NHS LOTHIAN
LOCUM APPOINTMENT FOR SERVICE IN OTOLARYNGOLOGY
ROYAL INFIRMARY OF EDINBURGH
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 fixed term, full time (40 hours per week) post based in Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
Job Title: Locum Trainee in ENT
Department: Acute Hospital Services
Base: St John’s Hospital, Livingston (SJH)
You may also be required to work at any of NHS Lothian’s sites, according to the placement of the post.
Post Summary:
This post has arisen due to a rota gap and is mainly ward based at St John’s Hospital, Livingston. It is on a full shift system and involves cross covering across ENT and Plastic Surgery out of hours. In addition there are some day time shifts at RHCYP. The post is available immediately to February 2027.
The post does not have educational approval from the Postgraduate Dean and will not be recognised for training.
For an informal discussion or further information please contact:
Mr I Nixon, Consultant ENT Surgeon/clinical Director (Iain.nixon@nhs.scot)
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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.
Closing Date: 9th September 2026
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