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LOCUM APPOINTMENT FOR TRAINING IN RHEUMATOLOGY

NHS LothianWestern General Hospital£45,504 - £71,550Closes 29/09/2026

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Contract
Fixed-term
Pattern
Full-time
Hours / week
40
Posted
01/09/2026
Closes
29/09/2026

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Role summary

This is a temporary, full-time Locum Appointment for Training (LAT) post in Rheumatology at Western General Hospital, NHS Lothian. The role involves contributing to the general rheumatology service, including participation in the hospital at night rota and weekend ward cover. The post is for 6 months, starting December 2026, with potential for extension and offers deanery-approved training opportunities.

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Job reference:

258388

Salary:

Snr. Clinical Fellow (Spec Reg) (£45,504 - £71,550)

Job closing date:

29/09/2026

Job Type:

Medical and Dental

Location:

Western General Hospital

Employment type:

Fixed-term

Hours Per Week:

40

Job posted date:

01/09/2026

Employer (NHS Board):

NHS Lothian

Department:

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 st December 2026. The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the hospital at night rota on a rotational basis

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