# Locum Appointment for Training in Haematology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for NHS Lothian. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/locum-appointment-for-training-in-haematology/7e1eb052-0f3b-4c1d-a8c1-81040704869f - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/locum-appointment-for-training-in-haematology/7e1eb052-0f3b-4c1d-a8c1-81040704869f.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** NHS Lothian - **Town:** Edinburgh - **Region:** East of Scotland - **Country:** Scotland - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Haematology - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** £45,504- - £60,199 - **Contract type:** Fixed-term - **Employment type:** Full time - **Closing date:** 2026-07-17T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-09T14:44:50.660Z - **Source information URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=263971 - **Application URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/DecideInternalExternal/DecideInternalExternal?JobId=263971 - **Employer website:** https://www.nhslothian.scot ## Job Content ### Job details - Job reference: 253563 - Salary: LAT - Core Trainee (£45,504- £60,199) - Job closing date: 17/07/2026 - Job Type: Medical and Dental - Location: Western General Hospital - Employment type: Fixed-term - Hours Per Week: 40 - Job posted date: 09/07/2026 - Employer (NHS Board): NHS Lothian - Department: HAEMATOLOGY 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 Haematology ### Western General Hospital ### Reference: 253563 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 Western General Hospital. 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: Dr Neill Storrar; Clinical Director Department of Haematology Western General Hospital Edinburgh Email: neill.storrar@nhs.scot or Dr Susan Baird Training Programme Director Department of Haematology Royal Hospital for Children and Young People Edinburgh Telephone number: 01313120462 Email: susan.baird@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. AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application—but your answers must be your own. - Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically. - Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers. - Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements. Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you—not an AI tool. Closing Date: 17/07/2026 ***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early*** ### NHS LOTHIAN ### LOCUM APPOINTMENT FOR TRAINING IN Haematology ### Western General Hospital ### Reference: 253563 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 Western General Hospital. 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: Dr Neill Storrar; Clinical Director Department of Haematology Western General Hospital Edinburgh Email: neill.storrar@nhs.scot or Dr Susan Baird Training Programme Director Department of Haematology Royal Hospital for Children and Young People Edinburgh Telephone number: 01313120462 Email: susan.baird@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. AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application—but your answers must be your own. - Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically. - Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers. - Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements. Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you—not an AI tool. Closing Date: 17/07/2026 ***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early*** ## Person Specification ### Clinical Skills **Essential** - Demonstrates awareness of the basics of managing haematological disease - Competence at core completion level in the management of medical emergencies, in patients and out patients - Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems - Proficiency in a range of medical procedures as an indication of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination - Able to work without direct supervision where appropriate - Able to prioritise clinical need - Able to maximise safety and minimise risk **Desirable** - Any defined non essential procedures - Other relevant experience, training courses - Knowledge of how to obtain informed consent ### Clinical Experience **Essential** - Evidence of experience in a range of acute medical specialties, with experience of managing patients on an unselected medical take, during core training or equivalent ### Interpersonal Skills **Essential** - The ability to communicate and work harmoniously with all members of the multi-disciplinary team - Ability to organise time efficiently and effectively - Ability to communicate effectively with patients and relatives - Probity and Reliability - Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances - Ability to work under pressure - Awareness of personal limitations **Desirable** - Evidence of involvement in management commensurate with experience - Demonstrates an understanding of NHS management and resources - IT Skills: Demonstrates information technology skills ### Qualifications and Training **Essential** - GMC registered medical practitioner, Licence to practice - MbChB or equivalent - MRCP (UK) full diploma or equivalent ## Documents - [253563 Job Description (PDF, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1171486&JobId=263971) ## 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.