Overview
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.
Role and Location
The shift pattern for this post is rotational and on call. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the anaesthetic department in the Royal Alexandra Hospital as a substantive consultant. The post is based at the Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH), Paisley. The on call commitment is split between covering Paisley Maternity Hospital on a resident shift pattern and on call on the general consultant rota at the RAH on a non-resident basis. The Anaesthetic Department based at the Royal Alexandra Hospital provides elective anaesthesia at the Vale of Leven, Inverclyde Royal Hospital and elective and emergency anaesthesia/intensive care at the RAH.
This post has 10 PAs, of which 8 are DCC and 2 SPA. If changes to this job plan are required this will be by negotiation in accordance with nationally agreed terms and conditions. EPAs may be available for the successful candidate. EPAs will be discussed after appointment.
Full details of the job and supporting information can be viewed in the accompanying candidate information pack.
Enquiries
Informal enquiries can be made during working hours to Dr Stephen Jeffrey, Clinical Director, 07974 644983.
Interview Date: 26/02/2026
Recruitment and Policy
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde - NHS Scotland 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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