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.
Applications are welcome for the above Permanent, full time/part time (40 hours per week) post based in Edinburgh Royal Infirmary Hospital
Applications are invited for our General Practice Medical Education Fellow (MEF) position starting in August 2026 offering a combination of opportunities in teaching, personal development, research, and educational quality improvement within NHS Lothian.
Working with the MED team [https://www.med.scot.nhs.uk/about-us], the University of Edinburgh and with multi-professional colleagues this post affords the opportunity to impact on the delivery and development of safe, effective, and person-centred clinical care through training excellence. It is an exciting opportunity to develop skills in medical education, leadership and education research across undergraduate and postgraduate settings, alongside primary, secondary care and the interface.
The post can be tailored for GP Registrars who will have completed GPST2 at the start of the fellowship or qualified GPs up to three years post CCT (Certificate of Completion of Training).
This is a whole-time position based on a 40-hour week appointment (part-time considered) with salary in line with current seniority at time of appointment linked to the pay and conditions of service of hospital medical and dental staff NHS Circular on a pro rata basis.
More detailed departmental and specialty information can be found in the job description available via email address / link below.
Informal enquiries are welcomed and can be directed to:
Dr Ben Pearson-Stuttard, Associate Director of Medical Education, NHS Lothian, and
Dr Alix Rolfe, Director of Undergraduate GP Teaching, University of Edinburgh via Stacey Knox: stacey.knox@nhs.scot.
If viewing from an external site, please visit https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk for a job pack detailing the minimum requirements for this post and details of how to apply.
We cannot accept CV’s as a form of application and only a completed online application form will be accepted. Personal information will not be sent with the application for short listing. The application form will be identified by the candidate number only to ensure that all applicants are treated equally.
***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***
Interview :4 February 2026
