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Medecho LTD; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive locum rates

Flexible working patterns

NHS Trust environment

Contract extension potential

Job summary

Medecho LTD is seeking an experienced Locum Specialty Doctor in Emergency Medicine to join a busy NHS Emergency Department in Glasgow. The role requires full GMC registration, NHS ED experience, and ALS/APLS/ATLS certifications. Immediate start available for a contract position with on-site hours.

Benefits include competitive locum rates and the opportunity to work within a supportive NHS Trust. Right to work in the UK is required, with a potential contract extension based on service needs and

Qualifications

• GMC registration required and valid for practice in the UK.
• ALS certification required.
• APLS certification required.
• ATLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients in ED.
• Provide timely emergency care per NHS guidelines.
• Manage acute medical, surgical, and trauma cases.
• Perform clinical procedures within competence.
• Collaborate with consultants, teams, and nursing staff.
• Maintain accurate documentation and patient records.
• Participate in handovers and MDT meetings.
• Ensure compliance with Trust policies and GMC standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

ASAP start

Right to work in UK

Education

GMC registration

ALS (Advanced Life Support)

APLS (Advanced Paediatric Life Support)

ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support)

Job description

Locum Specialty Doctor in Emergency Medicine (A&E)

We are seeking an experienced Locum Specialty Doctor in Emergency Medicine to join a busy NHS Emergency Department. The successful candidate will provide high-quality acute and emergency care to patients presenting with a wide range of medical, surgical, and trauma-related conditions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated clinician with previous NHS Emergency Medicine experience who is available to commence work immediately.

Company: Medecho LTD Salary: £60 to £75 an hour Hours: Full-time Location: Glasgow, G51 4TF Working pattern: On-site Job type: Contract Posting date: 20 Aug 2026 Closing date: 19 Sept 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients attending the Emergency Department.
• Provide timely and effective emergency care in accordance with NHS and Trust guidelines.
• Manage acute medical, surgical, and trauma presentations.
• Perform clinical procedures within the scope of competence.
• Work collaboratively with consultants, specialty teams, nursing staff, and allied
• healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records.
• Participate in clinical handovers and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Ensure compliance with Trust policies, GMC standards, and patient safety protocols.
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Right to Work in the UK with appropriate documentation.
• Excellent communication and team-working skills.
• Ability to start work ASAP.
• Previous experience working as a Specialty Doctor, Middle Grade, or Registrar in Emergency Medicine.
• Experience working in a busy NHS Emergency Department.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and clinical audit participation.
• Opportunity to work within a supportive NHS Trust.
• Potential extension of contract based on service requirements and performance.

Essential Requirements

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Previous NHS Emergency Medicine (A&E) experience.
• Valid Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification.
• Valid Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) certification.
• Valid Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification.
• Right to Work in the UK with appropriate documentation.
• Excellent communication and team-working skills.
• Ability to start work ASAP.

Desirable Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Specialty Doctor, Middle Grade, or Registrar in Emergency Medicine.
• Experience working in a busy NHS Emergency Department.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and clinical audit participation.

  Benefits

  • Competitive locum rates.
  • Flexible working patterns.
  • Opportunity to work within a supportive NHS Trust.
  • Potential extension of contract based on service requirements and performance.

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