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Locum Resident Doctor (General Medicine/A&E) (Ref: 241870)
Full-Time – 40 hours per week
Fixed term from August 2026
Opportunities available for 6 or 12 month posts
£49,217 to £65,112 per annum (pro rata), plus banding supplement
This post also attracts a relocation allowance (up to £4,000 for a 12 month post) and
Distant Islands Allowance of £2,578 per annum (pro rata)
Based at the Gilbert Bain Hospital in Lerwick, this post would suit doctors who have just completed FY2 training and are considering a medical career or a core medical trainee waiting for a StR position. Alternatively a doctor interested in a future career in general practice waiting for a StR position/a GP trainee who had completed training but who wished further medical/A&E experience. Full GMC registration with a current licence to practice is essential for these roles.
The successful applicant will work as a part of the medical team:
- Ward work – providing continuity of care for admitted patients
- Assessment of acute unselected emergency medical patients presenting to A&E (including paediatric review)
- General medical clinic experience
- Night shifts involve three or four nights at a time covering surgical and medical A & E, as well as the wards.
Rise to the challenge and enjoy the opportunity - Shetland is a wonderful place to live and work. Shetland offers low pollution, low crime, excellent schools, great leisure facilities, unique wildlife and amazing scenery, whilst still only a short flight away from the UK mainland. To find out more about living and working in Shetland go to www.shetland.org and/or https://www.shetland.org/life
Informal enquiries should be addressed to Dr Pauline Wilson (Consultant Physician) at the Gilbert Bain Hospital.
Contact via the hospital switchboard on 01595 743000 or via email on pauline.wilson2@nhs.scot
Closing Date: Sunday 19th April 2026
Teams Interview: Week Commencing 4th May 2026
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