# Specialty Doctor - Ambulatory Emergency Care Medicine

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** NHS Grampian
- **Town:** Aberdeen
- **Region:** North of Scotland
- **Country:** Scotland
- **Profession:** Medical doctor
- **Speciality:** Acute Medicine
- **Grade:** Senior
- **Salary:** £64,158 - £99,975
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-12T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-06-26T10:36:30.846Z
- **Source information URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=259209
- **Application URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/DecideInternalExternal/DecideInternalExternal?JobId=259209
- **Employer website:** https://www.nhsgrampian.org

## Job Content

### 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.

AI-generated content for the completion of Supporting Statements may lack specificity and fail to address key criteria outlined in the job description. Personalisation is essential to convey individual skills, knowledge, and experiences effectively.

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.

You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes.Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications.For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.

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.

Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues.We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain.Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Grampian.

### **Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.**

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.

## Job Details

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

Home - Wish you Worked Here

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.

AI-generated content for the completion of Supporting Statements may lack specificity and fail to address key criteria outlined in the job description. Personalisation is essential to convey individual skills, knowledge, and experiences effectively.

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.

You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes.Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications.For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.

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.

Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues.We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain.Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Grampian.

**Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.**

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.

## Documents

- [PS248806 - Job Desc & Person Spec (PDF, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1166594&JobId=259209)

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