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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a rehabilitation consultant to support the National Spinal Injuries Unit on a fixed term basis. The post is offered on a six month basis in the first instance with the potential to extend.
The Queen Elizabeth National Spinal Injuries Unit is responsible for the management of all patients in Scotland who have a traumatic injury to the spinal cord. Commissioned in 1992 it has continued to develop the management of the acute injury and life time care of all of its patients to maximize function and to prevent the complications of paralysis. Facilities include a combined Admission Ward and HDU (Edenhall) and a Rehabilitation Ward (Philipshill) with a Respiratory Care Unit. In addition there is a custom built Step-Down Unit for patients and relatives and Research Mezzanine (Glasgow University) which ensures that researchers are embedded in the Unit. Clinical services are provided at the Glasgow center and appropriate outreach clinics as required.
You will be appropriately experienced and qualified in the specialty.
The Queen Elizabeth National Spinal Injuries Unit is responsible for the management of all patients in who have a traumatic injury to the spinal cord. Commissioned in 1992 it has continued to develop the management of the acute injury and life time care of all of its patients to maximise function and to prevent the complications of paralysis. Facilities include a combined Admission Ward and HDU (Edenhall) and a Rehabilitation Ward (Philipshill) with a Respiratory Care Unit. In addition there is a custom built Step-Down Unit for patients and relatives and Research Mezzanine () which ensures that researchers are embedded in the Unit. Clinical services are provided at the centre and appropriate outreach clinics as required.
The Unit is part of the Regional Services Directorate of NHS Greater Glasgow and and provides a full range of, inpatient acute treatment; rehabilitation and life long care for patients with a traumatic spinal cord injury. The services are housed within a purpose built facility adjacent to the and fully supported by the acute services on site. Outpatient services are available within the building and outreach clinics are held throughout . The National Services Division of the Scottish Executive funds the Unit and monitors its development and performance.
Interested applications should contact Dr Mariel Purcell for further information, informal discussion or to schedule a visit to the unit. Please route any queries via Natalie.stewart2@ggc.scot.nhs.uk.
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.