Consultant in Emergency Medicine - FNC+plus, Interface Division Emergency Department

Overview

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 has yet to be confirmed.

About the Transformation

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde is reimagining urgent care as part of a major change programme. Guided by our aim for Better Health, Better Care, Better Value, and a Better Workplace, we are transforming how urgent care is delivered and placing patients at the centre of everything we do.

At the heart of this transformation is the Interface Division, created to drive bold innovation, strengthen integration between primary and secondary care, and improve patient experience.

Over the next three years, the division will lead ground-breaking developments including the FNC+Plus care model, a Virtual Hospital with 1,000 virtual beds and clinics, Electronic Triage at hospital front doors, and Rapid Assessment & Care (RAaC) units to ensure timely and seamless patient support.

This work aims to shift the balance of care closer to home, enhance patient pathways, and reduce delays so patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

Role and Responsibilities

The postholder will:

• work 0.5 WTE within the FNC+Plus as part of the Interface Division, supporting Virtual Pathways including Call Before You Convey, NHS24, and developing alternatives to admissions and attendance at Emergency Departments.
• act as the Senior Clinical Decision Maker within a multi-disciplinary team (medical, nursing, SAS, pharmacy, and administrative staff) to manage complete clinical care for patients within the Interface Division.
• support the FNC+Plus, Virtual Hospital and Whole System Escalation functions through the Interface Division.
• act as the responsible consultant for patients under the care of the Interface Division and provide senior oversight to the service functions.
• spend 0.5 of the role within the Glasgow Royal Infirmary Emergency Department (ED).

Emergency Department Context

The ED at Glasgow Royal Infirmary is a dynamic, fast-paced environment providing consultant-led care 7 days a week until midnight and beyond. The department manages approximately 98,000 new presentations per year, with support from a large junior medical and nursing team and strong links to Critical Care and Acute Medicine.

Education, Learning and Collaboration

The department is known for high standards of clinical learning with ongoing education, simulation training, and a dedicated Quality Improvement team. It collaborates with Surgical, Critical Care, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and other services, with a focus on embedding research and teaching across the team.

Qualifications and Requirements

Applicants must have:

• Full GMC registration and a licence to practice
• FRCEM or equivalent and eligibility for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register
• Evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or eligibility for specialist registration (CESR) or within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of interview
• Demonstrated competence in the management of a full range of Emergency Medicine presentations and experience working in a multi-disciplinary team
• For non-UK applicants, equivalent training and evidence; guidance available at rcem.ac.uk

Additional Information

Further information regarding NHSGGC and its hospitals is available on our website. Informal contact details are provided for key clinical leadership roles within the Division.

• Informal contact: Dr Neil Ritchie (Chief of Medicine, Interface Division)
• Informal contact: Dr Donogh Maguire (Consultant in Emergency Medicine/Clinical Director, GRI)
• Informal contact: Mrs Fiona Band (General Manager, Interface Division)

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and information for candidates are available on the Information for candidates page. NHSGGC promotes inclusion and has a policy supporting Armed Forces personnel. The organisation supports flexible working options where service needs allow.

Applicants should provide original and authentic responses to all questions in the application form. The use of artificial intelligence or other third-party assistance to generate or modify responses is discouraged. By submitting your application you confirm that all answers are your own work.

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