Junior Clinical Fellow in Neurology (FY2)

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a Neurology Junior Clinical Fellow for a fixed-term position of 4 months. The role involves working within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care in a regional Neurology service. The successful candidate will engage in both clinical duties and on-call responsibilities, aimed at FY2-grade doctors. This position is ideal for those looking to enhance their clinical skills in a supportive environment that values collaboration and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Participate in a multidisciplinary care approach alongside nurses and AHPs.
• Engage in on-call, out-of-hours duties.
• Maintain high standards of patient care in line with best practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care in neurology.
• Collaborate with clinical teams.
• Support the Department in delivering services.

Skills

Collaborative approach

Communication skills

Clinical knowledge in neurology

Education

FY2-grade qualification

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 is full rota

This is a Fixed term post for 4 months

An opportunity has arisen for a Neurology Junior Clinical Fellow within the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

This position offers the chance to work in a highly specialised regional Neurology service, delivering high-quality patient care aligned with the latest best practices.

The service employs a multidisciplinary approach to care provision, and the post holder will collaborate with clinical nurse specialists, specialist AHPs, and a team of specialised ward-based neurology nursing colleagues.

This role is aimed at FY2-grade doctors to support the Department in delivering services.

The successful candidate will participate in an on-call, out-of-hours rota.

Applicants are expected to start in December 2025 or January 2026.

Informal contact: Amy O’Sullivan Clinical Services Manager on 0141 201 2883 or Amy.O’[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.

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

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.

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.

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