Locum Consultant in Paediatric Anaesthesia

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

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a full-time locum Consultant in Paediatric Anaesthesia for a one-year contract starting August 2025. The role involves responsibilities in general and emergency theatres, with a commitment to on-call duties. Applicants must have significant paediatric anaesthetic experience and be eligible for full GMC registration.

Qualifications

• Significant paediatric anaesthetic experience required.
• Eligible for full GMC registration.
• On the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at interview.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for general and emergency theatres.
• 1 in 20 on-call commitment for out-of-hours emergencies.
• Join a team of 26 Anaesthetic consultants.

Skills

Paediatric Anaesthesia

Emergency Theatre Management

On-call Commitment

Education

Full GMC Registration

Specialist Register or CCT within 6 months

Job description

Introduction

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across various clinical and non-clinical roles. We serve a population of over 1.15 million, extending to 2.2 million with regional and national services.

Position Details

Start Date: 1st August 2025 for a one-year contract.

Applications are invited for a full-time locum Consultant in Paediatric Anaesthesia at the Royal Hospital for Children.

Contract and Responsibilities

This is a 10PA contract involving responsibilities in general and emergency theatres. The 'on-call' commitment is 1 in 20, covering out-of-hours emergencies at the RHC site.

Department Context

The successful candidate will join a team of 26 Anaesthetic consultants providing on-call cover. The department also includes a cardiac anaesthetic rota with 5 paediatric cardiac anaesthetists, as well as advanced trainees, post-CCT Fellows, and specialty trainees from the West of Scotland Training Scheme.

Eligibility and Experience

Applicants must be eligible for full GMC registration and be on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at interview. Significant paediatric anaesthetic experience is required.

Contact Information

Further details can be obtained from Dr. Ross Fairgrieve, Clinical Lead for Anaesthesia, at 0141 452 4316 or via email at [e-mail].

Additional Information

Details on contacting the Recruitment Service are available in the Candidate Information Packs.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde promotes a culture of inclusion and encourages applications from all community sections. We are proud of our diverse workforce and support applications from the Armed Forces Community, recognizing military skills and experience.

Application Integrity

Applicants should provide authentic responses to all questions. The use of AI, automated tools, or third-party assistance to modify responses is strongly discouraged and may lead to application withdrawal.

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