Consultant in Paediatric Neurology - Glasgow, United Kingdom - NHS Scotland

NHS Scotland

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Glasgow, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Consultant Paediatric Neurologist with an interest in epilepsy**The Women & Children's Directorate (an Acute Operating Division of Greater Glasgow & Clyde NHS Board) is a world leader in the care of child and maternal health services. Located on the new Queen Elizabeth University Hospital campus in the south side of the city, the Royal Hospital for Children hosts many national and regional specialist tertiary and quaternary services. The Directorate also supports an extensive array of community child health services.

This is a permanent post, for a full-time or whole-time equivalent consultant in paediatric neurology to join seven consultant colleagues as an integral member of the Neurosciences team.

Expertise in the management of paediatric epilepsy are essential and skills in EEG reporting are desirable. Expertise in genetic epilepsies with skills to contribute to gene related therapy programmes is desirable.

The neurosciences service is delivered by a multi-disciplinary team which consists of nursing, psychology, allied health professionals and EEG physiologists.

The service provides tertiary care for children throughout Scotland and also supports the secondary needs of the children within Greater Glasgow.

Informal enquiries may be made to either**:

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.