate car ferries seven days a week direct from Aberdeen to Shetland on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (via Orkney on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays) in comfortable, well-appointed vessels. There are also connections to Scrabster in Caithness (via Orkney). The ferry journey from Aberdeen to Shetland takes between 12-14 hours, leaving Aberdeen at 1900 hours direct (1700 via Orkney) and arriving in Shetland 0730 hours the following morning. The return journey similarly leaves Lerwick at 1900 hours direct (1730 via Orkney).  

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. 

  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  

Scottish Highlands - Consultant in Cellular Pathology We currently have an exciting vacancy for a Consultant to join the Cellular Pathology department in the stunning Scottish Highlands. This is a full time (10PA's) replacement post however applicants wishing to work part time or looking for flexibility in the working week will be considered and if this is your first Consultant appointment it be a monitored graduated workload.  The successful applicant will complete a team of six Consultants providing a Cellular Pathology service for the Scottish Highlands and Islands. Applicants must be on the Specialist Register with a licence to practice and in possession of or within 6 months of obtaining CCT in Histopathology at the time of the interview.  The Department provides a balanced mixture of specialist and generalist reporting practice. The successful applicant will be expected to take part in the general cellular pathology reporting rota and either have or develop special interests to complement those of colleagues and meet the needs of the Department. An interest in dermatopathology and diagnostic cytology would be advantageous but a general breadth of reporting as well as having the right person in post with us is also important.  The Department provides an extra-contractual autopsy service to the Scottish Fatalities Investigation Unit (North) and participation in this service would be welcomed. There is no requirement to report cervical cytology. Inverness is the Capital of the Highlands and offers a range of leisure and sporting opportunities unequalled in the UK. The hospital is a modern well-equipped district general hospital with 454 beds, which serves a catchment area of almost 10,000 square miles covering the entire Scottish Highlands. It is a tertiary referral centre, cancer centre and a breast screening centre. Living and working in the North of Scotland gives you the opportunity to play in the Cairngorms 30 minutes to the south, Torridon an hour to the northwest and those magical glens, Affric, Cannich and Strathfarrar 45 minutes to the west. Anything in a sweep from Ben Nevis to Ben Mor Assynt is within easy driving for a day walk. The Outer Hebrides are only a hop away from Ullapool, 50 minutes drive from Inverness. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity please 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.**

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. 

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.**

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.**

  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. You will join an enthusiastic team of five consultants, associate specialist, teaching fellow, two speciality doctors and three trainees, who provide a range of specialist services and excellent educations opportunities in a beautiful area of South West Scotland. The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop special skills, be involved in specialist services and take an active part in service review and implementation of service development.   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 with at least two years middle grade obstetric and gynaecology experience. MRCOG part 1, or equivalent, is required with MRCOG part two, or equivalent, is preferred. 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). 

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.