General Practitioner With Aviation Medicine Qualification

Military Medical Personnel; Elgin; On-site; GBP 82,000 - 117,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payments

Free uniforms provided

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Military Medical Personnel (MMP) seeks a Locum General Practitioner with Aviation Medicine qualifications for RAF Lossiemouth Medical Centre in Lossiemouth, Morayshire. The role is 30 hours per week, delivering high-quality care to MoD personnel.

The position offers an hourly rate of £72.58 with weekly payments and flexible long/short-term assignments; PVG/Training provisions and dedicated consultant support are included.

Qualifications

• GMC registration in good standing without restrictions.
• Diploma in Aviation Medicine or MAME course completed.
• Current annual appraisal in line with GMP guidance.
• Safeguarding training up to level 3 and NHS Performer number.

Responsibilities

• Undertake PHC clinics for Military personnel.
• Conduct OH assessments within scope of practice.
• Inform local medical authority of fitness concerns.
• Complete reports per MOD policy and other government requirements.
• Attend management reviews with PHC/line management as required.

Skills

GMC registration

Annual appraisal GMP

Safeguarding Level 3

NHS Performer number

Education

Diploma in Aviation Medicine

RAF MAME Course

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for a Locum Doctor (General Practitioner with Aviation Medicine Qualification) to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at RAF Lossiemouth Medical Centre, in Lossiemouth, Morayshire.
This is a locum role (30 hours per week) and the successful candidate will deliver an exceptional standard of care to the MoD service personnel.
Hourly Rate - £72.58 per hour

Main duties of the job

• Undertake Primary Healthcare (PHC) clinics for Military and entitled personnel.
• Examinations and Occupational Health (OH) assessments within the locum doctors scope of experience and qualification.
• To inform the local medical authority of any case that may affect a serviceman's ability to undertake their duties.
• To complete reports and documentation in accordance with MOD policy or the requirements of any other government department.
• To attend individual management reviews or case conferences with Primary Healthcare (PHC) and/or line management as required.

About us

Military Medical Personnel (MMP) is a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated exclusively to providing locum civilian medical, dental and healthcare professionals to the Ministry of Defence. We are a contracted supplier to the MOD and have locum vacancies on military bases throughout the UK and occasionally overseas locations.

Military Medical Personnel offer an attractive package for candidates which may include the following:

• Attractive rates of pay with weekly payments and choice of payment model
• A generous Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Flexibility of long- and short-term assignments to suit your availability
• Free uniforms provided (if required)
• A PVG membership (Disclosure Scotland) or an Access Northern Ireland certificate is required for this role.
• Free mandatory training
• Weekly payments
• Assigned an experienced consultant who will support you throughout your application and will continue to look after you during your assignment

All job placements are subject to the receipt of satisfactory compliance requirements.
Please note that MMP is unable to sponsor work visas. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, such as a valid visa with no restrictions on hours.
Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates who meet the essential criteria will be contacted regarding their application.

Details

Date posted: 30 October 2026
Contract: Locum
Duration: 21 weeks
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: Q0004-43210

Essential

• General Practitioners must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) both on the main register and on the GMC GP Register without Restrictions.
• Diploma in Aviation Medicine or have completed the RAF Military Aviation Medicine Examiner (MAME) Course.
• Must have a current, satisfactory in date annual appraisal in line with the requirements of the General Medical Councils (GMCs) Good Medical Practice (GMP).
• Must be in date and able to provide certification for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Safeguarding Adults up to and including Level 3 training.
• Must be on the UK NHS Performers List and provide an NHS Performer number.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)
Employer's website: https://www.militarymedicalpersonnel.com/

For questions about the job, contact:
Recruitment Co-ordinator Saskia Bagot
[e-mail]
08000448123

The closing date is 30 December 2026.