Job reference: 259773
Salary: Snr. Clinical Fellow (Spec Reg) (£45,504 - £71,550)
Job closing date: 29/09/2026
Job Type: Medical and Dental
Location: Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Employment type: Fixed-term
Hours Per Week: 40
Job posted date: 22/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Lothian
Department: Neurosurgery

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LOCUM APPOINTMENT FOR SERVICE IN NEUROSURGERY

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 (6 months), full time (40 hours per week) post based in Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.

LOCUM APPOINTMENT FOR SERVICE (ST3+) IN NEUROSURGERY

SIX MONTH POST

DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES, DCN

ROYAL INFIRMARY OF EDINBURGH HOSPITAL

The Department of Clinical Neurosciences – Neurosurgery are looking to appoint to the above post for a six month fixed term appointment. The post holder will be expected to work alongside and within the neurosurgical training grade team.

The duties of the post will be the same as those of an experienced Neurosurgical SpR.

Applications may also be considered from CCT holders in Neurosurgery.

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 Imran Liaquat Consultant Neurosurgeon – Imran.liaquat@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: 29th September 2026

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