Locum Consultant Physician in General Medicine
Job Description
About the role
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non clinical professions. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million.
Shift pattern and contract
Fixed term post, 12 months. Working 40 hours per week over 7 days, with 1:19 non resident on call. The post is available from January 2026; applicants starting in subsequent months are welcome.
Responsibility
The successful candidate will join an established team of General Medicine Consultants, responsible for the care of inpatients with a range of acute and chronic medical diseases. Duties include inpatient care at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) and associated South Sector sites, on call duties, and supporting scheduled care services in an outpatient setting. There may be scope to tailor clinical sessions to MHDU, evenings or weekends, depending on discussion with the successful candidate. The distribution of responsibilities between the appointee and the consultant team will be finalised post appointment.
Qualifications
Applicants must have MRCP, full GMC registration and a licence to practise. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training in General Internal Medicine or eligibility for specialist registration (CESR), or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of interview.
Additional information
Applicants will receive support for flexible working arrangements where service needs permit. The role offers potential distribution of clinical sessions across various sites and times, requiring flexibility around ward rounds, bank holidays and short term cover.
Employment information
NHSGGC and NHS Scotland encourage applications from all sections of the community, promoting an inclusive culture. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer, supporting applications from the Armed Forces Community.
NHSGGC recognises the importance of work life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. Relevant HR policies are available on the HR connect site.
Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all application questions. The use of artificial intelligence, automated tools or third party assistance to generate, draft or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. Failure to comply may result in the withdrawal of the application.
