Consultant Cardiac Surgeon

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland invites applications for a Consultant Cardiac Surgeon position at the West of Scotland Heart & Lung Centre. This role requires a subspecialty interest in aortic surgery and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team, focusing on developing advanced cardiac care services.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Demonstrable subspecialty interest in aortic surgery.
• Hold full GMC registration.
• Eligible for Specialist Register admission within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Develop the aortic surgery program at GJUNH.
• Collaborate with cardiac surgeons and electrophysiology cardiologists.
• Engage in outpatient and inpatient activities within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Aortic surgery

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

GMC registration

Specialist Register eligibility

Job description

Applications are invited for a substantive Consultant Cardiac Surgeon position at the West of Scotland Heart & Lung Centre, based at Golden Jubilee University National Hospital (GJUNH). The GJUNH is a high-volume cardiac centre serving 2.6 million people in the west of Scotland, offering a full range of cardiac services and hosting the national cardiac transplantation service for Scotland.

The successful candidate will have a demonstrable subspecialty interest in aortic surgery and will play a key role in developing the aortic surgery program at GJUNH. Additionally, they will collaborate with a team of cardiac surgeons and electrophysiology cardiologists for lead extraction and device procedures.

The role involves outpatient and inpatient activities within a broad multidisciplinary team (MDT) network.

Applicants should hold full GMC registration and be on the Specialist Register or be eligible for admission within 6 months of the interview date.

Interview date: 30 July 2025 (onsite at NHS Golden Jubilee)

For more information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Ms. Amanda Forbes, Service Manager, Heart, Lung & Diagnostics, at 0141 951 5389 or emailprotected.

NHS Golden Jubilee offers flexible working options for this role.

This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, so early application is encouraged.

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process. If you have a disability or long-term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 and need support during the recruitment process, please refer to the job pack for more information.

NHS Golden Jubilee encourages applications from all community sections, promotes a culture of inclusion, and is proud of its diverse workforce.

Contact details for the Recruitment Service can be found within the Job Pack.