Senior Clinical Fellow - Older People & Stroke Services

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow at ST3 level or above for a rotational position. This role involves responsibilities in Geriatric Medicine, including ward duties, clinics, and rehabilitation rounds. Applicants must have full GMC registration, with MRCP completion preferred. This opportunity supports further experience in General and Stroke Medicine.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ward responsibilities in Geriatric Medicine.
• Conduct clinics and rehabilitation ward rounds.
• Provide weekend cover and contribute to the General Medical on-call rota.

Skills

Full GMC registration

Completion of MRCP

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across 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 involve cover for off-site rehabilitation beds at Lightburn or Stobhill Hospital.

Opportunities exist within the department to gain further experience in General Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, and Stroke Medicine. Clinical duties include ward responsibilities in Geriatric Medicine, clinics, rehabilitation ward rounds, weekend cover, and contributions to the General Medical on-call rota.

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

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

For informal contact, please reach out to Dr. Alison Shepherd or Dr. Jennifer Tilston at 0141 451 5351.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service are available within the Candidate Information Packs.

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