NHS Scotland
Locum Consultant in Emergency Medicine
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC)
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) 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.
Shift Pattern and Job Duration
The shift pattern for this post is days, late shifts, and nights. This is a Fixed term post from 9th of November for 1 year.
About the Emergency Department (ED)
The Emergency Department (ED) of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) is the most modern facility of its kind in the UK. A purpose-built state-of-the-art Trauma and Medical Emergency Unit led by a team of passionate, dedicated medical and nursing staff delivering the highest possible standards of care.
The ED serves a mixed population with considerable health challenges and provides a full spectrum of Trauma and Non-Trauma Emergency Care. The workload of the QEUH will be approximately 110,000 new adult patients per year with tertiary referrals for major trauma as well as head, spinal, maxillofacial, and vascular injuries. The hospital includes the regional centres for Neurology and Renal Medicine. QEUH is the first hospital in Scotland to have a rooftop helipad suitable for air ambulance and Search and Rescue helicopters with dedicated high-speed lift access to the ED.
The QEUH is the West of Scotland Major Trauma Centre delivering 24-hour Consultant presence. The successful candidate will be required to work overnight in the ED for part of their job plan along with a cohort of the existing Consultant group. Colleagues from West of Scotland Trauma Units also have the opportunity of working in the department.
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Department Staffing
The ED is currently staffed by:
- 36 Emergency Medicine Consultants working an extended shift pattern
- 12 middle grade doctors providing 24-hour cover
- A tier of clinical fellows providing additional rota cover
- 20 junior medical staff
The department has a special interest in Trauma management and critical care and works closely with colleagues in Intensive Care, Surgery, Orthopaedic Trauma, and a full range of inpatient specialists. An imaging suite is adjacent to the ED with 2 CT scanners available for emergency work. The hospital also boasts a brand-new lab building connected to the main hospital by a pneumatic pod system.
Role and Requirements
We are looking to appoint a fixed term Locum Consultant in Emergency Medicine with a sessional breakdown of 8 DCC's and 2 SPA's commencing on 9th November for one year. Less than full-time posts may be available and can be discussed at the time of interview. It is expected that the successful applicants will have a high clinical profile with the drive and initiative to achieve and sustain the highest standards of emergency medical care.
Applicants must have:
- Full GMC Registration
- A License to Practise
- FRCEM (or equivalent)
- Eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register
For UK-trained applicants:
- Evidence of Higher Specialist Training leading to CCT or eligibility for specialist registration (CESR)
- Or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of interview
For Non-UK applicants:
- Must demonstrate equivalent training
Contact Information
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an Informal Discussion, Please Contact:
- Mrs Joan Edge, General Manager, joan.edge@nhs.scot
- OR
- Dr Claire McGroarty, Clinical Lead, Claire.McGroarty3@nhs.scot
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Application Process
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:
This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.
The successful candidate may, where appropriate to their specialty and service requirements, contribute to the Interface Directorate. This may include supporting patient pathways, providing clinical advice, cross-site working, or appropriate virtual clinical activity. Any involvement will be discussed and agreed, reflecting clinical governance, post requirements, and wider service needs across NHSGGC.
Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.
Flexible Working
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.
Additional Information
- NHSGGC 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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