Consultant in Acute Medicine – Aberdeen Royal Infirmary

About the role

The NHS Grampian team at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary is seeking an enthusiastic Consultant in Acute Medicine. You will join a forward‑thinking department that is redesigning services to deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based care across the Acute Medical Initial Assessment Area, Rapid Access Ambulatory Care and the Medical Short Stay Unit.

Key responsibilities

• Lead clinical work in AMIA, RAAC and the SSMU.
• Contribute to innovative services such as Hospital at Home and Flow Navigation.
• Participate in on‑call duties (approximately 1 in 8).
• Support clinical governance, quality improvement and service redesign.

Required profile

• Full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC (must be in place before start).
• Higher specialist training leading to CCT or entry on the GMC Specialist Register within 6 months of interview.
• Eligibility for CESR or Portfolio Pathway registration where applicable.
• Internationally recognised specialist qualification accepted by the GMC.
• Experience in acute medicine and ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

Required skills

• Clinical expertise in acute medicine and evidence‑based patient care.
• Familiarity with acute assessment pathways and short‑stay unit management.
• On‑call service delivery and quality‑improvement methodology.
• Teaching and research collaboration with academic partners.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for teaching and research in partnership with the University of Aberdeen.
• Supportive team environment with a strong focus on clinical governance.
• Consideration of flexible working arrangements.