Locum Consultant - General Surgery

NHS Grampian; Elgin; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Locum Consultant in General Surgery at Dr Gray's Hospital in Elgin, offering a full-time role with responsibilities in both elective and emergency surgeries. Candidates must hold full GMC registration and have experience in general surgery. The location provides a high quality of life with excellent community facilities. The closing date for applications is 19 October 2025.

Qualifications

• Full registration with a licence to practice with the GMC is required.
• Must have a breadth of experience in elective and emergency general surgery.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency and elective general surgical services.
• Support and supervise junior medical staff.

Job description

Overview

Locum Consultant - General Surgery at Dr Gray’s Hospital, Elgin. Duration: 1 Year Post. Job Ref: PS224357.

About the post

The Surgical Unit at NHS Grampian, Dr Gray’s Hospital wishes to recruit 1 Locum Consultant General Surgeon to join a team of 2 Consultant General Surgeons and 2 Specialist Doctors. This is a full time position (10 PA’s).

Location and team

Dr Gray’s Hospital is situated in Elgin, the county town of Moray. The surrounding area is considered to be of outstanding natural beauty. The post offers a high quality of life, with excellent schools, affordable housing and recreational facilities. The Hospital serves a population of about 132,000 and provides emergency and elective general surgical services within the hospital and at selected community hospitals. There are good links with Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (Tertiary Referral and Major Trauma Centre). Supporting staff include 2 Specialist Trainees, 1 Core Trainee, 4 Foundation Doctors. The Hospital has a strong association with the University of Aberdeen and takes 4th and 5th year medical students.

Responsibilities

• The post requires a breadth of experience in elective and emergency general surgery (including some paediatrics and urology).

Qualifications

• 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

Inquiries

Informal enquires are welcome, and may be made by e-mail to Ms Laura Nicol, Surgical Clinical Lead, [e-mail]

How to apply

Apply for this post by clicking the Apply button. Closing date: Sunday, 19 October 2025.