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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.
Post: CLINICAL FELLOW POST FY2 – ST Level
base: QUEEN ELIZABETH UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL or Glasgow Royal infirmary
Applications are welcomed from suitably qualified candidates for the above post based at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and Glasgow Royal Infirmary. These posts are suitable for enthusiastic individuals who would like to gain more experience in the diagnosis and management of infection. The post would be ideal for those considering a career as an Infection Specialist, as well as offering experience which will be applicable to primary care and a variety of medical and surgical specialties in the future. This 12 month post is available from August 2025.
The successful candidate will join a supportive team of Microbiologists and Biomedical Scientists working in two of the largest diagnostic Microbiology Laboratories in Scotland. GGC Microbiology offers diagnostic, clinical advisory and infection control services across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
Both QEUH and GRI Microbiology laboratories contain state of the art facilities, with emphasis on developing rapid diagnostic techniques to optimise patient management and facilitate early discharge.
Applicants must have full registration with the General Medical Council.
The post does not have educational approval and will not be recognised for training. However, successful candidates may attend regional and national infection training sessions and there will be opportunity for both laboratory and clinical research projects. Candidates will be assigned an Educational Supervisor and annual appraisal will need to be completed. Previous candidates have successfully been appointed to training programmes in the infection specialties as well as medical and surgical training posts after completion of the Clinical Fellow roles.
For more information, please contact: Abhijit Bal, Consultant Microbiologist & Head of Service, 07447050994, abhijit.bal3@nhs.scot
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
Applicants who have not undertaken a UK foundation programme within 3.5 years of the advertised post start date, will be asked to submit a Certificate of Readiness to Enter Specialty Training (CREST). The CREST form must be completed by a consultant who has worked with you for a minimum continuous period of three months whole-time equivalent wholly within the 3.5 years prior to the advertised post start date for which you are applying.
Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.
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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