Physician: Acute Medicine (Consultant)

About ProMedical

At ProMedical, people come first. Since 2007, we have supported NHS and independent healthcare providers across the UK with high-quality, compliant workforce solutions.

As a framework-approved supplier to organisations including NHS Workforce Alliance and HealthTrust Europe, we deliver reliable staffing support across a wide range of clinical settings. Our work is underpinned by strong clinical governance and ethical practice.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking an Acute Medicine Consultant to support, located in the West of Scotland.

This locum opportunity offers a long-term placement, supporting the Acute Medicine service and front-door medical admissions pathway.

The successful candidate will work as either the Admitting Physician or provide Post-Take Care within the Medical Assessment Unit and Ambulatory Care service. You will be responsible for managing new acute medical admissions referred via General Practice and the Emergency Department, working alongside a well-established multidisciplinary team including resident doctors and Advanced Nurse Practitioners.

Key Details

• Grade: Consultant
• Specialty: Acute Medicine
• Location: West of Scotland
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 3 months with possibility to further extend
• Reason for Booking: Vacant Post
• Pay: TBC
• Pay Method: PAYE

Shift Pattern

Medical Assessment Unit

• 9:00am - 5:00pm

Ambulatory Care

• 10:00am - 6:00pm

Admitting Physician Duties

• Short Day: 8:00am - 1:00pm (Post-Take Ward Round followed by administration time)
• Long Day: 8:00am - 5:00pm (Post-Take Ward Round and review of new admissions)

Weekend On-Call

• One day: 8:00am - 1:00pm (Post-Take Ward Round)
• One day: 8:00am - 7:00pm (Post-Take Ward Round and review of new admissions)

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the assessment and management of acute medical admissions
• Provide consultant-led post-take ward rounds within the Acute Medicine service
• Support the Medical Assessment Unit and Ambulatory Care pathways
• Review and manage patients referred via General Practice and the Emergency Department
• Work collaboratively with resident doctors, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, nursing staff, and the wider multidisciplinary team
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Deliver safe, effective, patient-centred care in accordance with NHS standards
• Contribute to efficient patient flow and service delivery across Acute Medicine

What We're Looking For

• Active GMC registration
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register (or eligibility for inclusion)
• Recent NHS experience within Acute Medicine
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills within acute care settings
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent communication and clinical governance standards
• Valid Right to Work in the UK (please note we do not offer visa sponsorship)

Why Work with ProMedical

Working with ProMedical gives you access to reliable, well-structured opportunities across NHS and independent healthcare settings, supported by a team that understands both clinical delivery and candidate needs.

We focus on making the process straightforward and consistent, from onboarding through to placement, with dedicated support at every stage.

Trusted by healthcare professionals nationwide, we hold a 4.5★ Google rating, reflecting our commitment to reliability, transparency, and candidate experience.

Apply Now

Apply today or register with ProMedical to be considered for this and similar Acute Medicine Consultant opportunities across Scotland and the wider UK.