EG234733 - LAT2 Paediatrics/Neonatology

NHS Scotland 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 Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Applications are invited for appointment to Locum Appointment for Training post. The post is available to accommodate Doctors on the ST2 grades. There is one 40 hour post for 12 months commencing from May 2026 until May 2027. Paediatric sub-speciality experience could also be provided.This position is available within the Children’s Services of Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital and Neonatal Unit in Aberdeen Maternity Hospital. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to work in a dynamic department of Acute Paediatrics with Senior Middle Grade and Consultant support. Post holder will be expected to work out of hours as per rota.

The Postgraduate Dean confirms that this placement and / or programme has the required educational and Postgraduate Dean's approval.

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

Applicants may be eligible for excess travel and relocation expenses. Information regarding nationally agreed excess travel and relocation are contained in NHS Circular PCS(DD) 2010/8. Relocation information can be accessed by visiting:

https://www.scotmt.scot.nhs.uk/recruitment/specialty-recruitment/key-documents

For informal enquiries please contact Dr Sarah Jarvis, Consultant Paediatrician at sarah.jarvis2@nhs.scot / Dr Saulius Satas, Consultant Neonatologist at saulius.satas@nhs.scot / Dr Thomas Kendrew-Jones, Training Programme Director@KENDRTH162@nhs.scot

Apply for this post by visiting apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk and search for the above Ref No. Closing date 12 February 2026.

Please note this post may close early if a large volume of applications are received.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.

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**Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.**

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.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.