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Consultant in Respiratory
Consultant Respiratory Physician
Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley
About the Organisation
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide:
- Acute hospital services
- Primary and community healthcare
- Mental health support
Serving a population of over 1.15 million residents (and supporting 2.2 million when regional/portfolio services are included).
The Opportunity
NHSGGC, in collaboration with the Royal Alexandra Hospital, is seeking to appoint a Consultant Respiratory Physician on a Full-Time basis (10% PA), with the possibility of accommodating subspecialty interests (particularly sleep medicine, though not mandatory).
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality respiratory medicine care within a forward-thinking multidisciplinary team at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, one of Scotland’s largest district general hospitals
- Lead and improve clinical standards, including managed clinical networks and patient-focused service redesign
- Foster collaborative working with partners such as:
- Community Health and Social Care Partnership
- NHSGGC’s other hospital services
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About the Royal Alexandra Hospital
- A modern district general hospital serving ~205,000 people in Paisley
- Full range of major medical specialties
- Committed to patient-centred innovations and continuous service improvement
Requirements
- MBChB (Qualified Doctor) with higher specialty training in respiratory medicine
- MRCP/MRCPCH accredited or equivalent
- Fellowships or subspecialty interests in sleep medicine are desirable but not essential
- Commitment to patient safety, clinical governance and workforce development
- Passion for collaborative leadership in a dynamic NHS environment
(Note: Flexible working arrangements are supported where feasible, but this post is full-time.)
Salary & Flexibility
- Salary on a Prorata basis for part-time applications
- Minimum documentation of this post is Full-Time (10 PA), but open to flexible discussions based on individual needs
- Explain why an applicant’s subspecialty did matter to them. (Although desirable, applicants with diverse interests are encouraged.)
About the Application Process
✅ Interview Date: 12th August 2026 ❗ Tip: This post reserves the right to close early due to application volume. Submit promptly.
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- Recruitment Queries: Use the [Jobtrain Support Hub].
- Contact for Informal Discussion:
- Douglas Grieves, Consultant
- Email: Douglas.griev2@nhs.scot
Application Note
- You must apply through the NHS application portal.
- Be cautious with AI tools! We encourage using AI only for structure/grammar, but all answers must be your own, authentic self.
- Failure to claim ownership of responses may risk withdrawal.
What we seek: 🔹 Applications that reflect you: Your findings, your driven passions, and professional drive. 🔹 A balance: Show openness to collaboration and diversity.
Workforce Commitments
NHSGGC values:
✔ Equality, diversity and inclusion—we pride ourselves on our vibrant and varied workforce. ✔ Military talent—through the Armed Forces Covenant, all Armed Forces personnel applications are recognised throughout recruitment and must show ** militariy-level equivalence and genuine acknowledgement**.
Questions? Prefer extra guidance? Seek out expert mentoring through NHSGGC’s constructive resource pools.
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