LAT in Oncology - 226974

NHS National Services Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Edinburgh is seeking a Locum Appointment for Training in Medical Oncology. This full-time role offers the opportunity for training at Western General Hospital. Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK and relevant medical experience. Applications must be submitted via an online form by 29 September 2025.

Qualifications

• Legal right to work in the UK.
• Previous medical training or relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care in oncology.
• Participate in training opportunities.
• Possibly rotate among various hospitals.

Job description

Overview

NHS Lothian – Locum Appointment for Training in Medical Oncology at Western General Hospital. Reference: 226974.

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.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.

Position details

Applications are welcome for the fixed term, full-time post (40 hours per week) based at the Western General Hospital. 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 discussions

For an informal discussion or further information please contact:

Dr Lesley Dawson, Consultant Medical Oncologist – 0131 537 2212

Dr Colin Barrie, Consultant Medical Oncologist – 0131 537 3009

If viewing from an external site, please visit the NHS Scotland jobs site for a job pack detailing the minimum requirements for this post and details of how to apply.

We cannot accept CVs 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 shortlisting. The application form will be identified by the candidate number only to ensure that all applicants are treated equally.

Closing Date: 29 September 2025

Disclaimer: Please note we cannot accept late applications, so please ensure your application is submitted early.