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NHS Scotland 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 Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
NHS LOTHIAN
LOCUM APPOINTMENT FOR TRAINING IN in Psychiatry - 3 Posts: General Adult Psychiatry (Community), CAMHS, Psychiatry of Old Age
Please see section two of the Job Description for locations.
Reference: 236368
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 (40 hours per week) post based in Various - Please see section two of the Job Description.
These are three posts in NHS Lothian that have arisen due to gaps on NES training schemes. They are full Locum Approved for Training posts. The details of each post is included in the linked job description and we will interview for all three together. All candidates selected for interview will be asked for their preferences and can indicate they would to be considered for one, two or for all three. The first ranked candidate will be offered their preference first and then offers will follow from the ranking at interview.
We are expected a significant number of applications and will pause applications at 150 candidates. We would encourage interested candidates to apply as early as possible.
This post has deanery approval for training and the successful applicant will receive training opportunities at the appropriate level based on previous experience.
There may be a possibility to extend this appointment to the end of the training year. The extension may be at any of the hospitals on the rotation.
Informal enquiries and visits are welcome and should initially be made to: Dr Andrew Watson, Associate Medical Director, 07866256096
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.
Closing Date: 21/01/2026
***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***