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NHS Lanarkshire is one of Scotland’s largest and most respected health boards, serving communities across both North and South Lanarkshire. For experienced doctors looking for flexible locum work, this NHS board offers the ideal combination of scale, variety, supportive teams and an excellent quality of life. Through Medacs Healthcare, you can access a broad range of locum opportunities that allow you to balance career development with a rewarding lifestyle in one of Scotland’s most accessible regions.
About NHS Lanarkshire
NHS Lanarkshire provides healthcare to more than 652,000 people across North and South Lanarkshire, making it Scotland’s third-largest health board. It employs approximately 12,000 staff, with services delivered through three district general hospitals – University Hospital Hairmyres, University Hospital Monklands and University Hospital Wishaw – each offering accident and emergency, specialist medical and surgical services.
This scale means that consultant and specialty‑grade doctors can access a wide variety of clinical settings, with opportunities across acute medicine, emergency care, general medicine, surgery, paediatrics, maternity, primary care and more.
A Region with Space, Community and Connectivity
Lanarkshire offers the perfect mix of rural landscapes, friendly towns and proximity to major urban centres. The region sits just minutes from Glasgow and an easy commute to Edinburgh, while still offering peaceful countryside, green space and family‑friendly communities.
For doctors relocating or looking for a more balanced lifestyle, Lanarkshire provides affordable housing, excellent schools, outdoor activities and strong transport links across Scotland. It is an ideal base for consultants and senior doctors who want grow in their career and enjoy life outside of work.
Why Doctors Choose NHS Lanarkshire
NHS Lanarkshire promotes a supportive and progressive environment for medical professionals. The board emphasises staff wellbeing and professional growth, offering wellbeing services, occupational health support, counselling, peer support and resilience‑building programmes for all staff.
Academic and Clinical Excellence
NHS Lanarkshire holds strong academic partnerships and has been granted University status through its work with Glasgow Caledonian University, the University of Strathclyde and the University of the West of Scotland.
The board is also planning for a new state‑of‑the‑art University Hospital Monklands, reflecting continued investment in clinical excellence and modern healthcare infrastructure.
For consultants and senior doctors, this provides opportunities to contribute to teaching, research, innovation and service development.
Locum Opportunities with Medacs Healthcare
Medacs Healthcare works closely with NHS Lanarkshire to offer high‑quality, flexible locum opportunities across its hospitals and community services. As a Medacs locum, you can shape your schedule while accessing:
- Regular, flexible shifts across multiple specialties
- Long‑term placements to support career progression
- Competitive locum rates
- A dedicated support team for compliance, onboarding and registration
- Opportunities suited to consultants, specialty doctors and middle‑grade doctors
The Perfect Balance of Lifestyle and Career
Working as a locum doctor in NHS Lanarkshire allows you to enjoy this area of Scotland, known for its welcoming communities, countryside, affordability and proximity to two major cities. Combine this with a health board offering variety, stability and strong support systems, and you have the perfect place for your work-life and life at home.
