Senior Clinical Fellow - Older People & Stroke Services

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

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is recruiting Senior Clinical Fellows in Geriatric and Stroke Medicine for a rotational shift pattern starting from August 2025. The role offers comprehensive clinical duties, including ward responsibilities and rehabilitation, with opportunities for further training in a major healthcare system serving over 1 million people.

Qualifications

• Must possess full GMC registration.
• Completion of MRCP is preferred.
• Experience in General Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, and Stroke Medicine is valued.

Responsibilities

• Undertake clinical duties including ward responsibilities and clinics.
• Engage in rehabilitation ward rounds and weekend cover.
• Contribute to the general medical on-call rota.

Skills

Clinical duties

Ward responsibilities

Rehabilitation

General Medicine

Education

Full GMC registration

MRCP (preferred)

Job description

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

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 1 WTE positions 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 undertaken 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 last 3.5 years.
• Due to high application volume, shortlisting feedback cannot be provided.

Informal contact can be made with Dr. Alison Shepherd or Dr. Jennifer Tilston at 0141 451 5351.

Details on contact with 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 by recognizing military skills and experience.

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