CK- Specialty Doctor in Ambulatory Care​/Acute Medicine

NHS Grampian

Specialty Doctor – Fixed Term for 9 months

Aberdeen Royal Infirmary

NHS Grampian is seeking a motivated Specialty Doctor 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.

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.

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Opportunities for teaching and research in collaboration with the University of Aberdeen
• Support for CESR progression for those aiming for a consultant post
• Flexible working arrangements considered
• A department ranked 1st in the UK for Acute Medicine Trainee satisfaction (GMC Survey 2024/25)

• Assessment, treatment, and appropriate onward referral or discharge of patients attending RAAC/AMIA/Short Stay Medicine
• Supervision and teaching of resident doctors and advanced nurse practitioners
• Development of ambulatory care pathways and participation in quality improvement projects
• Contribution to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes

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Closing date: Sunday, 1st March 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.