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. This is a part time fixed term position for 12 months. The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital has an Orthopaedic Department comprising of 38 Consultants with Specialist Interests in Hip, Knee, Upper Limb, Foot and Ankle, Pelvis, Limb Reconstruction, Brachial Plexus and Spine. The Consultant will be expected to provide in-patient services at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. Outpatient services are currently provided at the West Glasgow ACH. Day surgery facilities are available at Gartnavel General Hospital and the New Victoria Hospital. Consultants work in teams of 3 to provide general trauma cover services. The QEUH will be designated as a Level 2 Trauma Centre and it is expected that the successful applicant will actively participate in the development of a Managed Clinical Network in Orthopaedic Trauma. This post will not take part in the trauma rota. The post holder would be expected to be able to provide a full range of inpatient, day case, and outpatient elective spinal services. They would work within the multidisciplinary spinal team, including supporting spinal ESP physiotherapists, and participating in a monthly spinal radiology MDT meeting. In addition to providing clinical services the successful candidate will be required to undertake the administrative duties required in a consultant job. Applicants must have full GMC registration, a license to practice and be eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or eligibility for specialist registration (CESR) or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of interview. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training. Applicants would be expected to have completed at least one year of recognised spinal fellowship training. Informal contact: Mr Bilal Jamal, Clinical Director, Bilal.Jamalggc.scot.nhs.uk Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process. For application portal/log-in issues, please contact Jobtrain support hub in the first instance.