New junior doctors set for Inverclyde Royal Hospital

Greater Glasgow and Clyde announced the arrived of the newly qualified medics who will begin their healthcare careers in the wards and clinics in the Greenock hospital.

Councillor Robert Moran, who is convenor of the Inverclyde Integrated Joint Board and is also set to be appointed to the health board, says that he hopes this will go some way to addressing the problems recruiting staff in Inverclyde.

The new doctors will work across a variety of disciplines and specialities including general medicine and surgery.

New junior doctors intake in Greater Glasgow and Clyde (Image: contributed)

Councillor Moran said: "We have been repeatedly told that recruiting staff is one of the major problems affecting services at Inverclyde Royal. So I certainly hope this helps.

"My greatest wish is that the junior doctors see the wonderful opportunities Inverclyde has to offer and decide to stay here. 

"These are some of the matters I will continue to address when I sit on the health board."

Labour's Cllr Moran is set to be appointed to the health board to replace Councillor Martin McCluskey, who resigned over the cuts to the Inverclyde GP out of hours service and has now been elected as Inverclyde's MP.

The first-year doctors will take part in a week-long induction that includes spending time shadowing current trainees before embarking on their rotations across hospital departments next week.

The 23 doctors making their way to Inverclyde Royal are among more than 200 doctors about to start their medical careers with Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board. 

(Image: George Munro)

Director of Medical Education at NHSGGC, Colin Perry, said: “I am delighted to welcome our junior doctors to the organisation. 

"The detailed and carefully planned induction highlights our dedication and commitment to providing the highest standard of patient care by fostering the next generation of healthcare professionals.
 
“Our junior doctors will play a critical role in the future of the NHS, and they have worked extremely hard to get where they are today.”

Each junior doctor will be supported throughout this period with an ongoing induction programme as well as mentoring from senior members of staff.
 
Mr Perry added: “Our commitment to delivering patient centred care will be further enhanced by our new recruits, who will have access to a range of resources to support them throughout their healthcare careers.
 
“This is the next generation of medical professionals, and it is excellent to see the number of individuals who want to join NHSGGC.
 
“As an employer, we are committed to providing them with the resources they need to ensure they have a successful transition into their new role, with a dual focus on their education and wellbeing.
 
“I look forward to seeing their progress over time as well as the positive impact they will have across our workforce.”