Consultant In Inherited Metabolic Medicine For Adults – Metabolic Medicine

Job Description

Employer

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC)

Job Title

Consultant in Inherited Metabolic Medicine

Location

Queen Elizabeth Hospital Glasgow (Women and Children’s Directorate Royal Hospital for Children)

Shift Pattern

The shift pattern for this post is to be confirmed.

About the role

We are developing a national service for adults with inherited metabolic disorders (IMD) and require a specialist metabolic physician and biochemist to lead outpatient care, provide advice, and support outreach across Scotland. The successful candidate will provide care and advice for adults with IMD and their families, primarily within Glasgow, Ayrshire, and the Highlands, and will work closely with colleagues in Edinburgh. The role takes place in a major centre with advanced laboratory services, including Metabolic Biochemistry and Clinical and Molecular Genetics, and collaboration across a range of medical and surgical subspecialities.

Key responsibilities

• Provide outpatient clinical care and advice for adults with inherited metabolic disorders.
• Deliver virtual and telephone consultations, and support outreach clinics across Scotland.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including specialists in Edinburgh.
• Contribute to the development and stewardship of the national IMD service.

Qualifications and experience

• Full GMC registration and licence to practise.
• Evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT in Clinical Biochemistry and Metabolic Medicine, or eligibility for specialist registration (CESR), or be within six months of confirmed entry from interview date.
• Postgraduate qualification of MRCP or equivalent.
• For non-UK applicants, demonstrate equivalent qualifications and training.

Benefits and working conditions

NHSGGC recognises the importance of work life balance and is committed to offering flexible working options where service needs allow. Flexible working will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We encourage applications from all sections of the community and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. NHSGGC is a Forces Friendly Employer and welcomes applications from the Armed Forces Community.