NHS Scotland
Locum 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 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.
Locum Consultant in Paediatric Cardiac Anaesthesia (Fixed Term)
Shift Pattern and Duration
- Full-time
- Fixed term post duration yet to be confirmed
Job Overview
We are delighted to invite applications for a full-time Locum Consultant in Paediatric Cardiac Anaesthesia based at the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow—one of the UK’s leading centres for paediatric care.
About Glasgow
Glasgow is a dynamic and welcoming city, renowned for its culture, world-class dining, and excellent quality of life. With easy access to Scotland’s stunning Highlands and islands, and an international airport close at hand, it offers an exceptional balance of professional opportunity and lifestyle.
Job Details
This is a 10 PA post combining responsibilities across both cardiac and general paediatric theatres. The on-call commitment is 1 in 5, covering paediatric cardiac surgical and cardiology emergencies on-site.
You will join a supportive and highly skilled team of four paediatric cardiac anaesthetic consultants, contributing to a well-established and collaborative service. The department benefits from a comprehensive training environment, including a dedicated general anaesthesia rota, advanced paediatric anaesthesia trainees, post-CCT fellows, and specialty trainees from the West of Scotland Deanery.
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Requirements
Applicants must hold full GMC registration and be on the Specialist Register, or be within six months of achieving CCT at the time of interview. Substantial prior experience in paediatric cardiac anaesthesia is essential. Applicants working towards a CESR will also be eligible to apply.
Additional Information
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a department that is developing its service again after a period of service reduction, while enjoying all that one of the UK’s most vibrant cities has to offer.
Contact Information
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact
- Dr Ewan Wallace (ewan.wallace3@nhs.scot), Clinical Lead for Anaesthesia. Tel: 0141 452 4316
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.
Flexible Working and Diversity
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
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