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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
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 one year locum post with a permanent post to be advertised at one year. The successful applicant for this post will join six consultant colleagues and two senior lecturers as an integral member of the Neurosciences team. The postholder will be encouraged to develop a special interest in a subspecialty of paediatric neurology which will be informed by the successful candidates training, interest and needs of the service. The successful candidate will be supported to achieve their future training needs. Candidates interested in research and innovation will be encouraged and supported in accessing opportunities in the Scottish NHS including Research & Innovation Fellowships which provide designated sessions for these activities.
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.zuberi2@nhs.scot or Dr Stewart Macleod, Consultant Paediatric Neurologist on 0141 451 6542 or email at stewart.macleod@nhs.scot
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.
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