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Post: consultant paediatric & NEONATAL SURGEON
base: ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN, GLASGOW
This is a full time (10PA) post based at the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow. We are seeking a dynamic candidate who will further develop our elective delivery of paediatric surgery including outreach services. The candidate would also be expected to support the department’s many emergency responsibilities, this may include ECLS.
Applicants should have full GMC registration, a licence to practice, MB ChB or equivalent and eligibility for inclusion on the Specialist Register. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT in Paediatric Surgery or eligibility for specialist registration (CESR,) or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from date of Interview. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.
For further information please contact Mr Gregor Walker (via secretary) on 0141 451 6525 or caroline.hepburn@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
The job is offered as a full-time post on a 10 PA basis but applications will be considered from those wishing to work less than full-time. Up to 2 EPA’s may be available to undertake additional outpatient and/or procedure sessions or management activity.
Additional Non DCC (up to 2 PA’s in total – Inclusive of 1 core SPA plus 1 additional non DCC can be negotiated and agreed between the successful candidate and Management depending on the time required to support professional activities and the needs of the service.
All newly qualified Consultants are initially offered a minimum of 1 Core Supporting Professional Activity (SPA) which includes CPD, audit, clinical governance, appraisal, revalidation, job planning and management meetings. This will be reviewed within 6 months (or earlier if required) of appointment and revised upwards if additional responsibilities are agreed.
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.