Consultant Anaesthetist

Nhsayrshireandarran; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - GBP 200,000; Full time

Job description

Overview

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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. We deliver acute, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the anaesthetic department in the Royal Alexandra Hospital as a substantive consultant. The post is based at the Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH), Paisley.

Shift Pattern and Responsibilities

The shift pattern for this post is rotational and on‑call. The on‑call commitment is split between covering Paisley Maternity Hospital on a resident shift pattern and covering the general consultant rota at the RAH on a non‑resident basis. The Anaesthetic Department at RAH provides elective anaesthesia at the Vale of Leven, Inverclyde Royal Hospital and elective and emergency anaesthesia/intensive care at the RAH.

Job Details

This post has 10 post‑graduate appointments, of which 8 are DCC and 2 are SPA. EPAs may be available for the successful candidate and will be discussed after appointment.

Contact

Informal enquiries can be made during working hours to Dr Stephen Jeffrey, Clinical Director, 07974 644983.

Interview Date

26 February 2026

Recruitment Process

Information for candidates is provided in the accompanying candidate information pack.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde – NHS Scotland 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. 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 the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements and this will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

Other Policies

Relevant HR policies are available on our HR Connect site. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

Application Guidelines

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