Job reference: 256484
Salary: Specialty Doctor - 2022 (£64,158 - £99,975)
Job closing date: 22/11/2026
Job Type: Medical and Dental
Location: Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 40
Department: Acute Medicine

NHS Grampian
2 x Specialty Doctors in Ambulatory Care / Acute Medicine
Ref: CK256484

NHS Grampian is seeking motivated Specialty Doctors in Ambulatory Care / Acute Medicine to join our dynamic team at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a progressive department that is expanding its ambulatory care service and delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.

You will provide senior clinical cover for the Rapid Access Acute Care (RAAC) service within the Acute Medical Initial Assessment (AMIA) area. RAAC operates from 09:00 to 22:00 daily, and we require continuous cover from a Consultant or SAS-grade doctor during these hours. Flexible work patterns can be discussed, and additional sessions in AMIA and Short Stay Medicine are available for suitably qualified candidates.

Why Aberdeen?
Aberdeen offers an outstanding quality of life with excellent schools, cultural amenities, and easy access to outdoor activities including skiing, hill walking, and golf. The city is well connected by road, rail, and air, with daily flights to major European hubs.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Opportunities for teaching and research in collaboration with the University of Aberdeen
• Support for Portfolio Pathway for those aiming for a consultant post
• Part time hours may be considered
• A department ranked 1st in the UK for Acute Medicine Trainee satisfaction (GMC Survey 2024/25)

Full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC is required. (licence to practise must be in place prior to starting in post). For more information visit www.gmc-uk.org

For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact: Kim Milne, Service Clinical Director – Acute Medicine (kim.milne@nhs.scot).

Apply for this post by visiting apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk and search for the above Ref No.

Closing date: Sunday, 22nd November 2026.

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.

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.

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.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.

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.

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.

Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.

**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.

Supporting Documents: Job Description + Person Specification (PDF).