Consultant in Paediatric Neurology

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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 consultant sessional

This is a permanent post based with the Royal Hospital for Children.

The Women & Children’s Directorate (an Acute Operating Division of Greater Glasgow & Clyde NHS Board) is a world leader in the care of child and maternal health services. Located on the new Queen Elizabeth University Hospital campus in the south side of the city, the Royal Hospital for Children hosts many national and regional specialist tertiary and quaternary services. The Directorate also supports an extensive array of community child health services.

This is a permanent post. The successful applicant for this post will join seven consultant colleagues and two senior lecturers as an integral member of the Paediatric Neurosciences team. The post-holder will be expected to have, or to develop, a special interest in complex motor disorders and demyelinating conditions, to fulfil the service gaps created as a result of a consultant with these interests retiring. Further specialist training and development could be informed by the candidate’s interests, and the needs of the service. The successful candidate will be supported to achieve their future training needs. Candidates interested in research and innovation will be encouraged and supported in accessing opportunities in the Scottish NHS including Research & Innovation Fellowships which provide designated sessions for these activities.

The neurosciences service is delivered by a multi-disciplinary team which consists of nursing, psychology, allied health professionals and EEG physiologists. The service provides tertiary care for children throughout Scotland and also supports the secondary needs of the children within Greater Glasgow.

Interested?

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

Informal enquiries may be made to either:

Professor Sameer Zuberi, Consultant Paediatric Neurologist, Telephone No – 0141 451 6568 or email at [email protected] or Dr Stewart Macleod, Consultant Paediatric Neurologist on 0141 451 6542 or email at [email protected]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:

Interview Date: 19/05/2026

This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

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.

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.

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