Specialist Doctor - Trauma and Orthopaedics

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

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Scotland is seeking a Specialist Doctor in Trauma and Orthopaedics to join the Orthopaedic Unit at Dr Gray’s Hospital in Elgin. The position is permanent and full-time, involving collaboration with a strong team of Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons. Situated in a region of outstanding natural beauty, this role offers excellent quality of life, schools, and recreational facilities. Candidates must have full GMC registration prior to starting the position.

Qualifications

• Must have a full license to practise with the GMC before starting.
• Interest in Trauma and Orthopaedics.

Responsibilities

• Join a team of 4 Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons.
• Provide emergency and elective surgical services.
• Support medical trainees and students.

Skills

Full registration with a license to practise with the GMC

Job description

SPECIALIST DOCTOR - TRAUMA AND ORTHOPAEDICS
DR GRAY’S HOSPITAL, ELGIN
PERMANENT POSITION

The Orthopaedic Unit at NHS Grampian, Dr Gray’s Hospital wishes to recruit one Specialist Doctor in Trauma and Orthopaedics to join a team of 4 Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons. This is a full time permanent position (10 PA’s).

Dr Gray’s Hospital is situated in Elgin, the county town of Moray. The surrounding area is considered to be of outstanding natural beauty. This post offers a unique opportunity to practice surgery in an area with a high quality of life, excellent schools, affordable housing and superb recreational facilities.

The hospital serves a population of about 132,000 and provides emergency and elective surgical services within the hospital and at selected community hospitals. There are good links with Aberdeen Royal Infirmary which is a Tertiary Referral and Major Trauma Centre. Supporting staff include 1 Specialist Trainee, 1 Core Trainee and 4 Foundation Doctors. The Hospital enjoys a strong association with the University of Aberdeen and takes final year medical students.

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

Informal enquires are welcome, and may be made by email to Prof Duff Bruce, Hospital Director, Dr Gray’s [e-mail]

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Closing date: Tuesday, 6th January 2026.