NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare 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 Monday to Friday, with on-call
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and compassionate Consultant to join the Older People and Stroke Service (OPSS) within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, working across Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH) and Vale of Leven Hospital (VOL).
This post offers a dynamic and rewarding role with responsibilities spanning both inpatient and outpatient services, with a particular focus on the management of patients with movement disorders.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide expert clinical care for patients with movement disorders across OPSS.
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Deliver outpatient clinics across both RAH and VOL, ensuring timely assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients.
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Contribute to the inpatient care of older people, supporting acute and rehabilitation wards with specialist input.
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Provide senior clinical leadership, including early decision-making to facilitate patient flow and timely discharge.
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Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
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Support service development, quality improvement initiatives, and innovation within the movement disorders pathway.
The Role
The successful candidate will undertake:
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10 PA sessions per week, with a balanced job plan across inpatient and outpatient activity.
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Clinical duties across two sites (RAH and VOL), supporting continuity and equity of service delivery.
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A varied caseload including both acute inpatient management and specialist outpatient clinics in movement disorders.
What We Offer
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Opportunity to work within a well-established, supportive multidisciplinary OPSS team.
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Involvement in service redesign and development of movement disorder pathways.
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Opportunities for teaching, supervision, and participation in clinical governance and quality improvement work.
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Flexible working arrangements can be considered.
Candidate Requirements
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Fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practise.
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Entry on the Specialist Register (or within 6 months of CCT).
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Experience in Geriatric Medicine with an interest in movement disorders.
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Strong commitment to delivering high quality patient care and service improvement.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact:Heather Kinnon - Clinical Service Manager on 07971902619 or [email protected]
Interview Date: 25/08/2026
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.
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