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NHS Grampian is seeking an enthusiastic Locum Consultant in Acute Medicine to join our dynamic team at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for a period of 9 months. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a forward-thinking department that is actively redesigning services to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care.
You will play a key role in the Acute Medical Initial Assessment Area (AMIA), Rapid Access Ambulatory Care (RAAC), and the Medical Short Stay Unit (SSMU). Opportunities to contribute to innovative services such as Hospital at Home and Flow Navigation may also be available. On call commitment is approximately 1 in 8.
Full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC is required. (licence to practise must be in place prior to starting in post). For more information visit www.gmc-uk.org
Aberdeen offers an outstanding quality of life with excellent schools, cultural amenities, and easy access to outdoor activities including skiing, hill walking, and golf. The city is well connected by road, rail, and air, with daily flights to major European hubs.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Opportunities for teaching and research in collaboration with the University of Aberdeen
- Supportive team environment with strong focus on clinical governance and quality improvement
- Flexible working arrangements considered
For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact: Kim Milne, Service Clinical Director – Acute Medicine (kim.milne@nhs.scot)
Apply for this post by visiting apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk and search for the above Ref No.
Closing date: Sunday, 7th December 2025
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.
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NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.
As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.
