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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/On callThis is a Fixed term post for 12 MonthsThis is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and proactive doctors to join our expanding General Medicine team at IRH for the August 2026 intake. As well as gaining invaluable general medicine experience you will be able to work closely with a specialty team. This could be Critical Care, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Rheumatology or General Medicine depending on personal interest. You will be an integral member of the IRH medical team and will have an excellent environment to develop knowledge, clinical skills and experience in progression in all aspects of general medicine with acute medical receiving and out-patient experience. You will work with the MDT within the ward and out-patient environment.The successful candidate will be allocated an educational and clinical supervisor. A personal development plan (PDP) for the duration of the post will be agreed, and SMART educational goals will be identified. The successful candidate will have excellent opportunities to develop knowledge and clinical skills in General Medicine and their chosen specialty.There are 2 Consultants and 1 Specialty doctor in Diabetes and Endocrinology, 4 Consultants and 1 specialty doctor in Rheumatology, 3 Cardiologists and a specialty doctor in Cardiology, 2 respiratory Consultants and one acute medical consultant and specialist doctor for Acute Medicine. Each department has a full multidisciplinary team and a wide range of sub-specialty interests. The successful Clinical Fellows will be given full support to develop skills in each specialty in addition to general medicine. There will be opportunities to contribute to teaching of medical students and peers in addition to quality improvement work. There are regular departmental educational meetings.In addition, the Medical Consultant at IRH are highly enthusiastic and have a passion for striving for the best care for our patients and colleagues.The Clinical Fellows will be offered a 12-month post and will include general medical on call commitment.Interested?If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.For an informal discussion, please contact: Fiona Barrie, Clinical Service Manager, Fiona.Barrie@nhs.scot, 0141 314 9504/07816531052Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidatesApplicants who have not undertaken a UK foundation programme within 3.5 years of the advertised post start date, you may be asked to submit a Certificate of Readiness to Enter Specialty Training (CREST). The CREST form must be completed by a consultant who has worked with you for a minimum continuous period of three months whole-time equivalent wholly within the 3.5 years prior to the advertised post start date for which you are applying.This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) 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.AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own.Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers.Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool.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.For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the Jobtrain Support Hub in the first instance.
