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.
The role:
CONSULTANT in PAEDIATRIC CARDIAC ANAESTHESIA 1 POST
Applications are invited for one full time Consultant in Paediatric Cardiac Anaesthesia based at the Royal Hospital for Children.
Post: 10PA contract with responsibilities to cardiac and general theatres. The ‘on call’ commitment for this post is 1 in 6, providing cover for cardiac surgical and cardiology emergencies on the RHC site.
The successful candidates will work alongside 5 cardiac anaesthetic consultants providing on call cover to the paediatric cardiac service. The department also includes a consultant general anaesthetic rota team as well as advanced paediatric anaesthesia trainees, post-CCT Fellows and specialty trainees rotating from the West of Scotland Training Scheme.
All applicants must be eligible for full GMC registration and either already be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of receiving their CCT at the time of interview. Significant previous paediatric cardiac anaesthetic experience is expected.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
This is a permanent, full-time post of 40 hours.
The role is based at the Royal Hospital for Children G51 4TF.
The shift pattern is full-time.
What we offer:
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
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A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
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Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
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Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
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Enhanced pay for working public holidays
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NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
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Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
Further information can be obtained from Ewan Wallace ([email protected]), Clinical Lead for Anaesthesia. Tel. 0141 452 4316
Interview Date: 23/10/2026
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
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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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