
Job details
- Job reference: 248806
- Salary: Specialty Doctor - 2022 (£64,158 - £99,975)
- Job closing date: 12/07/2026
- Job Type: Medical and Dental
- Location: Dr Grays Hospital
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Job posted date: 26/06/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Grampian
- Department: AEC Unit
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.
In Moray we do things a bit differently.
We’re different because we focus on relationshipsacross the traditional boundaries of care to provide high quality, proactive,person-centred care.
We’re different because we’re small enough thatthings are efficient and direct, but big enough that you have robust supportand access to everything you need.
We’re different because clinicians influence andlead on developing models of care that serve our population.
We’re different because we value you as aprofessional and can be flexible in developing a job for you that allows you toexplore your professional interests, deliver good care, and respects yourwork-life balance.
We’re different because you can work and live in abeautiful and thriving corner of Scotland, with world-class leisure pursuits,welcoming people, and a great quality of life.
Interested?
Applications are invited for a Specialty Doctor inAmbulatory Emergency Care Medicine to join an established multi-disciplinaryteam. We are looking for colleagues who are passionate about improving the careof acutely unwell medical patients as part of a dynamic and forward thinkingteam.
We are developing a bespoke front door model at DrGray’s Hospital with strong, integrated community links. The current redesignof ED, General Medicine and Ambulatory Emergency Care gives an excitingopportunity to play a full part in creating and crafting a new and emergenthigh quality service.
Innovation is greatly supported as we work to deliver safe and effectivecare to our remote and rural population.
We value your non-clinical time, and we particularly encourage interestin teaching, mentoring and quality improvement.
Full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC is required.(licence to practise must be in place prior to starting inpost). For more information visit www.gmc-uk.org
If you are interested in joining the team at Dr Gray’s we would bedelighted to invite you to visit the Hospital and speak to our Clinicians aboutthe work of the department as well as an insight to the recreational activitiesin the surrounding area.
Interested prospective candidatesshould contact:
Dr Louise Millar, Consultant in AcuteMedicine and Clinical Lead. Telephone 01343567936 or email louise.millar2@nhs.scot
Claire Power, Unit OperationalManager. Telephone 07876 258827 or email claire.power2@nhs.scot
Key Worker Housing Support
Moray Council are offering temporary accommodation for key workersmoving to Moray to support recruitment in the public sector, including NHSroles. This opportunity is designed to help individuals who are unable tosecure housing locally while starting their new job.
Applicants must be filling a public sector role such as NHS healthcareprofessionals eg Consultants, Nurses, Physiotherapists where local skillsshortages exist.
You must be moving to Moray from outside the area and must be willing toaccept a Short Scottish Secure Tenancy (SSST), which is a temporary housingarrangement.
Key worker points will be awarded based on employer confirmation ofrecruitment need, and housing will be provided for a minimum of six months,with the possibility of extension up to 12 months. This accommodation optionallows applicants time to secure permanent housing while addressing localrecruitment challenges.
Successful applicants, if interested, are required to submit anapplication for housing using Moray Council’s online portal:https://online.moray.gov.uk/ords/houlive_selfserv/f?p=13000:101
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Please ensure that the address you provide on your application form is your current place of residence for your present workplace, and that your identification confirms this address.
As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
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As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot.
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NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.
As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.
Person specification
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of continuing commitment to clinical quality improvement.
Desirable
- Experience and contribution to quality improvement projects
Ability
Essential
- Evidence of some training in Acute or General Medicine with good up to date knowledge of general medical conditions.
- Ability to manage a wide range of general medical conditions.
- Understanding of clinical risk management.
Desirable
- Teaching experience
Research
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in clinical research projects
Experience
Essential
- Wide experience of General Medicine
- shall have completed at least four years’ full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a less than full-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme or specialty registrar locum appointment for training (LAT);
- shall have equivalent training, experience or competencies, either in the UK or overseas.
Desirable
- Experience of handling a wide range of medical emergencies
Personality
Essential
- Clear communicator.
- Able to work well with colleagues. A team player.
- Ability to prioritise workload
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB (or equivalent)
- shall have full registration and a Licence to Practise with the General Medical Council (GMC);
Desirable
- Additional relevant qualification, e.g MRCP,MCEM, MRCGP
- BSc, MSc, MD, in relevant discipline.
- ALS qualification
Management Ability
Essential
- Willingness to contribute to the management of all aspects of the medical service.
- Shows insight into limitations
Desirable
- Attended management course.
Other requirements
Essential
- Realises the opportunities (and challenges) of working in a smaller district general hospital.
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