About the Role
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest health care 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 Full shift.
Salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.
We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a PEM trained consultant within The Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow. The job plan will consist of 4 PAs and will be a permanent contract commencing May 2026.
Responsibilities
You will join a team of 16 consultants working an on‑call rota, providing 16/7 consultant cover. On‑call duties to cover the department out of hours will be split equitably between the Emergency Department Consultant team with prospective cover. The successful applicant will undertake administrative duties associated with the care of their patients and the running of their clinical department.
Work Environment
The Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow, is one of the largest paediatric teaching hospitals in the UK and the largest in Scotland. It provides secondary care for more than 900,000 people resident within the Greater Glasgow and Clyde area, and tertiary care for the 3 million people living across the West of Scotland. There are 17 nationally designated services delivered from the hospital including cardiac surgery, bone marrow and renal transplantation, ECLS and complex airway supported by a 22 bed PICU.
The Radiology Department located within RHC provides ultrasound, CT, MRI and isotope studies on site. All imaging is digital and accessed through the PACS system.
The Emergency Department at RHC provides 24‑hour facilities for the care of acutely ill and injured children of Glasgow and the surrounding areas. We routinely see patients up until their 16th birthday and since 2021, RHC Glasgow has been the Paediatric Major Trauma Centre for the West of Scotland. The department is staffed 24/7 by trained Paediatric nurses, and supported by Emergency Nurse Practitioners.
Work‑Life Balance
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work‑life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full‑time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as various, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunity & Diversity
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
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