Consultant in Respiratory Medicine - Scotland

Medacs; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical staffing provider is seeking a Consultant in Respiratory Medicine for locum work at NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde. The successful candidate will provide patient care, coordinate treatment, and lead a multidisciplinary team in various settings. Experience at Consultant level is essential. The position offers competitive pay rates of £100 - £120 per hour with opportunities for further medical development.

Benefits

Weekly Payroll

Access to The Support Hub

Free CPD courses

Qualifications

• GMC registered Doctor with Consultant level experience is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and teams.
• Experience in acute respiratory medicine and general medicine.

Responsibilities

• Support patients and families with clear communication of clinical information.
• Coordinate treatment plans and monitor patient care.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams as necessary.

Skills

GMC registration

Consultant-level experience

Communication skills

Patient assessment

Education

Relevant medical degree

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Consultant in Respiratory Medicine - Scotland, Glasgow

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Medacs

Location:

Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

** For more info please contact Jack Jones on 0161 507 7267 / 07741146291 / [emailprotected] **

Client Name: NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Role: Locum Consultant in Respiratory Medicine
Rates: £100 - £120 per hour (PAYE)
Shifts: 09:00am - 17:00pm, Monday to Friday
Location: Glasgow Royal Infirmary

• Weekly Payroll, usually each Friday
• Designated body GMC connection with Medacs Healthcare
• Free Appraisal costs and services delivered via our in-house revalidation & appraisal team
• Free life support courses, DBS applications, online training and all other onboarding costs covered by Medacs
• We supply mostly all NHS trusts and Health boards across the UK (more than any other agency)
• Access to The Support Hub - our support service to help support your mental health and well-being and enable you to deliver outstanding care
• First sight of shifts across multiple NHS trusts
• A dedicated recruitment consultant allocated to you with 24/7 support - we're here when you need us
• Free CPD courses and career support with Medacs Academy
• Hundreds of new shifts available every day
• Long term jobs and short shifts available
• £1,000 referral bonus paid for any successful referral applicants that are booked for work

As a locum consultant in respiratory medicine, you will be applying your skills across both the acute respiratory medicine and general medicine fields to support patient demand throughout the hospital. Your skills, knowledge and experience are critical to the provision of patient care services throughout the hospital, especially for those with complex medical problems involving multiple symptoms and conditions.

Working flexible shifts at NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, you will join the acute medical workforce on a locum basis, providing particular expertise in diagnostic reasoning and acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) while also being a pillar of clinical and educational support for junior doctors and trainees.

The NHS Greater Glasgow & Clydetakes their contribution to medical development and advancement seriously. As a result, you will have access to some of the most advanced medical equipment in the country and unparalleled opportunities for specialism, research and academia throughout your consultancy.

As a locum Respiratory Consultant, you are critical for developing, improving, and expanding the general service and acute medical provision within admissions, out-patients and intensive care, at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. Here you will be working alongside a cohesive team of dynamic, motivated and progressive Consultants, all with their own specialities and interests, to play a vital role in improving care, flow and capacity.

Main Duties/Responsibilities

As a locum Respiratory Consultant with NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde you will:

• Actively support patients and their families, communicating clinical information to explain a diagnosis and treatment options using various methods to ensure practical understanding.
• Coordinate treatment plans and prescribe various types of treatment.
• Provide constant monitoring and care for patients.
• Communicate with patients and the wider multidisciplinary team on shared patient decision making.
• Work in and where appropriate, lead a multidisciplinary team.
• Assess and prioritise patient/client requirements, delegating effectively to others.
• Recognise, review, and report a patient's condition and any changes to the patient and the multidisciplinary team.
• Performing basic administrative and clerical tasks, such as keeping records of test results, writing prescriptions, providing information to patients, and monitoring treatment plans.
• Conduct research to help develop and test techniques and equipment that can improve procedures and outcomes
• Help teach and train other junior doctors and medical students and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications/Licenses/Certifications

• Be a GMC registered Doctor (you do NOT need to be on the Specialist Register).
• Have relevant experience at Consultant level, or references to support your transition up to Consultant level.
• Hold evidence of stand-alone Right to Work in the UK (unfortunately locum jobs aren't able to offer visa sponsorship)
• You will need to pass an enhanced background check (DBS).

So, if you are an experienced Consultant with the determination to ensure the highest standards of care are provided to all, apply today and be a part of the outstanding team at NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde as a locum

** For more info please contact Jack Jones on 0161 507 7267 / 07741146291 / [emailprotected] **