NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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 – Fri, 8-5, with on call 1 in 10.
This is a Fixed term post for 12 months. (Maternity Leave Cover – 12 months fixed term)
Locum Consultant Colorectal Surgeon
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Locum Consultant Colorectal Surgeon to join the General Surgery team at the Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH), Paisley, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, to provide maternity leave cover for a period of 12 months. The successful applicant will join a well-established team of Colorectal, Upper GI and Breast Consultants, providing specialist colorectal services and participating in the General Surgery on-call rota (currently 1:10).
The Colorectal Service at RAH manages a wide range of benign and malignant conditions and delivers high-quality, patient-centred care across the Clyde Sector. The unit works closely with regional services, including a weekly Colorectal Cancer MDT, dedicated ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) pathways, and excellent support from CNS, radiology, pathology, gastroenterology, and oncology colleagues. RAH Consultants also provide clinical services at the Vale of Leven Hospital.
Key service features include:
1. Laparoscopic colorectal surgery as standard practice.
2. Strong links with the West of Scotland Bowel Screening Programme.
3. Active involvement in IBD and colorectal cancer pathways.
4. Well-supported endoscopy services with opportunities to develop subspecialty skills.
Teaching & Research; The hospital has a strong commitment to education, with active undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, simulation facilities, and a proven record in supporting research and audit.
Applicants must be on the GMC Specialist Register (or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview) and demonstrate a commitment to high standards of clinical care, team working, and service improvement.