Locum Consultant Neurosurgeon with sub-specialty interest in complex spine surgery
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- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 40
- Posted
- 08/09/2026
- Closes
- 22/09/2026
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Role summary
NHS Lothian is seeking a Locum Consultant Neurosurgeon with a sub-specialty interest in complex spine surgery. This is a full-time, fixed-term position for one year, based at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. The role involves neurosurgical on-call duties and may require working at other NHS Lothian sites or outreach clinics. Applicants must have full GMC Registration and be eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register.
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Job reference:
259092
Salary:
Locum Consultant (£111,430 - £148,064)
Job closing date:
22/09/2026
Job Type:
Medical and Dental
Location:
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Employment type:
Fixed-term
Hours Per Week:
40
Job posted date:
08/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Lothian
Department:
Department of Clinical Neurosciences
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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.
We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
Applicants must have full GMC Registration, a license to practise and eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of interview. Portfolio Pathway (formerly known as CESR - Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) route doctors are only eligible to apply for a subs
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