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.
Shift pattern: full time.
Contract type: Fixed term post duration yet to be confirmed.
Position: Locum Consultant in Paediatric Anaesthesia, Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow.
Applications are invited for a full‑time Locum Consultant in Paediatric Anaesthesia based at the Royal Hospital for Children (RHC), Glasgow.
The post is offered as a 10 Programmed Activity (PA) contract, with clinical responsibilities shared between cardiac and general theatres on an 8:2 DCC:SPA basis. The post includes an on‑call commitment of 1:5, providing cover for paediatric cardiac surgical and cardiology emergencies on the RHC site. The position is initially offered as sabbatical cover, with a review to potential extension thereafter.
Clinical Team and Duties
The successful candidate will work alongside three Consultant Paediatric Cardiac Anaesthetists and will be expected to contribute flexibly to anaesthetic services in the general theatres, according to service requirements.
Paediatric Cardiac Service
The Paediatric Cardiac Service in Glasgow is currently in an exciting period of development. Plans are in place to expand the number of operating surgeons on the RHC site from two to three.
- There is one dedicated cardiac theatre supporting both elective and emergency surgery
- Elective surgery is currently scheduled on three weekdays, with plans to expand activity subject to emergency workload
- Additional sessions are available in the Interventional Cardiology Suite, offering opportunities to participate in new procedure development and service innovation
Location and Lifestyle
Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city, offering excellent quality of life with:
- Easy access to the Highlands and Islands
- Direct international connections via Glasgow Airport
- A well‑established reputation for cultural vibrancy and culinary excellence
We look forward to welcoming enthusiastic and motivated applicants to join our team.
For an informal discussion, please contact Dr Ross Fairgrieve (ross.fairgrieve@nhs.scot), Clinical Lead for Anaesthesia. Tel. 0141 452 4316.
Applicants must provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools or other third‑party assistance to generate, draft or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the recruitment process.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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.
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.
This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.
For application portal or log‑in issues, please contact the Recruitment Service.
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