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Consultant in Paediatric Cardiac Anaesthesia

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC)
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
Consultant in Paediatric Cardiac Anaesthesia
A specialist opportunity at the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow
Join one of Scotland’s leading paediatric cardiac services and become part of an experienced, supportive and highly specialist anaesthetic team.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking an experienced Consultant in Paediatric Cardiac Anaesthesia to join the team at the Royal Hospital for Children (RHC), Glasgow.
This is an exciting opportunity for a clinician looking to work within a highly specialised paediatric cardiac environment, alongside experienced cardiac anaesthetic consultants and a multidisciplinary team committed to delivering outstanding care to children and young people.
Why join us?
- Permanent, full-time Consultant post – 10 PA
- Based at the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow
- Join a team of 5 experienced cardiac anaesthetic Consultants
- 1 in 6 on-call commitment, providing cover for cardiac surgical and cardiology emergencies
- Exposure to both paediatric cardiac and general theatres
- Work alongside advanced paediatric anaesthesia trainees, post-CCT Fellows and specialty trainees
- Collaborative multidisciplinary working within a well-established specialist service
- Excellent opportunities to contribute to teaching, training and service development
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We are looking for a Consultant with significant previous paediatric cardiac anaesthetic experience who is passionate about delivering high-quality care within a complex and rewarding clinical environment.
You must be eligible for full GMC registration and either:
- Already be on the GMC Specialist Register, or
- Be within 6 months of receiving your CCT at the time of interview.
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This is more than a Consultant appointment; it is an opportunity to join an established specialist service, work alongside experienced colleagues and play an important role in the delivery of paediatric cardiac care across the West of Scotland.
Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow | G51 4TF
Permanent | Full-Time | 40 Hours | 10 PA
Interview: 23 October 2026
What We Offer
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will have access to a comprehensive range of benefits and development opportunities, including:
- Minimum 27 days' annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
- NHS Pension Scheme with life insurance benefits
- Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Study bursaries and extensive learning and development opportunities
- Enhanced pay for public holiday working
- NHS discounts across a wide range of goods and services
- Confidential employee support, including counselling and psychological therapies
- Flexible working options where service requirements allow
Interested in finding out more?
We would be delighted to hear from experienced paediatric cardiac anaesthetists who are interested in joining this specialist service.
For An Informal Discussion Or Further Information, Please Contact
Ewan Wallace
Clinical Lead for Anaesthesia
0141 452 4316
Apply now and take the next step in your Consultant career with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.


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