Clinical Fellow - Stroke Medicine

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A large healthcare organization seeks a Locum Appointment for Training in the medicine for the elderly department in Scotland. This role involves full clinical responsibilities and requires Full GMC registration, competency in Advanced Life Support, along with a strong focus on elder care and internal medicine. Successful applicants will start on February 4, 2026, for a fixed term of 12 months, with varied shift patterns including nights and weekends.

Benefits

Commitment to work-life balance

Flexible working options where possible

Forces Friendly Employer

Qualifications

• Essential Full GMC registration as a Medical Practitioner.
• Must have a valid UK Resuscitation Council Advanced Life Support qualification.
• Completion of IMT 3 or demonstrable equivalence is a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Work in the medicine for the elderly department.
• Cover on-call duties that include night shifts and weekend/evening working.
• Perform outpatient work in frailty clinics.

Skills

Interest and experience in medicine for older adults

General internal medicine knowledge

Full GMC registration

Advanced Life Support qualification

Education

Completion of IMT 3 or equivalent

MRCP (UK)

Job description

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.

The shift pattern for this post has yet to be confirmed

This is a Fixed term post for 12 months.

We have one LAT (Locum Appointment for Training) post available at STR level to commence on the 4th February 2026 for one year.

This post is in the medicine for the elderly department for South Glasgow. On calls include night shifts and weekend /evening working based at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and Gartnavel Hospital.

Daytime work includes covering the acute receiving unit, ward rounds on acute assessment and rehabilitation wards and outpatient experience in frailty clinics.

The role is 100% clinical. Full GMC registration as Medical Practitioner essential. Completion of IMT 3 or demonstration of equivalence essential. MRCP (UK) passed. Valid UK Resuscitation Council Advanced Life Support qualification essential. Interest and experience in medicine for older adults and general internal medicine is essential.

Informal contact: Eileen Capek - Consultant Geriatrician on [e-mail]

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.

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.

Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

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.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

NHSGGC recognise 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 the tenure is listed as 'various', we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements and this will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
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