# Combined Locum Appointment for Service (LAS) and Clinical Teaching Fellow post in Dermatology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for NHS Lothian. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/combined-locum-appointment-for-service-las-and-clinical-teaching-fellow-post-in-dermatology/df9a6699-645a-4dfd-a761-d31f38736abf - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/combined-locum-appointment-for-service-las-and-clinical-teaching-fellow-post-in-dermatology/df9a6699-645a-4dfd-a761-d31f38736abf.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** NHS Lothian - **Town:** Edinburgh - **Region:** East of Scotland - **Country:** Scotland - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Dermatology - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** £45,504 - £71,550 - **Contract type:** Fixed-term - **Employment type:** Full time - **Closing date:** 2026-05-31T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-21T13:56:49.743Z - **Source information URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=259598 - **Application URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/DecideInternalExternal/DecideInternalExternal?JobId=259598 - **Employer website:** https://www.nhslothian.scot ## Job Content ### Combined Locum Appointment for Service (LAS) and Clinical Teaching Fellow LAURISTON BUILDING Reference - 247533 NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society. We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices. Applications are welcome for the above fixed term, full (40 hours per week) post based in Lauriston Building. Applications are invited for a 6 month fixed term post, covering a trainee maternity leave vacancy. This new combined post is jointly funded by the Dermatology Service and the Medical Education Directorate and is designed for a doctor looking to gain further experience and potentially a career in dermatology. The successful candidate will spend 50% of their time as a teaching fellow in dermatology, and 50% of their time delivering clinical activity as a dermatology LAS. The successful applicant will also be encouraged to undertake audit and research projects. You will work within the dermatology team providing comprehensive care to adults and children in predominantly outpatient but also some inpatient settings. You will join a team of around 5 dermatology resident doctors in a supportive and supervised environment. In time, you will be expected to participate in the registrar on-call rota which involves evenings and weekends. The post will be based in the Department of Dermatology at the Lauriston Building, Edinburgh. In addition to clinical work, this role will include 50% dedicated sessions in Medical Education, working within a supportive team led by Dr Nicola Salmon, Consultant Dermatologist and Undergraduate Module Lead. You will take a role in the development and implementation of medical teaching for medical students. This will include small group tutorials and clinical teaching sessions, in addition to developing resources to improve the student experience and increase capacity in the service. There are strong links with the wider Medical Education Directorate and you will be encouraged to collaborate on projects that impact on the delivery and development of safe, effective, and person-centred clinical care. For an informal discussion or further information please contact:Dr Claire Leitch (Clinical Director) via Alix Dobbie, PA, alix.dobbie@nhs.scot If viewing from an external site, please visit https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk for a job pack detailing the minimum requirements for this post and details of how to apply. We cannot accept CV’s as a form of application and only a completed online application form will be accepted. Personal information will not be sent with the application for short listing. The application form will be identified by the candidate number only to ensure that all applicants are treated equally. Closing Date: 31/05/2026 ***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early*** **Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage** ## Job Details Combined Locum Appointment for Service (LAS) and Clinical Teaching Fellow LAURISTON BUILDING Reference - 247533 NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society. We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices. Applications are welcome for the above fixed term, full (40 hours per week) post based in Lauriston Building. Applications are invited for a 6 month fixed term post, covering a trainee maternity leave vacancy. This new combined post is jointly funded by the Dermatology Service and the Medical Education Directorate and is designed for a doctor looking to gain further experience and potentially a career in dermatology. The successful candidate will spend 50% of their time as a teaching fellow in dermatology, and 50% of their time delivering clinical activity as a dermatology LAS. The successful applicant will also be encouraged to undertake audit and research projects. You will work within the dermatology team providing comprehensive care to adults and children in predominantly outpatient but also some inpatient settings. You will join a team of around 5 dermatology resident doctors in a supportive and supervised environment. In time, you will be expected to participate in the registrar on-call rota which involves evenings and weekends. The post will be based in the Department of Dermatology at the Lauriston Building, Edinburgh. In addition to clinical work, this role will include 50% dedicated sessions in Medical Education, working within a supportive team led by Dr Nicola Salmon, Consultant Dermatologist and Undergraduate Module Lead. You will take a role in the development and implementation of medical teaching for medical students. This will include small group tutorials and clinical teaching sessions, in addition to developing resources to improve the student experience and increase capacity in the service. There are strong links with the wider Medical Education Directorate and you will be encouraged to collaborate on projects that impact on the delivery and development of safe, effective, and person-centred clinical care. For an informal discussion or further information please contact:Dr Claire Leitch (Clinical Director) via Alix Dobbie, PA, alix.dobbie@nhs.scot If viewing from an external site, please visit https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk for a job pack detailing the minimum requirements for this post and details of how to apply. We cannot accept CV’s as a form of application and only a completed online application form will be accepted. Personal information will not be sent with the application for short listing. The application form will be identified by the candidate number only to ensure that all applicants are treated equally. Closing Date: 31/05/2026 ***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early*** **Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage** ## Person Specification ### Teaching **Essential** - Enthusiastic in teaching clinical skills in the workplace or training environment - Evidence of contributing to teaching & learning of others - Previous experience of teaching with feedback **Desirable** - Experience of simulation based teaching - Additional qualifications or certificate in Clinical Education or Medical Leadership - Evidence of engagement to improve the process of training or undergraduate experience - Experience of design and delivery of clinical education. ### Training **Essential** - 4 years or more full time postgraduate training (or the equivalent on a part-time or flexible basis) with evidence of commitment to dermatology **Desirable** - Experience of working with NHS systems - Previous dermatology experience - Experience of supervising junior staff ### Qualifications **Essential** - MBBS or equivalent - MRCP or an acceptable alternative - Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment - Eligible to work in UK ### Personal skills **Essential** - Good communicator, capable of working in multi-disciplinary teams - Enthusiasm for specialty - Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job - Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need - Effective communication skills: demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation - Empathy and sensitivity: capacity to listen and take in others’ perspectives - Works in partnership with patients: always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options **Desirable** - Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk ### Knowledge and experience **Essential** - Knowledge is up to date and applicant is fit to practise safely - Relevant specialty knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job ### Academic Achievements & Audit **Essential** - Demonstrates understanding of basic principles of audit, evidence-based practice and clinical QI initiatives. - Evidence of involvement in an audit, QI project or formal research project. - Committed to learning and continuing professional development **Desirable** - Evidence of closed loop audit, QI activity or research activity - Evidence of designing/leading QI project or audit cycle which resulted in local or regional change - PhD, MD, MSc ## Documents - [249194 LAS Teaching Fellow JD (PDF, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1153610&JobId=259598) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.