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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 on-call.
This is a permanent post based with the Royal Hospital for Children.
We welcome applications for the post of Consultant Congenital Cardiac Surgeon with the appointment to either a locum or a substantive position within the team.
The successful applicant will join the team of three cardiac surgeons to provide the national congenital cardiac surgical services for Scotland. The applicant is expected to have a broad training and operating experience in both paediatric and adult congenital heart surgery.
Applicants must have full registration with the General Medical Council and a licence to practice. Applicants must possess certification in Cardiothoracic Surgery (FRCS-CTh) or equivalent.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde & NHS Golden Jubilee encourage 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.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde & NHS Golden Jubilee encourage 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. Applications from UK, EU and on-EU candidates will be welcomed.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
Informal enquiries may be made to either:
Mark Davidson, Clinical Director Scottish Paediatric Cardiac Service, 07760186291, Mark.davidson8@nhs.scot & Mitchell Lindsay, Associate Medical Director Heart, Lung & Diagnostics Division 07976945289, Mitchell.Lindsay@gjnh.scot.nhs.uk
Interview Date: 17/06/2026
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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