Consultant in Stroke with An Interest in Frailty - Glasgow, United Kingdom - NHS Scotland

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3 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of specialists in Glasgow Royal Infirmary and participate in both the comprehensive stroke service and the new frailty service.


The postholder will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of the service.

Subject to the provisions of the Terms and Conditions of Service, the postholder is expected to observe NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde's agreed policies and procedures, drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters, and to follow the Standing Orders and Financial Instructions for Health Boards.


The postholder will be expected to make sure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of patients to be able to make contact with the postholder when necessary.


This post will focus on a combination of stroke care, across various elements of the patient pathway, and the expanding frailty service.

An indicative job plan is attached.

The post will support the development of patient focused care and will include an educational and liaison role in addition to the clinical duties outlined below:


  • Involvement in hyperacute and acute stroke care
  • Fast track TIA / Stroke outpatient clinic
  • Liaison with Medicine/other specialties and review of stroke referrals
  • Undertake stroke on call duties on a 1 in 7 rota
  • Clinical involvement in the frailty service and input to the development of the service
  • The Consultant will be expected to share cover for absent colleagues on annual or study leave by prior arrangement and short term unplanned sick leave.
  • In addition to the duties mentioned above, duties at other hospitals administered by NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde may be 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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