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Applications are invited for a substantive Consultant Cardiac Surgeon. This is an exciting opportunity to join the West of Scotland Heart & Lung Centre, based at Golden Jubilee University National Hospital (GJUNH). The GJUNH is a high volume cardiac centre delivering cardiac surgical services to 2.6 million people in the west of Scotland. In addition to the full range of cardiac services, the GJUNH also hosts the national cardiac transplantation service for Scotland. The successful candidate will have a demonstrable subspecialty interest in aortic surgery and will be expected to play a key role in developing the aortic surgery program at GJUNH.
Additionally, the successful candidate will work alongside a team of cardiac surgeons and electrophysiology cardiologists for lead extraction and device procedures.
The role involves a full range of outpatient and inpatient activities within a broad multidisciplinary team (MDT) network.
The successful applicants should hold full GMC registration and be on the Specialist Register or be eligible for admission to the register within 6 months of the interview date.
Interview date: 30 July 2025 (onsite at NHS Golden Jubilee)
For further information regarding the above post please contact:
Mr Kasra Shaikhrezai, Clinical Director, by emailing: kasra.shaikhrezai@gjnh.scot.nhs.uk
To arrange an informal visit please contact, Ms Amanda Forbes, Service Manager, Heart, Lung & Diagnostics, on 0141 951 5389 or Amanda.forbes@gjnh.scot.nhs.uk.
NHS Golden Jubilee is open to considering flexible working options for this role.
This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
As a disability confident leader we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 and need support for any stage of the recruitment process please refer to the job pack for more information.
NHS Golden Jubilee encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Job Pack.