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Job Title: Locum Appointment for Service Obstetrics and Gynaecology (ST3+)
Department: Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Base: Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
You may also be required to work at any of NHS Lothian sites including St Johns Hospital Livingston
Post Summary:
Available immediately, 12 months fixed term Locum Appointment for Service.
Clinical Duties of the Post
Under the direct supervision of the Consultant staff, the Specialist Trainee is responsible for the in-patient and out-patient management of patients in both Obstetrics and Gynaecology. This post will have a greater time commitment to supporting obstetrics triage and labour ward.
Shares the responsibility for Antenatal Care, Labour Ward cover, Gynaecological Out-Patient Clinics, Theatre sessions and emergency duties.
Responsibility for administrative duties (e.g. correspondence; liaison with general practitioners and other members of the health care team; review of results of investigations) which arise as a consequence of these clinical duties.
Participation in clinical audit, risk management and clinical governance according to local policies and protocols.
Works on an OOH rota with ST 3-7
The holder of this post will be required to undertake exposure prone invasive procedures (EPPs). It should be noted that the offer of appointment is subject to confirmation that the successful candidate is Hepatitis B immune. This is checked by the Occupational Health Service prior to commencement.
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 Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.
The post does not have educational approval from the Postgraduate Dean and will not be recognised for training.
Informal enquiries and visits are welcome and should initially be made to:
Dr Emma Doubal, Clinical Director Obstetrics emma.doubal@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
Dr Stuart Jack, Clinical Director Gynaecology stuart.jack@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
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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: 1st April 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**