262678 LAT Plastic Surgery

NHS LOTHIAN

LOCUM APPOINTMENT FOR TRAINING IN PLASTIC SURGERY

ROYAL INFIRMARY OF EDINBURGH

Reference: 262678

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 time (40 hours per week) post based in Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh

Job Title: Locum Appointment for Training in Plastic Surgery at middle grade (ST3 or above)

Department: Head & Neck, Plastic Surgery

• Base: St John’s Hospital, Livingston (SJH) and the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, Edinburgh (RHCYP)
• You may also be required to work at any of NHS Lothian’s sites, according to the placement of the post.
• Accreditation of Post: Accredited by the GMC for six months training in Plastic Surgery.
• Program accreditation number.
• All applicants must complete the full medical application form via the Jobtrain system to be considered for the post.

Post Summary

The appointment is for a Specialty Trainee at ST3 level or above, in Plastic Surgery and is available from November 2026 to August 2027.

For an informal discussion or further information please contact

Ms Lucie Wright, Consultant Plastic Surgeon (Lucie.wright@nhs.scot).

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Closing Date: 30th October 2026

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