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Essential
17 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other Requirements
Satisfactory health clearance by Occupational Health.
- Other Requirements
Documentary evidence of natural or acquired immunity to hepatitis B; where this is not possible, recent (within the last year) evidence of serology showing the absence of hepatitis B surface antigen.
- Other Requirements
Required to comply with the Greater Glasgow and Clyde NHS Board staff immunisation policy unless there is a medical or other good reason for being unable to do so.
- Other Requirements
Required to live within 10 miles or 30 minutes travelling from the Royal Hospital for Children (whichever is further), subject to the stated exceptions and permissions.
- Personal Qualities
An enthusiastic and collaborative colleague.
- Professional Registration
Must be fully registered with the General Medical Council.
- Professional Registration
Either be on the Specialist Register or within three months of being eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register in the appropriate speciality at the time of interview.
- Clinical Experience and Training
At least 12 months training in Paediatric Anaesthesia.
- Clinical Experience and Training
Training should include experience of managing paediatric cardiac patients for non cardiac surgery.
- Clinical Experience and Training
Training should include significant experience in paediatric cardiac anaesthesia.
- Clinical Experience and Training
Additional experience in PICU.
- Qualifications and Certifications
Formal qualification as a provider for paediatric resuscitation (APLS / PALS / EPLS).
- Clinical and Professional Responsibilities
Ability to provide anaesthesia for children having treatment at the RHC and occasionally on other sites, if agreed with the Lead Clinician for Anaesthesia / Clinical Director for Anaesthesia and Critical Care.
- Clinical and Professional Responsibilities
Ability to participate in the consultant cardiac on-call rota, covering cardiac surgery and cardiology.
- Clinical and Professional Responsibilities
Commitment to supervise and teach trainees whilst working in theatre.
- Clinical and Professional Responsibilities
Commitment to participate fully in Appraisal, Risk Management, Audit, Critical Incident Reporting, and other Clinical Governance Activities.
- Clinical and Professional Responsibilities
Maintenance of CPD.
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Personal Qualities
Keen to contribute to the future direction of paediatric cardiac care in Glasgow.
- Personal Qualities
Keen to play an integral role in the continued growth of the specialist cardiac anaesthesia team.
- Clinical and Professional Responsibilities
Attendance at the cardiac service MDT meetings.
- Clinical and Professional Responsibilities
Participation in service development initiatives, audit and quality improvement projects, and multidisciplinary team meetings across the cardiac service.
Job details
- Job reference: 256906
- Salary: Locum Consultant (£111,430 - £148,064)
- Job closing date: 20/09/2026
- Job Type: Medical and Dental
- Location: Royal Hospital for Children
- Employment type: Fixed-term
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Job posted date: 27/08/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
- Department: Paediatric Cardiac Anaesthesia
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.
The shift pattern for this post is full time.
This is a Fixed term post duration yet to be confirmed.
Locum Consultant in Paediatric Cardiac Anaesthesia (Fixed Term).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Candidates 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.
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This advert is for Locum Consultant in Paediatric Cardiac Anaesthesia with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde in Glasgow, Scotland. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Anaesthesia and Intensive Care role. The advertised salary is £111,430 - £148,064. The contract type is Fixed-term. The application deadline is 20 Sep 2026.
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