CK256135 - Consultant in Emergency Medicine

NHS National Services Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland invites applications for a Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and the Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital. The post supports substantive and fixed‑term arrangements, with broad clinical work across adult and paediatric emergency care, major trauma, resuscitation and leadership.

The department values autonomy, teaching and service improvement, with part‑annualised plans up to 10 programmed activities and flexible working considerations.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
• Higher specialist training leading to CCT or near entry on GMC Specialist Register; CESR/Portfolio pathways eligible.

Responsibilities

• Adult and paediatric Emergency Medicine with consultant-led major trauma care.
• Lead, teach and supervise teams; contribute to quality improvement and research.

Education

GMC Registration

Higher Specialist Training (CCT)

Job description

Consultant in Emergency Medicine

Substantive Consultant (10 PAs) + 12 month Fixed-Term Consultant (10 PAs)

Aberdeen Royal Infirmary / Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital

Join a welcoming Emergency Medicine team serving a diverse region from the Cairngorm Mountains to the North Sea. You will work across a modern adult tertiary centre and a dedicated children’s hospital, with the breadth, autonomy and responsibility expected of a consultant. The role combines high-quality major trauma care, resuscitation, procedural practice, adult and paediatric emergency care, leadership, telemedicine, teaching, improvement and innovation

We are not simply recruiting to fill vacancies, this recruitment is partof a significant workforce growth programme after a successful business case designed to improve sustainability, resilience and consultant presence throughout the emergency care pathway.

CLINICAL BREADTH

Adult and paediatric Emergency Medicine, with consultant-led major trauma care.

A FLEXIBLE CAREER

A part-annualised job plan of up to 10 PAs, negotiated around service needs, experience and professional interests.

DEVELOP YOUR INTERESTS

Opportunities may include major trauma, pre-hospital care, critical care, flow navigation, education, quality improvement and research.

A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE

Choose city, coast or countryside, with Royal Deeside and the Cairngorms within easy reach.

WE WELCOME APPLICATIONS FROM NEWLY QUALIFIED AND ESTABLISHED CONSULTANTS. PART-TIME WORKING WILL BE CONSIDERED.

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

Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry on the GMC Specialist Register from date of interview.

CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) or Portfolio Pathway route doctors are only eligible to apply for a substantive Consultant post once CESR or Portfolio Pathway specialist registration is awarded. Those with an International Recognised Specialist Qualification approved by GMC should have a confirmed entry on the GMC Specialist Register.

Applications from doctors with appropriate specialist training and experience who are not listed on the GMC Specialist Register can be considered for a Locum Consultant post (up to 12 months) if no substantive Consultant appointment is made. Whilst in locum employment, an application to obtain a CESR or Portfolio Pathway Specialist Registration can be made to the GMC.

We would be delighted to arrange an informal conversation or a visit to the departments.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact: Innes Crawford, Service Clinical Director

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Closing date: Sunday, 1st November 2026.

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

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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 [e-mail].

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.

**Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.**

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.