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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 and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow

Band 6 Advanced Clinical, Paediatric Cardiac Physiologist

37 hrs per week – fixed term 15 months.

We are excited to announce an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and driven cardiac physiologist to join our vibrant team at the Royal Hospital for Children. We welcome applications from both qualified paediatric and adult cardiac physiologists who are eager to advance their careers in paediatric cardiology.

We seek a physiologist who will actively support and promote positive changes within our department. This role is ideal for individuals committed to continuous development and dedicated to providing the highest quality of patient care.

As the Scottish centre for cardiac surgery and interventional cardiology, the Royal Hospital for Children also hosts the paediatric ECMO centre for Scotland.

Applicants should hold a degree in Cardiac Physiology or an equivalent qualification with relevant post qualification experience. The working hours for this post are variable, depending on whether the role is over 4 or 5 days.

This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check.

Please be advised that, effective 1 April 2026, the full-time working hours for all Agenda for Change posts will be reduced to 36 hours.

Please note this post was previously advertised. Unsuccessful applicants need not reapply

This contract is fixed term for 15 months to cover maternity leave.

Secondments must be agreed with current line manager prior to application.

For informal enquiries or to arrange a visit please contact Emma Finlay (emma.finlay2@nhs.scot, tel: 0141 452 4437)

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

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.

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