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Location: Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
Salary: £96,963 - £128,841
Hours of work: 40 (10 PAs)
Relocation Package available (up to £8,000)
This in an exciting opportunity to join a growing department with NHSGGC. The Department of Interventional Neuroradiology is made up of 4 consultants and is closely affiliated with the Neurosurgery, Radiology, Neurology and Stroke subspecialties.
The INR team are also in planning to expand a Mechanical Thrombectomy Service for the West of Scotland. The postholder will be expected to contribute to ongoing developments in this area.
The post-holder will take part in the activities of the department, including hot cover, clinics, attendance at MDTs and weekend working. The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the ongoing developments in the governance of the department.
The post is based at the QUEH in Glasgow.
The Institute of Neurological Sciences, located on the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital campus, is the largest neurosciences centre in Scotland, serving a population of 2.7 million. The Institute of Neurological Sciences provides Neurosurgical, Neurological, Clinical Neurophysiology, Neuroradiology, Neuro-oncology and Neuropathology facilities for the West of Scotland.
Our vision is now to appoint an inspirational, dynamic and enthusiastic Consultant Interventional Neuroradiologist colleague who will have a key role supporting and influencing the development of interventional neuroradiology services.
This is an exciting time for the Department of Interventional Neuroradiology as the NHS Board takes forward plans to redevelop the current service. The successful candidate will have a pivotal role helping to reshape services for the future through collaborative working with the Clinical Director, the General Manager and clinical colleagues locally and in other Scottish centres, including direct links with NHS Lothian to support the continued development and delivery of Interventional Neuroradiology Services.
A key consideration in advertising this post will be for the individual appointed to play an active role in the clinical planning and implementation of plans for Mechanical Thrombectomy Service in the West of Scotland as the service moves to an 8am-8pm model for service delivery. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic colleague who commands respect and credibility with their peers and who is able to demonstrate the key qualities and behaviours that will influence the development and success of our new team. You will be confident operating independently and at the same time will work well in a collaborative manner with colleagues both within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and across Central Scotland.
This post is aimed at both newly qualified or established Consultant Interventional Neuroradiologists. An interest in teaching and training is also encouraged. Where appropriate consultants can be involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, and may be offered an honorary position by the University of Glasgow.
The job plan is negotiable and will be agreed between the successful applicant, Clinical Lead and Clinical Director and is subject to annual review.
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.