EG249163 - LAT in Medical Paediatrics (ST1 level)

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Locum Appointment For Training (ST1) in Medical Paediatrics

Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital/Aberdeen Maternity Hospital

Salary: £49,217 - £77,389 per annum

Job Ref: EG249163

Applications are invited for appointment to Locum Appointment for Training post. The post is available to accommodate Doctors on the ST1 grade. There is one 40 hour fixed term post running until 3 August 2027.

This position is available within the Children's Services of Royal Aberdeen Children's 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

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

Medical Prioritisation Act 2026

Please note, this post will follow the 'Medical Prioritisation Act 2026' - more information can be found here: Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill - Information for app

For informal enquiries please contact Dr Sarah Jarvis, Consultant Paediatrician at

Closing date 7 August 2026

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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.

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