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- Job reference: 254331
- Salary: Clinical Fellow (FHO2) (£42,794 - £48,391)
- Job closing date: 09/08/2026
- Job Type: Medical and Dental
- Location: Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
- Employment type: Fixed-term
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Job posted date: 30/07/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
- Department: Neurosciences & Spinal Injuries / Neurosurgery
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 Mon-Sun early/late, nights/weekends/on call.
This is a fixed term post for 12 months.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Department of OMFS, based at the Queen Elizabeth
University Hospital. This post is to advertise junior fellowships, aimed at FY2-grade doctors, to support the Department in the delivery of service.
The successful candidate will take part in an on-call, out of hours rota..
For an informal discussion, please contact: Craig Wales, Consultant OMFS, Craig.wales@nhs.scotDetails on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
Applicants 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.
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 Mon-Sun early/late, nights/weekends/on call.
This is a fixed term post for 12 months.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Department of OMFS, based at the Queen Elizabeth
University Hospital. This post is to advertise junior fellowships, aimed at FY2-grade doctors, to support the Department in the delivery of service.
The successful candidate will take part in an on-call, out of hours rota..
For an informal discussion, please contact: Craig Wales, Consultant OMFS, Craig.wales@nhs.scotDetails on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
Applicants 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.
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.
Person specification
Clinical
Essential
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems.
- Ability to prioritise clinical need.
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk.
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient.
Desirable
- Documented evidence of clinical experience working full-time or part-time in OMFS.
Qualifications and Eligibility
Essential
- Professional Regulatory Bodies Membership (GMC/GDC) details must be provided on the application form
- Confirmation of eligibility to work in the UK
- Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) Membership
Academic (Research, audit and quality improvement skills)
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues.
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives.
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
- Evidence of contributing to teaching and learning of others.
- Evidence of research practice to date.
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements such as degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements.
- Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity which: focuses on patient safety and clinical improvement
- Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity which: demonstrates an interest in and commitment to the specialty beyond the mandatory curriculum
- Evidence of interest in, and experience of, teaching.
- Evidence of feedback for teaching.
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