LOCUM APPOINTMENT FOR TRAINING IN RHEUMATOLOGY
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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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