Locum Consultant in Emergency Medicine

Job details

• Job reference: 256282
• Salary: Locum Consultant (£111,430 - £148,064)
• Job closing date: 30/08/2026
• Job Type: Medical and Dental
• Location: Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
• Employment type: Fixed-term
• Hours Per Week: 16
• Job posted date: 14/08/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
• Department: Interface Division

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

• The shift pattern for this post has yet to be confirmed.
• This is a fixed-term post for 6 months.
• You will be based at the Central Medical Block at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
• Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours.

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde is proud to be one of the UK’s largest healthcare systems. Right now, we’re embarking on one of Scotland’s most ambitious change programmes. Guided by our aim for Better Health, Better Care, Better Value, and a Better Workplace, we’re reimagining how urgent care is delivered for our communities.

At the heart of this transformation is our newly established Interface Division. This exciting division has been created to drive bold innovation, strengthen integration between primary and secondary care, and put patients firmly at the centre of everything we do.

Over the next three years, the division will lead a series of ground-breaking developments.

These include our pioneering FNC+Plus care model, the launch of one of the UK’s largest Virtual Hospital with 1,000 virtual beds and clinics, the introduction of Electronic Triage at our hospital front doors, and the creation of Rapid Assessment & Care (RAaC) units to ensure patients receive timely and seamless support.

This is about more than improving services it’s about transforming the way care is experienced. By shifting the balance of care closer to home, enhancing patient pathways, and reducing delays, we will ensure people receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

The postholder will work within the FNC+plus as part of the Interface Division, supporting Virtual Pathways including Call Before You Convey, NHS24 and developing alternatives to admissions and attendance at the Emergency Departments. They will work as the Senior Clinical Decision Maker as part of a multi-disciplinary team that includes medical, nursing, SAS, pharmacy and administrative staff to manage the complete clinical care for their patients within the Interface Division

They will support the FNC+plus, Virtual Hospital and Whole System Escalation functions through the Interface Division and will act as the responsible consultant for patients under the care of the Interface Division as well as providing senior oversight to the various functions of the service.

This is a very exciting opportunity to join a growing and evolving service within NHS GG&C. Be part of a forward-thinking, values driven team that is shaping the future of urgent care across Greater Glasgow & Clyde and help us build a healthier, more connected system for all.

Applicants must have full GMC registration, a licence to practice, 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 eligibility for specialist registration (CESR) or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of interview. You must demonstrate competence in the management of a full range of Emergency Medicine presentations and evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary team. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training and should visit www.rcem.ac.uk for further guidance.

For further information regarding NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and its hospitals, please visit our website www.nhs.ggc.org.uk

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Dr Micheala McGlone (Clinical Director, Interface Division) - Micheala.mcglone@nhs.scot

Mrs Fiona Band (General Manager, Interface Division) - Fiona.band@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

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