NHS Lothian
258388 LAT Rheumatology
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NHS LOTHIAN
LOCUM APPOINTMENT FOR TRAINING IN RHEUMATOLOGY
WESTERN GENERAL HOSPITAL
Reference: 258388
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.
Job Title: Locum Appointment for Training (LAT)
Department: Rheumatology Department
Base: Western General Hospital
Post Summary
This is a temporary post which has become available as a result of a trainee completing CCT. The post is for 6 months starting from 1 December 2026. The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the hospital at night rota on a rotational basis and to provide middle grade cover for the rheumatology ward at weekends between 09.00 and 12.00 on a rotational basis (approximately 1 in 4).
The main remit will be to contribute to the general rheumatology service. The unit benefits from excellent relationships with colleagues in many specialties within a university teaching hospital environment. The department has a strong focus on clinical research and it is anticipated that the post-holder will contribute to that activity if possible.
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The post will be based at the Western General Hospital in North Edinburgh. The post holder may also be required to undertake clinics at St John’s Hospital, Livingston, East Lothian Community Hospital, Haddington or other areas of NHS Lothian in the future depending on the development of Rheumatology services.
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 Hema Bhat, Clinical Director Rheumatology: hema.bhat@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
- Dr Neil McKay, Training Programme Director Rheumatology
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Closing Date: 29 September 2026
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