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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.
Glasgow Royal Infirmary ED are delighted to advertise 11 week, short term, Clinical Position. This post is very suited to those looking to gain further experience in Emergency Medicine. The Emergency Department at Glasgow Royal Infirmary is a dynamic, fast-paced clinical environment,
providing care for a diverse city population ranging from those who live and work in the culturally vibrant centre to those living with the socio-economic challenges of the largest city in Scotland. We deliver consultant led care 7 days a week until midnight and beyond (with a mix of overnight resident consultant cover and enhanced middle grade cover) within an environment of continuous learning for the entire team. We have an 11 strong middle grade tier, a highly experienced cadre of nursing colleagues (many of whom are dual qualified as ENPs) and 30 doctors on our junior rota. The clinical team manage approximately 98,000 new presentations per year. Glasgow Royal Infirmary Emergency Department is one of the busiest departments in Scotland. The ED comprises a 6 bed Resuscitation Room, 29 bed Majors hub, and a Minor Injuries area. We manage a diverse
and varied caseload from major trauma associated with a large city, acute medical and surgical presentations, through to minor injuries. We have been the principal receiving hospital in 3 recent major incidents and have well-rehearsed procedures for dealing with multiple casualties.
The department consistently delivers a high standard of clinical learning, recognised by National and Local Teaching Excellence Awards over the previous five years. We are evolving our education programme to involve the entire clinical team, have an established simulation training schedule and employ our clinical teaching fellows to support our entire educational programme.
Applicants must have full GMC Registration and a license to practise, post foundation training.
Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.
For further information regarding NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and its hospitals, please visit our website
www.nhs.ggc.org.uk
Contact details for informal contact: Dr Fiona Ritchie, Fiona.ritchie2@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.
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