Locum Consultant in Anaesthesia & Theatres

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration
• License to practise in the UK, eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register.
• UK trained clinicians with evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT, or within 6 months of confirmed entry from interview date.
• Portfolio Pathway (CESR) route doctors eligible once awarded a substantive consultant post.
• Non UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.

Position

Locum Consultant Anaesthetist - 12 month contract (maternity cover) at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.

Additional sub specialty interests in Obstetric Anaesthesia, Pain Medicine and Regional Anaesthesia are particularly welcome. The final job plan will be agreed with the successful candidate and will include at least one SPA.

Department

The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh has a large anaesthetic department that has recently become ACSA accredited and has close links with the University of Edinburgh Department of Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine. Opportunities exist for teaching, research and quality improvement work.

Contact

Enquiries: Dr Kate Carey, Clinical Director, Anaesthesia & Theatres, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
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Application

Only an online application form will be accepted - CVs will not be accepted. Late applications will not be considered.

Interview

Interviews scheduled for 23/07/2026.