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Consultant Paediatric Neurologist with an interest in epilepsy
The Women & Children’s Directorate (an Acute Operating Division of Greater Glasgow & Clyde NHS Board) is a world leader in the care of child and maternal health services. Located on the new Queen Elizabeth University Hospital campus in the south side of the city, the Royal Hospital for Children hosts many national and regional specialist tertiary and quaternary services. The Directorate also supports an extensive array of community child health services.
This is a permanent post, for a full-time or whole-time equivalent consultant in paediatric neurology to join seven consultant colleagues as an integral member of the Neurosciences team. Expertise in the management of paediatric epilepsy are essential and skills in EEG reporting are desirable. Expertise in genetic epilepsies with skills to contribute to gene related therapy programmes is desirable.
The neurosciences service is delivered by a multi-disciplinary team which consists of nursing, psychology, allied health professionals and EEG physiologists. The service provides tertiary care for children throughout Scotland and also supports the secondary needs of the children within Greater Glasgow.
Informal enquiries may be made to either:
Professor Sameer Zuberi, Consultant Paediatric Neurologist, Telephone No – 0141 451 6568 or email at sameer.zuberi@ggc.scot.nhs.uk or Dr Stewart Macleod, Consultant Paediatric Neurologist on 0141 451 6542 or email at stewart.macleod@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.