Chief of Medicine Rectification Infection Control - Consultant

Job details

• Job reference: 262197
• Salary: Please see advert
• Job closing date: 01/11/2026
• Job Type: Medical and Dental
• Location: Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and various other locations
• Employment type: Secondment
• Hours Per Week: 20
• Job posted date: 16/10/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
• Department: Infection Control

Open to NHSGGC Staff only. If applying for this post please ensure you have the agreement of your Line Manager

Title: Chief of Medicine Rectification Infection Control

Tenure: Secondment - 2 years

Hours: 5PAs

Remuneration: Consultant Grade Salary: £111,430 - £148,064 plus a management fee for this role is payable, currently £18,100

Location: Queen Elizabeth University Hospital/JB Russell House

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is the largest Health Board in Scotland delivering acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.3 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The Chief of Medicine Rectification Infection Control, will report to the Director of Transformation Projects and support the Board’s Executive and Senior Management Teams on the QEUH Rectification programme.

The post holder will work with the clinical and non-clinical teams, both internal and external to provide medical leadership and support to the programmes of work focusing on the QEUH Rectification programme.

The post holder will demonstrate a clear collaborative approach to working, underpinned by positive behaviours, attitudes and leadership competencies that will facilitate the successful completion of the Programme.

The post holder has professional accountability to the Executive Medical Director and will perform tasks as required by the Executive Medical Director.

This role carries an annual management fee o £18,100 and a time allowance equivalent to 5 programmed activities, which will be discussed on an individual basis to determine the split between direct clinical care and supporting professional activities.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Colin Lauder, Director of Rectification Telephone: 0141 201 4614 email: colin.lauder2@nhs.scot

The successful appointee will be expected to maintain their licence to practice with the General Medical Council (GMC), and that will require supplementing this role with appropriate direct clinical care sessions and supporting professional activities.

If you are inspired by the challenges this opportunity presents and believe you have the relevant skills, experience and qualities we are seeking then we look forward to receiving your application which will be given careful consideration.

Applications are encouraged from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

For more information about the role please refer to the attached Candidate Information Pack.

If applying for this post please ensure you have the agreement of your Line Manager.

Should you have any queries in regards to the application process or submitting your application please contact Heather Silvester, Senior Recruitment Lead, Recruitment Service, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde at heather.silvester@nhs.scot

Closing date for returning application: 23:59 Sunday, 1st November 2026

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

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