Overview
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 a pro rata basis. This is a permanent, 40 hour per week post (part time and job share will be considered).
About the site
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 and lifestyle
NHS Grampian provides the perfect solution to all interests and lifestyles, with Aberdeen offering the attractions of a major city. Aberdeenshire provides picturesque towns and villages within easy commuting distance and access to outdoor pursuits, education facilities, and convenient transport links to Edinburgh and Glasgow. Aberdeen airport has multiple daily flights to London and other destinations.
Qualifications and eligibility
Those trained in the UK should have 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).
Applications from doctors with appropriate specialist training and experience 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 employment terms
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 www.gmc-uk.org.
How to apply
Informal enquiries may be made to: Dr Sarah Jarvis at Sarah.jarvis2@nhs.scot. Apply for this post by visiting apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk and search for the above Ref No. Closing date: 9 October 2025.
Additional information for candidates
You should apply by completing the application process on Jobtrain. Do not upload a CV as it will not be used for shortlisting. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless stated otherwise. Some vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, update your Jobtrain profile accordingly.
Please note: If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.
Support and accessibility
NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray. We strive to nurture a positive culture aligned with NHS and Social Care values. Information about accessibility and how to apply is available through the links provided in the original advert and accompanying materials.
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