Clinical Fellow/Clinical Development Fellow

Job Description

NHS HIGHLAND Lorn & Islands Hospital, Oban

Clinical Fellow/Clinical Development Fellow – 40 hours per week, banding (if applicable).

£45,504 – £60,199 per annum pro rata.

NHS Highland is hiring a Clinical Fellow in General Medicine/Surgery at Lorn and Islands Hospital in Oban. The role is a fixed term contract of 12 months starting August 2026, with an option for a 6 12 month placement. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hospital specialty experience in a rural NHS Highland setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide acute general medical and surgical care, including accident and emergency presentations.
• Work with consultant physicians, surgeons, anaesthetists and rural emergency physicians.
• Manage inpatient care, including a 4 bed high dependency area.
• Participate in outpatient clinics where available.
• Engage with the 24 hour CT scanning service in the radiology department.
• Take part in the hospital educational programme.

Qualifications

• Full registration with the GMC and a valid licence to practice.
• Experience or competency in general medicine and surgery (clinical experience acceptable).
• Aged 18 or over, and physically fit to work in a general hospital setting.

Successful candidates will be considered for a 12 month fixed term contract beginning in August 2026; a 6 12 month option is also available.

Job reference: 247320. Closing date: Midnight Wednesday 13 May 2026.

Contact: Dr Emma Beveridge, Consultant General and Interventional Radiologist (Interim Clinical Lead) – .

Contact: Dr Elaine Spalding, Consultant Physician – .

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. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.