We are looking to welcome a new colleague to join an enthusiastic, motivated and supportive team of Consultant Emergency Physicians at University Hospital Hairmyres Emergency Department.
The successful applicants will be part of our vision to providing high quality emergency medicine care, leadership and direction to a multidisciplinary medical and nursing team. The team enjoys having excellent relationships and support from across the various clinical disciplines within NHS Lanarkshire.
The job is offered as a full-time post on a 10 PA basis (including up to 2 non-DCC) but applications will be considered from those wishing to work less than full-time. The job is offered as a full-time post on a 10 PA basis (including up to 2 non-DCC). In addition to the 1 PA for Non-DCC/SPA activities, the Board is supportive of applications for additional SPA time from individuals with well-developed ideas for improving services who are able to demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement, patient safety (including human factors training), Medical Education, Research & Development, acting as an Appraiser, etc. Applicants who are able to demonstrate a commitment to any of the above or other areas and wishing to commence on more than 1 PA for SPA duties should discuss proposals with the identified Recruitment Lead and/or Service Manager who will consider the request in line with the successful candidate’s professional and service requirements.
NHS Lanarkshire welcomes applications from both newly qualified and established Consultants in Emergency Medicine to join and expand our motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated team.
Applicants who wish to arrange job plans to accommodate other professional interests are encouraged to apply.
Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from date of interview. Alternatively, they should have eligibility for specialist registration (CESR).
Informal enquiries regarding this post will be welcomed by Joanne Eagleson, Clinical Lead in Emergency Medicine on joanne.eagleson@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Please follow the link below should you wish any further information on NHS Lanarkshire
Recruitment | NHS Lanarkshire (scot.nhs.uk)
Interview Date: 30/01/26
Click here to view: NHS Lanarkshire Recruitment Pack - Consultant in Emergency Medicine
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