LAS Doctor (Medicine/A and E)

Locum Appointment for Service (General Medicine/A&E) (Ref: 211406)

Full-Time - 40 hours per week

Fixed term from August 2025 (4, 6 and 12 month opportunity available)

£45,504 to £60,199 per annum (pro rata), plus banding supplement

This post also attracts a relocation allowance (up to £4,000 for a 12 month post) and Distant Islands Allowance of £2,380 per annum (pro rata)

Based at the Gilbert Bain Hospital in Lerwick, this post would suit doctors who have just completed FY2 training and are considering a medical or surgical career or a core medical or core surgical trainee waiting for a StR position. Alternatively, a doctor interested in a future career in general practice waiting for a StR position/a GP trainee who had completed training but who wished further medical/A&E experience. Full GMC registration with a current licence to practice is essential for these roles.

The successful applicant will work as a part of the medical team. The rotation covers:

• Ward work - providing continuity of care for admitted patients
• Assessment of acute unselected emergency medical patients presenting to A&E (including paediatric review)
• General medical clinic experience

• Night shifts involve three or four nights at a time covering surgical and medical A & E, as well as the wards.

Rise to the challenge and enjoy the opportunity - Shetland is a wonderful place to live and work. Shetland offers low pollution, low crime, excellent schools, great leisure facilities, unique wildlife and amazing scenery, whilst still only a short flight away from the UK mainland. To find out more about living and working in Shetland go to and/or .

Informal enquiries should be addressed to Dr Pauline Wilson (Consultant Physician) at the Gilbert Bain Hospital. They can be contacted via the hospital switchboard on or via email on .

Closing Date: Sunday 13 th April 2025
Telephone/Teams Interview: w/c 21 st April 2025

If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at including the vacancy reference number and "NHS Shetland" in the subject line.

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In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.