Locum Consultant in Emergency Medicine

NHS National Services Scotland; Larbert; On-site; GBP 111,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health service provider in Scotland seeks a Locum Consultant in Emergency Medicine for a 6-month stint covering maternity leave. The role requires full GMC registration and the ability to maintain high standards of emergency medical care. You will collaborate with a dedicated team and contribute to the supervision of junior staff while enjoying a supportive work environment. Salary range is £111,430 - £148,064 per annum pro rata.

Qualifications

• Must have full GMC registration and a licence to practise.
• Provide documentary evidence of eligibility to apply.
• High standards of emergency medical care are required.

Responsibilities

• Join the emergency medicine team covering maternity leave.
• Enhance consultant-delivered care.
• Supervise and train junior medical staff.

Skills

High clinical profile

Drive and initiative

Ability to supervise junior medical staff

Education

Full GMC registration and license to practice

CCT or CESR eligibility

Job description

Locum Consultant in Emergency Medicine

6 months fixed term, Full Time, Salary Scale £111,430 - £148,064 per annum pro rata.

NHS Forth Valley seeks to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join the emergency medicine team. This post is a maternity leave cover and it is hoped that further substantive posts will be available subject to funding approval. The existing permanent medical staff team consists of 12 Consultants, 4 Emergency Medical Practitioners and 5 Specialty Doctors, providing senior care and leadership in Forth Valley’s Emergency Department.

It is expected that the successful applicant will have a high clinical profile with the drive and initiative to achieve and sustain the highest standards of emergency medical care. The new appointment will maintain the shop‑floor presence of senior emergency physicians, enhancing consultant‑delivered care and contributing to the supervision and shop‑floor training of junior medical staff. Consultant support is also provided to a nurse‑led Minor Injuries Unit at Stirling Community Hospital.

You can look forward to a warm welcome and strong support from colleagues. Our hospital is situated in the heart of Scotland, nestled against the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, and close to vibrant towns that are richly endowed with excellent cultural and sporting facilities, offering good transport links to Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the Emergency Medicine department and meet key staff. Informal enquiries should be directed by email to Dr Ian Tuck, Clinical Lead, on [e-mail].

Applicants must have full GMC registration and a licence to practise. Applicants who are not yet in receipt of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) are required to provide documentary evidence of eligibility to apply at the time of application (i.e. be within 6 months of CCT / CESR at time of interview).

Reference number: 229299

Closing date: Thursday 30th October 2025. Interview date: TBC.

NHS Forth Valley is an equal opportunities employer.

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.