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- Job reference: 254247
- Salary: Please see advert
- Job closing date: 31/07/2026
- Job Type: Medical and Dental
- Location: Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
- Employment type: Fixed-term
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Job posted date: 17/07/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Lothian
- Department: ENT
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.
NHS LOTHIAN
Locum Appointment For Training In Otolarygology
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Reference: 254247
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.
Applications are welcome for the above Fixed Term, Full time (40 hours per week) post based in RIE.
This post has deanery approval for training and the successful applicant will receive training opportunities at the appropriate level based on previous experience.
There may be a possibility to extend this appointment to the end of the training year. The extension may be at any of the hospitals on the rotation.
For an informal discussion or further information please contact:
Mr Iain Hathorn: iain.hathorn@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.
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Closing Date: 31/07/2026
***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***
Person specification
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years ENT experience
- ENT operative experience such that can perform standard tonsillectomy and removal of foreign bodies from the upper aerodigestive tract under GA
- Experience working in the NHS
Circumstances of Job
Essential
- Will be required to work at several of NHS Lothian’s sites
Desirable
- Access to a car
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Ability to work in a team with colleagues in own and other disciplines
- Ability to organise time efficiently and effectively
- Reliability
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and their relatives
- The ability to communicate and work harmoniously with all members of staff individually and on a multi-disciplinary basis
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Ability to work under pressure
- Awareness of personal limitations
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Evidence of research activity and presentations
- Evidence of poster or oral presentations at national or international meetings
Desirable
- Evidence of research and publications in peer reviewed journals
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- GMC registered medical practitioner
- Licence to practice
Desirable
- MRCS (ENT) or equivalent
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