Senior Clinical Fellow - Older People & Stroke Services

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde seeks Senior Clinical Fellows at ST3 level or above for Geriatric and Stroke Medicine roles. Responsibilities include ward duties and on-call commitments in a diverse healthcare environment, promoting inclusive practices. Suitable candidates must hold full GMC registration and ideally have completed MRCP.

Qualifications

• Must possess full GMC registration.
• Completion of MRCP is preferred.
• Applicants may require CREST certificate if not completed UK foundation program recently.

Responsibilities

• Geriatric Medicine ward responsibilities and clinics.
• Conduct rehabilitation ward rounds and provide weekend cover.
• Contribute to the General Medical on-call rota.

Education

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 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 rotational

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

1 wte– Geriatric Medicine Interest
1 wte – Stroke Interest

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

All 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 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.

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

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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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