Consultant in Respiratory

Job details

• Job reference: 248069
• Salary: Consultant (£111,430 - £148,064)
• Job closing date: 26/07/2026
• Job Type: Medical and Dental
• Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Employment type: Permanent
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Job posted date: 25/06/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
• Department: ECMS – Medical Specialties

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 Full Time

Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde are looking to recruit a Consultant Respiratory Physician based at Royal Alexandra Hospital. The successful candidate will join the existing Respiratory Physicians and will be part of a forward-thinking team of consultants. The post outlined is for a full-time consultant on a 10 PA basis. We would particularly welcome applicants with an interest in sleep, although this is desirable and we would consider accommodating other subspeciality interests

The Royal Alexandra Hospital is a modern district general hospital in Paisley serving a population of approximately 205,000. The is one of the largest district general hospitals in Scotland. All major specialties are represented within the hospital. The hospital has a progressive agenda in relation to clinical standards, managed clinical networks and patient focused service redesign. There are close clinical links with the Community Health and Social Care Partnership, and the other hospitals within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact: Douglas Grieves , Consultant, Douglas.grieve2@nhs.scot

Interview Date: 12/08/2026

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.

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.

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 Full Time

Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde are looking to recruit a Consultant Respiratory Physician based at Royal Alexandra Hospital. The successful candidate will join the existing Respiratory Physicians and will be part of a forward-thinking team of consultants. The post outlined is for a full-time consultant on a 10 PA basis. We would particularly welcome applicants with an interest in sleep, although this is desirable and we would consider accommodating other subspeciality interests

The Royal Alexandra Hospital is a modern district general hospital in Paisley serving a population of approximately 205,000. The is one of the largest district general hospitals in Scotland. All major specialties are represented within the hospital. The hospital has a progressive agenda in relation to clinical standards, managed clinical networks and patient focused service redesign. There are close clinical links with the Community Health and Social Care Partnership, and the other hospitals within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact: Douglas Grieves , Consultant, Douglas.grieve2@nhs.scot

Interview Date: 12/08/2026

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.

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.