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.
Applications are invited for the post of Locum Consultant in Inherited Metabolic Medicine based at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh This provides an exciting opportunity for an experienced specialist metabolic Physician and biochemist to contribute to the ongoing development of an exciting new national service for adults with Inherited Metabolic Disorders (IMD). The Scottish IMD service is a nationally commissioned service for people of all ages with IMDs. The successful candidate will provide outpatient care and advice for adults with IMD and their families primarily within SE, East and NE Scotland, but will work closely with colleagues based in Glasgow as well.
The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh is a world-recognised major centre for medical care, research and teaching. There are extensive modern laboratory services including Metabolic Biochemistry and Clinical and Molecular Genetics. All major medical and surgical subspecialities are represented on site. In addition, the Scottish Inherited Metabolic Disorders Service provides direct care for adults throughout Scotland through outreach clinics supplemented with virtual consultations and telephone advice to families and to health, education and social care professionals.
Applicants must possess full GMC registration and a licence to practise. Those trained within the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT in Clinical Biochemistry and Metabolic Medicine or eligibility for specialist registration (CESR) or be within six months of confirmed entry from the date of interview, and should possess a postgraduate qualification (MRCP or equivalent). Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent qualifications and training.
Informal Contact: Eve Miller-Hodges - Senior Clinical Lecturer & Honorary Consultant
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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