NHS Lothian provides healthcare services across the Lothian region of Scotland, including Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian, and West Lothian. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care and improve health outcomes for the local population. Their purpose is to ensure effective, integrated healthcare services, promote well-being, and address the diverse health needs of their communities through comprehensive and compassionate care.

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You must apply online; CVs are not accepted. Be available for a full-time role at various NHS Lothian sites, with deanery-approved training appropriate to your experience.

You will provide anaesthetic care at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and other NHS Lothian sites, receiving training and support aligned with your experience level.

Healthcare

Edinburgh

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 Anaesthetics. Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh Reference: 246661 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 (40 hours per week) post based in Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh you may also be required to work at any of NHS Lothian’s sites. These posts are based at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh with secondments to surrounding hospitals and are available for up to 12 months in the first instance. All posts have been approved for training by Deanery / GMC and will be at a stage appropriate for the applicant. All major specialties are available in the region. 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 Philip Docherty Training Programme Director Department of Anaesthetics Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh 51 Little France Crescent EDINBURGH EH16 4SA Phone: on 0131 536 1000 Email: Philip.Docherty@nhs.scot If viewing from an external site, please visit 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: 11/05/2026 ***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***

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 LOTHIANLOCUM APPOINTMENT FOR TRAINING IN Anaesthetics.Royal Infirmary of EdinburghReference: 246661NHS 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 (40 hours per week) post based in Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh you may also be required to work at any of NHS Lothian’s sites.These posts are based at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh with secondments to surrounding hospitals and are available for up to 12 months in the first instance. All posts have been approved for training by Deanery / GMC and will be at a stage appropriate for the applicant. All major specialties are available in the region.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 ContactDr Philip DochertyTraining Programme DirectorDepartment of AnaestheticsRoyal Infirmary of Edinburgh51 Little France CrescentEDINBURGHEH16 4SAPhone: on 0131 536 1000Email: Philip.Docherty@nhs.scotIf viewing from an external site, please visit 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: 11/05/2026***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***

Locum Appointment for Training (ST4+) in Anaesthetics - NHS Lothian

Locum Appointment for Training (ST4+) in Anaesthetics

You must be a motivated psychology graduate with a genuine interest in this specialty, and have or obtain satisfactory PVG Scheme membership for child and/or adult regulation.

You will provide psychologically informed meal and social support, assist in therapy interventions, perform administrative tasks, and engage in service evaluation, audit, and research activities.

Research & Development

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. 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. 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. To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy. This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post. 243932 Assistant Psychologist The Lothian Eating Disorders Service is a well established multi-disciplinary outpatient and community Eating Disorders Service. The service is based in the Royal Edinburgh Hospital and the post-holder also needs to be able to provide community outreach, including home visits, throughout Lothian. There may be a requirement for some flexible working (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) We are seeking a highly motivated psychology graduate, with a genuine interest in the specialty to join this multi disciplinary team. The post is primarily a clinical role and provides excellent experience in psychologically informed meal and social support alongside individual structured therapy interventions. The post-holder will also assist with administrative tasks, service evaluation, audit and research. There will be access to Clinical Psychology supervision and the service’s continuing professional development opportunities. This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post. **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** For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact: Dr Gavin Menzies, Clinical Psychologist on 0131 537 6655 or email: gavin.menzies@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your applicationbut 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 younot an AI tool. 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.

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.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.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.To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.243932 Assistant PsychologistThe Lothian Eating Disorders Service is a well established multi-disciplinary outpatient and community Eating Disorders Service. The service is based in the Royal Edinburgh Hospital and the post-holder also needs to be able to provide community outreach, including home visits, throughout Lothian. There may be a requirement for some flexible working (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm)We are seeking a highly motivated psychology graduate, with a genuine interest in the specialty to join this multi disciplinary team. The post is primarily a clinical role and provides excellent experience in psychologically informed meal and social support alongside individual structured therapy interventions. The post-holder will also assist with administrative tasks, service evaluation, audit and research. There will be access to Clinical Psychology supervision and the service’s continuing professional development opportunities.This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.**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**For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact: Dr Gavin Menzies, Clinical Psychologist on 0131 537 6655 or email: gavin.menzies@nhslothian.scot.nhs.ukAI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your applicationbut 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 younot an AI tool.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.

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