Senior Clinical Fellow - Older People & Stroke Services

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking Senior Clinical Fellows for Geriatric and Stroke Medicine. Positions commence on 6th August 2025 for a year at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Candidates will gain valuable experience in various medical specialties and are required to have full GMC registration.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess full GMC registration.
• Completion of MRCP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clinical duties include ward responsibilities, clinics, rehabilitation ward rounds, and weekend cover.
• Contribute to the General Medical on-call rota.

Education

Full GMC registration

Completion of MRCP preferred

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff in various clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million, extending to 2.2 million with regional and national services.

The shift pattern for this post is rotational.

Senior Clinical Fellow positions are available at ST3 level or above from 6th August 2025 for 12 months. These posts are based at Glasgow Royal Infirmary and may include cover for off-site rehabilitation beds at Lightburn or Stobhill Hospital.

There are two roles available: 1 WTE in Geriatric Medicine Interest and 1 WTE in Stroke Interest.

Within the department, there are opportunities to gain further experience in General Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, and Stroke Medicine. Clinical duties include ward responsibilities, clinics, rehabilitation ward rounds, weekend cover, and contribution to the General Medical on-call rota.

Applicants must possess full GMC registration. Completion of MRCP is preferred.

• Applicants who have not completed a UK foundation programme within 3.5 years of the start date will need to submit a Certificate of Readiness to Enter Specialty Training (CREST), completed by a consultant who has worked with the applicant for at least three months within the past 3.5 years.
• Due to high application volume, shortlisting feedback cannot be provided.

Informal contact: Dr. Alison Shepherd or Dr. Jennifer Tilston at 0141 451 5351.

Details on contacting the Recruitment Service are available within the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all community sections. We promote inclusion and are proud of our diverse workforce. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, we are committed to being a Forces Friendly Employer, supporting applications from the Armed Forces Community.

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