Overview
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) 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 Monday to Friday. This post will be based within the Royal Alexandra Hospital; you may be moved to Inverclyde Royal Hospital as per the candidate information pack.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde invites applications for a Consultant in Geriatric Medicine with a specialist interest in Frailty and Stroke Medicine, to support service delivery across Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH) and Inverclyde Royal Hospital (IRH).
Responsibilities
* The post is a splitsite appointment designed to strengthen stroke consultant capacity, including HASU cover at RAH, while supporting frailty pathways and acute geriatric medicine across the Clyde sector.
* The post sits within a supportive consultant body delivering integrated frailty and stroke services across both sites.
* The successful applicant will deliver consultant-led stroke medicine, including participation in the HASU rota at RAH, while supporting acute stroke admissions and stroke outpatient services at IRH.
* The candidate will provide comprehensive geriatric assessment within the frailty team within an acute assessment ward at RAH.
* The successful candidate will lead a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care within our frailty and stroke services.
* This role requires a strong clinical background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to adapt to various patient needs.
* You will be part of a team of consultants supported by a dedicated team of specialist nursing staff focused on improving patient pathways and delivering high standards of care, outcomes, experience, safety and quality.
* Your application and interview will demonstrate the skill set needed to join us in delivering, developing and teaching expert care within this specialty.
* Successful candidates will demonstrate a high level of clinical experience in all aspects of geriatric and stroke medicine.
Qualifications and experience
* High level of clinical experience in geriatric medicine and stroke medicine.
* Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team and work across multiple sites.
* Excellent communication and adaptable approach to patient care.
Additional information
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work-life balance and offers flexible working options where service needs allow. Flexible working will be discussed during the recruitment process.
NHSGGC is an equal opportunities employer and promotes equality, diversity and inclusion.
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