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An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Consultant in Neurorehabilitation based within the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital with sessional commitments at NHS Ayrshire and Arran based within Ayrshire Central Hospital. Additional commitment to Inverclyde Royal Hospital at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde may also be expected.
This is a time of significant change in this service and the successful candidate will work with the Lead Clinician/Clinical Director, Clinical Service Manager, General Manager and colleagues in the multi-disciplinary team to deliver and develop neurorehabilitation services for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and West of Scotland Board partners and this will include the development of neurorehabilitation services to support the West of Scotland Major Trauma Network and the delivery of Once For Scotland Rehabilitation Framework.
The team is committed to ongoing quality improvement of their service and we are keen to support candidates who are looking for the opportunity to develop/maintain areas of research interest. An interest in teaching and training is also encouraged. Consultants can be involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, and are usually offered an honorary position by the University of Glasgow.
The post is offered on a full time basis as 10 PAs inclusive of DCC and SPA time. Prospective applicants are encouraged to make informal contact with the unit to discuss the role and requirements. An informal visit can also be arranged.
Informal contact should be routed via Dr Teng Khoo, Clinical Lead for Neurorehabilitation via tengcheng.khoo3@nhs.scot or Eilidh Gallagher, Clinical Services Manager via eilidh.gallagher@ggc.scot.nhs.uk.
Applicants must have full GMC Registration, a license to practise and eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of interview. CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) route doctors are only eligible to apply for a substantive consultant post once CESR is awarded. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.
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.