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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.
These 6x posts are on a fixed-term basis for 12 months.
Applications are invited for the above posts within the Orthopaedics services. Posts will be based at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital for 12 months initially with the possibility of extension depending on aspirations. Candidates should be in possession of the MBChB (UK) or equivalent and have prior experience in General Surgery and/or Orthopaedic Surgery.
Posts available include:
6x Orthopaedics
These posts would be ideal for those who wish to pursue a career in surgery, but need more clinical experience and/or more time to bolster their CV credentials before applying for CT or ST posts. Your post will be treated as formal approved teaching post.
You will be assigned both a Clinical and Educational Supervisor at the start of the job, with the expectation to have goals set out at the start of the job and regular meetings thereafter, recorded for future reference.
Subscription of the eLogbook and engagement with ISCP will be supported to allow formal record your operative sessions and progress. These will be signed off at the end of the 12 months by your clinical supervisor.
The post is available within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde hospitals and duties will include: managing major trauma, general, transplant and orthopaedic surgery patients; participating in the on-call rota in the department, emergency ward cover; and attending outpatient clinics and theatre. In addition the applicant can take a lead on departmental research or teaching activity, possibly with a view to completion of a higher degree (MSc). Established projects exist from the orthopaedic trauma base, upper GI and colorectal surgery. Time within the working week may be set aside for this specifically.
The Acute Division of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is the largest group of adult acute hospitals in Scotland. We provide a wide range of services from community based care through to the full range of general hospital services.
Employing more than 14,300 staff, we serve a core catchment population of 560,000. Our patients not only come from Greater Glasgow and Clyde but also, in some instances, from the whole of the West of Scotland and for our national services, from the whole of Scotland.
To practice medicine in the UK you need to hold both GMC registration and a licence to practice .
This post does not have Educational approval and will not be recognised for training. The post holder will be offered the same opportunities for education as the other training post jobs.
At the time of interview, candidates will be asked to express preference for specific posts within our departments which will be offered on merit.
For further information please contact: Samantha Downie, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Samantha.Downie3@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.
Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.
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.
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- 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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