Consultant Physician with special interest in Acute Medicine

NHS Forth Valley; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 111,000 - GBP 149,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a Consultant Physician with a special interest in Acute Medicine. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and is part of a driven team dedicated to comprehensive clinical services. The successful candidate will join six other consultants and will aid in exciting redesign plans within the unit. GMC registration is required, and excellent communication skills are essential. Strong support from colleagues is assured in this vibrant location close to the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and license to practice required.
• Must be within 6 months of CCT award at interview.
• Evidence of recent academic and professional development is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive clinical services within the Acute Medicine Unit.
• Join a multidisciplinary team of 6 consultants.
• Participate in redesigning Acute Medicine and SDEC services.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Listening skills

Education

Full GMC registration

Near completion of CCT

Job description

Consultant Physician with a special interest in Acute Medicine
2 posts
Full-time (10PA, including up to 2 SPA)

Salary Scale - £111,430 - £148,064 per annum (pro rata)

Looking for a new and exciting challenge? Then think about working in NHS Forth Valley in the heart of Scotland.

Applications are invited to join an enthusiastic and motivated team who share responsibility for providing comprehensive clinical services within the Acute Medicine Unit. The successful candidate will join an established multidisciplinary team that includes 6 substantive consultants. This is an exciting time in Forth Valley, with ambitious plans to redesign the Acute Medicine Unit and Rapid Assessment and Care/Same Day Emergency Care (RACU/SDEC) services with the addition of three new colleagues.

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 should have full GMC registration and a license to practice. Applicants must be within 6 months of the anticipated award of CCT at the time of interview. Applicants applying under the Portfolio pathway must be entered onto the GMC Specialist Register at time of application. Applicants are required to have evidence of recent continued academic and professional development. Excellent communication, listening and organizational skills are essential.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the department and meet key staff. Informal enquiries should be directed to: Dr Dan Beckett, Clinical Lead : [e-mail]

Reference number:236480

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.

Reference: 236480

Contract Type: Permanent

Posted On: 21 Jan 2026

Closing Date: 01/03/2026

How To Apply: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/./displayjob.aspx?jobid=236879&source=JobtrainRss