Consultant Paediatrician with interest in Cardiology

NHS Grampian; Scotland; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Consultant Paediatrician with expertise in Cardiology for the Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital. This permanent role offers a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week with potential for part-time or job share. The successful candidate will engage in outpatient and inpatient care, contribute to medical services, and maintain high standards in paediatric care. Closing date for applications is 9 October 2025.

Qualifications

• Trained in the UK with evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT.
• Must have GMC registration and licence to practise before starting.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Consultant out-of-hours rota for Medical Paediatrics.
• Serve as the Consultant of the week on a pro rata basis.

Skills

Higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry on the GMC Specialist Register

Possess a CESR / CESR (CP)

Experience in Medical Paediatrics

Education

Full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC

Job description

Overview

Consultant Paediatrician with interest in Cardiology – Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital. Ref: EG217773

NHS Grampian invites enthusiastic applicants for a Consultant in General Paediatrics with expertise in Cardiology, based within Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital (RACH). The successful applicant will contribute to the Consultant out-of-hours rota for Medical Paediatrics in addition to being Consultant of the week on pro rota basis. This is a permanent, 40 hour per week post (part time and job share will be considered).

Facilities and context

The Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital has a total of 87 beds, providing specialist inpatient and outpatient care in Medical Paediatrics and its sub-specialities, General Paediatric Surgery, Orthopaedic and Plastic Surgery, ENT, Dermatology, Orthodontics, Ophthalmology, Clinical Genetics and Child and Family Psychiatry. The Department of Community Child Health and a purpose built Child Protection suite are located within the Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital. RACH has its own Accident and Emergency Department under direct Consultant supervision. There are approximately 8000 attendances annually of which two thirds are acute admissions.

Location

NHS Grampian provides the perfect solution to all interests and lifestyles, with Aberdeen offering all the attractions of any major city. Aberdeenshire boasts many picturesque towns and villages within easy commuting distance and provides access to an enormous range of outdoor pursuits, ranging from fishing to skiing. There are excellent facilities available for high quality education, both state and private. Excellent transport links ensure that Edinburgh and Glasgow are less than 3 hours by train and the Aberdeen airport has multiple flights daily to London and many other destinations across the UK and Europe.

Qualifications and registration

• Trained in the UK with evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry on the GMC Specialist Register from date of interview.
• Alternatively, applicants should possess a CESR / CESR (CP).
• Those trained and experienced doctors who are not listed on the GMC Specialist Register can be considered for a Locum Consultant post (up to 12 months) if no substantive Consultant appointment is made. While in locum employment, an application to obtain a CESR / CESR (CP) and entry onto the Specialist Register can be made.

Registration and licensing

Full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC is required. (Licence to practise must be in place prior to starting in post). For more information visit the GMC website: www.gmc-uk.org

Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to: Dr Sarah Jarvis. Email: [e-mail]

How to apply

Apply for this post by clicking the Apply button and searching for the above Ref No.

Closing date 9 October 2025