# Consultant in Emergency Medicine - Locum > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for NHS Forth Valley. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-in-emergency-medicine-locum/cb36c4ff-0eaf-47c3-8437-899dea0216ae - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-in-emergency-medicine-locum/cb36c4ff-0eaf-47c3-8437-899dea0216ae.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** NHS Forth Valley - **Town:** Stirling - **Region:** East of Scotland - **Country:** Scotland - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Emergency Medicine - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £111,430 - £148,064 - **Contract type:** Locum - **Employment type:** Full time - **Closing date:** 2026-06-24T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-29T11:00:29.072Z - **Source information URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=259583 - **Application URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/DecideInternalExternal/DecideInternalExternal?JobId=259583 - **Employer website:** https://nhsforthvalley.com ## Job Content ### Job details - Job reference: 249179 - Salary: Locum Consultant (£111,430 - £148,064) - Job closing date: 24/06/2026 - Job Type: Medical and Dental - Location: Forth Valley Royal Hospital - Employment type: Locum - Hours Per Week: 40 - Job posted date: 29/05/2026 - Employer (NHS Board): NHS Forth Valley - Department: Emergency Department ### Locum Consultant in Emergency Medicine 12 months fixed termFull TimeSalary 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. 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 ian.tuck@nhs.scot 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: 249179 ### Closing date: Wednesday 24th June 2026Interview 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. ## Job Details Locum Consultant in Emergency Medicine 12 months fixed termFull TimeSalary 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. 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 ian.tuck@nhs.scot 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: 249179 Closing date: Wednesday 24th June 2026Interview 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. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Ability to work flexibly according to the needs of the service, and contribute to team and skills development. - Committed to patient focussed care - Good organisational and time management skills - Non-judgemental attitude **Desirable** - Full driving licence ### Academic **Essential** - Demonstration of active involvement in design and running of relevant clinical audit. - Participation in departmental teaching **Desirable** - Formal research training; demonstrated ability to design a research or audit project - Formal training in teaching methods; demonstrated ability in teaching / training. ### Management **Essential** - Understanding of management issues including medical discipline; clinical governance, service planning and willingness to contribute to the delivery/support of services across NHS in Forth Valley. **Desirable** - Demonstrated ability to manage e.g. project work; mentoring junior staff ### Qualifications **Essential** - Fellowship of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine - Full GMC registration, with licence to practise - Provider status for ATLS, ALS and EPLS or APLS (or equivalent) - Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCT) / Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) in Emergency Medicine. - Applicants who are within 6 months of achieving CCT / CESR, at the date of interview are eligible to apply. **Desirable** - Instructor status for ATLS, ALS or EPLS/APLS (or equivalent) ### Knowledge and Skills **Essential** - High level of clinical experience and competence in Emergency Medicine - Willing to work unsupervised and make decisions - Excellent written and oral communication skills with patients, colleagues, mangers and other staff - Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively - Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team - Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised and make decisions - Good understanding of principles of clinical governance and audit - Good information technology and administrative skills. **Desirable** - Demonstrated ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team ## Documents - [249179 Locum Consultant JD (PDF, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1156650&JobId=259583) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.