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This is an exciting time to join the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Gastroenterology Service. The new pan-NHSGG&C directorate, which includes houses both Endoscopy and Gastroenterology under the same directorate, commenced on the 1st of October 2022. Work is underway to develop a flexible and pan-NHSGGC strategy for Gastroenterology which will see improved services for patients and further development of a cohesive and specialist team.
Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Gastroenterologist. This Consultant posts is to deliver on the new pan-NHSGGC Gastroenterology Service and will integrate with existing consultant colleagues and provide clinical excellence in Gastroenterology across NHSGGC.
The post will offer a real opportunity for the successful candidate to be involved in the provision of a successful modern consultant led service and to develop high quality, novel services for the population of NHSGGC.
This post will require participation on the Gastroenterology/GI bleeding on call rota. With a base at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital you will be expected to contribute to pan-NHSGGC service delivery, with requirement to commit to provision of sessions in the Clyde Sector.
Management Arrangements
The management structure for the pan-NHSGG&C gastroenterology service is as follows, Mr Neil McCallum is the Director and supported by Prof Colin J McKay, Chief of Medicine and Mr John Carson, Chief Nurse. The Clinical Director for Gastroenterology is Dr Shouren Datta and service Management responsibility is held by Mrs Rebecca Reid, General Manager, with Mrs Sharon Harrison, as Clinical Service Manager.
The job is offered as a full-time post on a 10 PA basis but applications will be considered from those wishing to work less than full-time. Up to 2 EPA’s may be available to undertake additional outpatient and/or procedure sessions or management activity.
Additional Non DCC (up to 2 PA’s in total – Inclusive of 1 core SPA plus 1 additional non DCC can be negotiated and agreed between the successful candidate and Management depending on the time required to support professional activities and the needs of the service.
All newly qualified Consultants are initially offered a minimum of 1 Core Supporting Professional Activity (SPA) which includes CPD, audit, clinical governance, appraisal, revalidation, job planning and management meetings. This will be reviewed within 6 months (or earlier if required) of appointment and revised upwards if additional responsibilities are agreed.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.