Senior Clinical Fellow - General Medicine

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national healthcare service is seeking a Cystic Fibrosis Fellow in Scotland to join a multidisciplinary team focused on providing excellent care for patients with cystic fibrosis. The role involves inpatient and outpatient care, participation in significant research projects, and collaboration with various university partners. Candidates will also have opportunities for clinical teaching and involvement in phase I-III clinical trials, tailored towards their future career goals. This fixed-term position requires strong commitment and research interests.

Qualifications

• Applicants must submit a Certificate of Readiness to Enter Specialty Training if not completed a UK foundation programme within 3.5 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient care for patients with cystic fibrosis.
• Participate in research and clinical teaching.
• Collaborate with university partners.

Job description

Overview

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.

Job Details

Please note that previous applicants need not apply. This is a fixed term for post 12 months working 40 hours per week on full shifts.

Responsibilities

The West of Scotland Adult Cystic Fibrosis Unit is funded directly by the National Services Division of the Scottish Government, with the aim of providing excellent care for people with CF. We operate as a multidisciplinary team and care for people with cystic fibrosis from throughout the West of Scotland. The West of Scotland Unit is the largest of the three Scottish Cystic Fibrosis units caring for 274 adults with Cystic Fibrosis. The unit is based in the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. This new hospital provides excellent inpatient and outpatient accommodation and comprehensive investigative facilities for patients with cystic fibrosis. The cystic fibrosis unit is closely integrated within the large general respiratory unit and has longstanding clinical collaborations with related specialties including diabetes and palliative care.
The clinical role of this Cystic Fibrosis Fellow post is to work as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide inpatient and outpatient care of people with cystic fibrosis. Opportunities are available to gain competency in practical respiratory procedures, including pleural procedures and bronchoscopy. To gain respiratory experience it will be possible to participate in the general respiratory out‑patient clinics and general respiratory teaching programme within Glasgow Hospitals.
The unit has a highly active research programme including collaborations with the University of Glasgow, the University of Strathclyde and a variety of Pharma companies. The unit is involved in preclinical basic science research and phase I, II and III clinical trials. Dr Gordon MacGregor holds an NRS career research fellowship and the unit holds a SMART grant in conjunction with Lamellar Biomedical.
The Fellow will be expected to focus time on research or acquiring skills and experience to apply to higher levels of training. Such options can be discussed with the successful candidate and tailored towards enhancing their CV with regard to their future career aims.
Due to the high number of applicants this post may close early. Interviews will be held 2 weeks following the post closing.

Research and Training Opportunities

The Fellow will have the chance to participate in research and clinical teaching within the unit, collaborate with university partners and contribute to phase I–III clinical trials. These experiences are designed to enhance the Fellow’s CV and future training prospects.

Requirements

• 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.

Applications

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Diversity and Inclusion

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.

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