NHS doctor jobs · Scotland
NHS doctor jobs in Scotland
Ava Medical places consultants, SAS doctors and registrars into permanent posts across NHS Scotland's health boards — from city teaching hospitals to rural and island services. Free for doctors, permanent roles only.
Working in Scotland
Permanent NHS careers in Scotland
NHS Scotland runs through territorial health boards on its own 2004 consultant contract, with distinctive opportunities in both urban centres and rural/remote medicine.
Pay & pension
Consultants in Scotland earn £111,430–£148,064 (2026/27, 2004 contract), plus discretionary points, on-call and additional sessions, with the NHS pension on top.
Where you'll work
From Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen teaching hospitals to rural and island boards — including remote and rural roles that carry distinctive lifestyle appeal.
Grades we place
Consultant (CCT or CESR), Specialty Doctor (SAS) and Associate Specialist, plus senior registrars near CCT. All substantive and permanent.
Pay & conditions
Scotland consultant pay
Consultant basic pay in Scotland (2026/27): £111,430 – £148,064 on the 2004 consultant contract.
Most consultants earn well above basic pay through on-call supplements, additional programmed activities, excellence/impact awards and the NHS Pension Scheme. Source: BMA consultant pay scales, 2026/27.
Browse by specialty
Specialties we recruit
We place doctors across more than 50 specialties. A few of our specialist pages:
Common questions
NHS jobs in Scotland — FAQ
Looking for an NHS post in Scotland?
Upload your CV and a specialist consultant will match you with permanent NHS roles in Scotland. Free for doctors — all fees are paid by the hiring trust.