Consultant in Emergency Medicine

Join to apply for the Consultant in Emergency Medicine role at NHS Scotland. 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. We have full‑time posts available, however part‑time will be considered.Please note that salary is pro rata for part‑time posts. This is an exciting opportunity for accredited Emergency Medicine Consultants to work in our Adult Emergency Department, which attends 195,000 new patients each year. The department has a large academic and clinical skills area and a strong education and research ethos. This post offers the opportunity to join our established team of Consultants in Emergency Medicine, providing senior care and leadership within the department. It is expected that successful applicants will have a high clinical profile with the drive and initiative to achieve and sustain the highest standards of emergency medical care. In January 2018 the Minister for Health announced the government’s commitment to the development of a Scottish Trauma Centre Network over a five‑year phased funding plan. This network is made up of four Regional Major Trauma Centres based in North, East, West and South/East Scotland. The West of Scotland Major Trauma Network is a collaboration of six NHS Boards (Ayrshire and Arran; Dumfries and Galloway; Forth Valley; Lanarkshire; Greater Glasgow and Clyde; Highland (Argyll and Bute CHP) and the Scottish Ambulance Service). The network will provide all aspects of trauma care, from the point of injury to rehabilitation, in the region. At the heart of the West Regional network is the Major Trauma Centre which will be sited at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) in Glasgow. Role Expansion To support this development we are seeking to appoint one additional consultant in Emergency Medicine who will help us move towards a 24/7 consultant presence. Candidates should have experience of working with EM and will work in one of the busiest Emergency departments in the country. The department also has an active research interest and is recognised for the quality of training it delivers to all its staff. Job Plan This plan is negotiable and will be agreed between the successful applicant and the Clinical Director. NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde allocates all full‑time consultants 10 PA units made up of 8 PA units in Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and 2 core Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) for CPD, audit, clinical governance, appraisal, revalidation, job planning and management meetings. The precise allocation of SPA time and associate objectives will be agreed with the successful applicant and will be reviewed by the job‑planning process across the three specialities. Qualifications Applicants must have full GMC Registration, a licence to practise, FRCEM (or equivalent) and be eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within six months of confirmed entry from the date of interview. Non‑UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training. Contact & Interview Interview Date: 15/12/2025 Informal discussion and site visits can be arranged with Mr Stuart Gaw, General Manager, 07766085609. Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs. Equality Statement NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde – NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process. Additional Information For application portal/log‑in issues, please contact in the first instance. #J-18808-Ljbffr