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NHS HIGHLAND
LORN & ISLANDS HOSPITAL, OBAN
1 WTE Specialist Doctor in Medicine
10 PAs per week
Part time applications will also be considered.
£100,870 - £111,441 (Per Annum Pro Rata)
Applications are invited from an enthusiastic dynamic individual to join our senior Medical team at Lorn & Islands Hospital, Oban, on the beautiful west coast of Scotland. We have a full time opportunity, which is a replacement post due to retiral, and would welcome application from candidates seeking both full and part time opportunities.
The successful candidate will have a broad experience in General Medicine, some of which will have been at a senior level and ideally some will have been obtained in UK training posts. You will enjoy a hands-on approach to medicine, be able to work flexibly as part of an integrated team, and with excellent communication and problem solving skills. We are keen to accommodate a specialist interest to complement the existing Consultants’ specialisms (Care of the elderly, renal, cardiology, acute medicine) which would involve some out patient activity . An active interest in and experience of teaching undergraduate students and resident doctors will also be essential, as will supporting our team of advanced practice/specialist nurses.
You will be joining a complement of Consultant Physicians (4 WTE), resident doctors, ANPs and Clinical Nurse Specialists in the medical unit. The medical service in based in Lorn & Islands Hospital, with medical out patient clinics also held in Lochgilphead, Campbeltown and Mull. There are well established links with specialist services, predominantly in Glasgow, who provide a wide range of visiting out patient clinics in the hospital. The wider hospital staffing is detailed in the Job Pack.
The post allows living and working in an area of outstanding natural beauty - gateway to the Western Isles and a hub for outdoor pursuits of all kinds, with good schools, a thriving music and arts scene, and only 2 hours from Glasgow International Airport.
This vacancy is offered on the basis of 10 Programmed Activities per week. Flexible working including less than full time can be negotiated.
Applicants are welcome to visit and we would strongly encourage those that are shortlisted to speak with the contacts and visit the hospital if possible.
Department contact:
Dr Elaine Spalding, Consultant Physician and Nephrologist elaine.spalding2@nhs.scot
Dr Emma Beveridge, Consultant Radiologist and Clinical Lead emma.beveridge@nhs.scot
Job reference: 247504
Closing date: Midnight Sunday 28th June 2026
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