Hari Doshi appointed Co-Chair of national cardiac surgery committee
NHS Golden Jubilee Cardiothoracic Consultant, Hari Doshi, has been appointed Co‑Chair of the UK-wide Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery (SCTS).
The appointment is a key national leadership role, which will help shape the future of adult cardiac surgery across the UK and Ireland.
The SCTS represents heart surgeons from across England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Ireland, supporting national clinical programmes, audits and professional leadership, while influencing policy and clinical guidance at a national level.
As Co‑Chair, Hari will work alongside the Society’s President to provide strategic direction for the specialty. The role includes chairing national meetings, overseeing clinical projects and audits, contributing to workforce and recruitment discussions, and acting as a link between frontline cardiac surgery units and the Society’s executive leadership.
Hari has been involved with the Society for 3 years, previously serving as a core member and most recently as Deputy Chair.
Speaking about the impact of the role, Hari highlighted the opportunity it creates for NHS Golden Jubilee to be more closely connected to national developments in cardiac surgery.
Hari tells us: "Being part of the Society at this level gives us direct insight into what is happening nationally, while allowing us to bring opportunities and projects back to Golden Jubilee for the benefit of our patients.”
In recent years, Hari has helped ensure NHS Golden Jubilee is involved in a range of national clinical projects, including work influencing NICE guidance on advanced mechanical heart support following complex heart surgery, ensuring patients continue to have access to specialised care.
The committee is also supporting national programmes focused on minimally invasive cardiac surgery and enhanced recovery (ERAS), both of which closely align with developments at NHS Golden Jubilee, including the imminent launch of a formal minimally invasive mitral valve surgery programme.
Alongside adult cardiac surgery, Hari’s role as a heart transplant surgeon allows him to contribute to national discussions on transplant services, workforce sustainability and long‑term planning.
Looking ahead, Hari hopes his time as Co‑Chair will continue to create opportunities for patients and services across the west of Scotland.
Hari tells us: “Bringing national projects, partnerships and innovation back to Jubilee - and ultimately improving patient care, would be a real success.”
Hari’s appointment represents a significant achievement, both personally and for NHS Golden Jubilee, reinforcing the hospital’s role as a nationally recognised centre for cardiac and transplant surgery.
