Locum Consultant in Respiratory Medicine - Dumfries, Scotland

Client Name: NHS Dumfries & Galloway

Role: Locum Consultant in Respiratory Medicine

Rates: £100 – £125 per hour (PAYE)

Shifts: 09:00am – 17:00pm, Monday to Friday

Location: Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary

Benefits

• Weekly Payroll, usually each Friday
• Designated GMC connection with Medacs Healthcare
• Free Appraisal costs and services via our in-house revalidation & appraisal team
• Free life support courses, DBS applications, online training, and onboarding costs covered by Medacs
• Supply to 95% of NHS trusts and Health boards across the UK
• Access to The Support Hub for mental health and well-being support
• First sight of shifts across multiple NHS trusts
• A dedicated recruitment consultant with 24/7 support
• Free CPD courses and career support through Medacs Academy
• Hundreds of new shifts daily
• Long-term jobs and short shifts available
• £1,000 referral bonus for successful referrals booked for work

Role Description

As a locum consultant in respiratory medicine, you will support patient demand in both acute respiratory and general medicine, utilizing your skills to deliver high-quality patient care, especially for complex cases involving multiple symptoms and conditions.

You will work flexible shifts at NHS Dumfries & Galloway , providing expertise in diagnostic reasoning and managing acute exacerbations of COPD, while also mentoring junior doctors and trainees.

The NHS Dumfries & Galloway emphasizes medical development, offering access to advanced equipment and opportunities in research and academia.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Support patients and families, communicating diagnoses and treatment options clearly.
• Coordinate and prescribe treatment plans.
• Monitor and care for patients continuously.
• Engage in shared decision-making with patients and the multidisciplinary team.
• Lead or participate in multidisciplinary team activities.
• Assess needs, delegate tasks effectively, and prioritize patient care.
• Recognize, review, and report patient condition changes.
• Perform administrative tasks such as record keeping, prescriptions, and monitoring treatments.
• Conduct research to develop and improve procedures and equipment.
• Teach and train junior doctors, medical students, and team members.

Qualifications & Licenses

• GMC registered Doctor (not necessarily on the Specialist Register).
• Relevant consultant-level experience or supporting references.
• Evidence of Right to Work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available).
• Pass an enhanced DBS check.

If you are an experienced Consultant committed to high standards of care, apply today to join the outstanding team at NHS Dumfries & Galloway as a locum.

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