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.
NHS Grampian is delighted at the prospect of expanding the Paediatric Department at Dr Gray’s Hospital (DGH). DGH is NHS Grampian’s District General Hospital serving the people of Moray. It prides itself on delivering essential services and advocating for patients to be safely cared for close to home. We provide a comprehensive Medical Paediatric and Community Child Health Service.
Our current model of maternity care is midwifery‑led and the Scottish Government have committed £6.6millon funding for the multi‑professional team required to deliver a new model of Consultant‑led Obstetric services by the end of 2026. This is fully endorsed by the NHS Grampian Board and supported by NHS Highland in the development of networked pathways of care.
We are seeking 2 permanent Paediatric Specialty Doctor colleagues to join our expanding team at this exciting phase of service re‑design. These are 40 hour, permanent posts. You will be fully supported by a thriving, friendly department and wider hospital team. The role will form part of a blended Tier 2 rota with our Advanced Paediatric Neonatal Nurse Practitioners. You will be encouraged to take forward service and academic development, with opportunity to accommodate sub‑specialty interests in NHS Grampian and within North of Scotland networks.
Applications from experienced overseas candidates who have not previously worked in the NHS are encouraged. As a small friendly department, this post would be an excellent introduction into work in the NHS and the local team would look to support and mentor successful international applicants working in the NHS for the first time. Due to the size of the hospital there are extensive opportunities to get involved in development activities from departmental, regional and national level.
Individualised job planning can be tailored to the requirements of both service and applicants; this could include flexible/part‑time/annualised work patterns.
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.
Interested Prospective Candidates Should Contact
* Dr Morag Turnbull Consultant Paediatrician and Clinical Lead: morag.turnbull4@nhs.scot
* Dr Shelagh Parkinson Consultant Paediatrician: shelagh.parkinson@nhs.scot
* Enquiry contact number: 01343 567717
Apply for this post by visiting apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk and search for the above Ref No.
Closing date 16 February 2026.
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.
If this post operates within the Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.
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.
Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications.
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.
As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.
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