# LAT in Otolarygology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for NHS Lothian. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/lat-in-otolarygology/f61f5872-7bf7-4b9a-80b6-67b17576a57e - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/lat-in-otolarygology/f61f5872-7bf7-4b9a-80b6-67b17576a57e.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** NHS Lothian - **Town:** Edinburgh - **Region:** East of Scotland - **Country:** Scotland - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Ear, Nose and Throat - **Grade:** Junior - **Contract type:** Fixed-term - **Employment type:** Full time - **Closing date:** 2026-07-31T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-22T11:24:30.390Z - **Source information URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=264657 - **Application URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/DecideInternalExternal/DecideInternalExternal?JobId=264657 - **Employer website:** https://www.nhslothian.scot ## Job Content ### Job details - 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. 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. 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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 ## Documents - [254247 Job Description (PDF, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1175786&JobId=264657) ## 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.