Consultant in Paediatric Emergency Medicine

About NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across various clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million, extending to 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

Position Overview

This is a Consultant post suitable for candidates with a CCT in Emergency Medicine or Paediatrics, with subspecialty training in paediatric emergency medicine or equivalent.

Location and Team

The post is based at the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow, which opened in June 2015. You will join a team of 14 consultants in a busy Emergency Department that sees over 75,000 patients annually. The role involves participation in extended hours and the on-call rota.

Qualifications and Eligibility

Applicants must have full GMC registration and a license to practice. UK-trained candidates should demonstrate higher specialist training leading to CCT or eligibility for specialist registration in Paediatrics or Emergency Medicine (CESR), or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of interview.

Contact Information

For more details, contact: Dt Lynsey Johnston, Clinical Lead, at or . Additional contact details can be found in the Candidate Information Packs.

Interview Date

20/05/2025

Additional Information

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all community sections and promotes a culture of inclusion. We are proud of our diverse workforce.

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Application Guidelines

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