Job Advert
NHS LOTHIAN
LOCUM APPOINTMENT FOR SERVICE IN ORAL SURGERY
LAURISTON BUILDING
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.
We are seeking a fixed term Advanced Clinical Fellow Oral Surgery to fill a total of 40 hours per week for 6 months available within the Edinburgh Dental Institute. Less than full time, or job share will be considered.
This post offers an opportunity for the appointee to contribute to all aspects of the Oral Surgery service at the Edinburgh Dental Institute (EDI). They will work 40 hours with the days of work to be agreed with the professional lead and service manager. This post is based at the Edinburgh Dental Institute.
The post holder will be responsible to Laura Bryce, Professional Lead in Oral Surgery, Lorraine Canning Clinical Services Manager and the Clinical Director, Edinburgh Dental Institute and will work with colleagues within Oral Surgery and the wider Dental Institute.
Appropriately experienced applicants must have full registration with the General Dental Council, and have completed at least 3 years full-time postgraduate training with demonstrable experience of supporting patients with Oral Surgery problems
Informal enquiries and visits are welcome and should initially be made to:
Laura Bryce,
Prof Lead
Oral Health Service
4th Floor, Lauriston Building,
Lauriston Place
Edinburgh
EH3 9HB
Email : Laura.Bryce3@nhs.scot
The post does not have educational approval from the Postgraduate Dean and will not be recognised for training.
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: 19 February 2026
Interview date: 27 February 2026
***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***
**Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**