Consultant in Geriatric Medicine with An Interest - Glasgow, United Kingdom - NHS Scotland

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3 weeks ago

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Consultant in Geriatric Medicine (General and Frailty)

Royal Alexander Hospital & Vale of Leven Hospital

Specialty:
Particular focus on Frailty

Relocation Package available

Closing Date: 16th March 2023

Interview Date: 28th March 2023

Summary of the Post
We are now seeking to appoint, on a permanent basis, a Consultant in Geriatric Medicine with expertise in Frailty. This is based within the Royal Alexander Hospital & Vale of Leven Hospital.

The Older People & Stroke posts in Clyde boast excellent in-patient rehabilitation and clinic facilities as well as well-maintained outdoor garden spaces at the Vale of Leven.

RAH provides a full range of District General Hospital Specialties with excellent support facilities.

We also have a major commitment to education and close links with Glasgow University and there is an active undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programme.


We are seeking a highly motivated, innovative, and enthusiastic consultant to join a well-established and friendly Older People and Stroke Service, providing acute assessment and rehabilitation across the Clyde Sector which comprises both urban and rural populations.

This post provides an exciting opportunity to deliver and develop Older Peoples Services within an expert multi-disciplinary team.


Duties of the Post
This post has no mandatory on call or out hours of work.


The Job Plan

The Benefits


Salaries for a Consultant in Scotland start from £91,474 (GBP) to £121,548 (GBP) based on a 40 hour contract (10 sessions).

Additional payments can be achieved for extra sessions and on-call commitments.

Other benefits include Up to 6.6 weeks holiday per year and 8 days public holidays (_pro rata less than full time hours if applicable_).

An NHS pension scheme, 30 days of study leave entitlement in any three year period and access to the NHS Scotland Discretionary Points financial award scheme.

A relocation package up to £8000 to support relocation into the area if necessary.


All newly qualified Consultants are initially offered a minimum of 1 Core Supporting Professional Activity (SPA) which includes CPD, audit, clinical governance, appraisal, revalidation, job planning and management meetings.

This will be reviewed within 6 months (or earlier if required) of appointment and revised upwards if additional responsibilities are agreed.

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