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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.
This is fixed-term post of 12 months from August 2026. 40 hours per week.
The post will be for 12 months (Aug 2026 to July 2027 ) in line with changeover and will be based at the Gartnavel General Hospital.
All major specialties are represented within Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. There are currently there over 100 Consultant Physicians with specialty interests in Acute Medicine, Cardiology, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Infectious Diseases, Gastroenterology, Respiratory Medicine, and Rheumatology within Medicine and a significant range of other specialties.
It is expected that this appointment will contribute to the management of inpatient downstream medical wards as part of one of the speciality teams at FY2+ level. The appointees will be expected to take part in the Mid tier medical receiving rota.
There is a unique opportunity for appointees to select a medical speciality of interest and gain an invaluable experience in the speciality to advance their training and opportunities for obtaining a formal training post in the future. This opportunity for the appointee to develop further experience and skills in an area of special interest will be following discussion with lead consultants and agreement with management.
Due to the high number of applicants this post may close early. Interviews will be held 2 weeks following the post closing.
Informal contact: Neil McGuchan, Clinical Director, neil.mcguchan2@nhs.scot
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.
Applicants who have not undertaken a UK foundation programme within 3.5 years of the advertised post start date, you may 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 (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
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