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This advert is for a permanent consultant position in the Department of Neurosurgery, based at the Institute of Neurological Sciences, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow.
The post holder will be expected to provide a comprehensive service to patients, including access to weekly theatre lists, outpatient clinics, ward rounding and MDTs. The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the ongoing growth within the department and fulfill their role in the teaching of the trainees and other junior members of staff.
Out of hours work involves participation in a 1:12 on call rota whereby the occupant is expected to be able to manage general neurosurgical issues. The post holder will be supported by a wide team of professionals at both junior and senior tiers.
If interested, please contact Mr Chris Barrett, Lead Clinican, or Mr Parameswaran Bhattathiri, Department Chairman for informal discussions.
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.