Specialty doctor in anaesthesia

NHS Scotland; Livingston; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Lothian is inviting applications for a permanent Specialty Doctor post based in St. John's Hospital, Livingston. The role requires GMC registration and a Licence to Practice, with at least four years of postgraduate training, including two in a specialty training programme or LAT, or equivalent experience.

Informal discussion can be arranged with Dr Murray Geddes, Clinical Director for Anaesthetics and Theatres, St Johns Hospital. This is a permanent full-time post (40 hours per week).

Qualifications

• Must have GMC Licence to Practice and full registration.
• At least four years of postgraduate training, with two in a specialty training programme or specialty registrar locum appointment (LAT).
• Equivalent training/experience accepted in the UK or overseas.

Education

GMC Full Registration and Licence to Practice

Postgraduate training: 4 years with 2 in specialty training or LAT

Job description

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.

Entry Criteria for a Specialty Doctor:
A doctor appointed to this grade:
shall have full registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council (GMC);

And

• shall have completed at least four years’ full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a less than full-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme or specialty registrar locum appointment for training (LAT);

Or

• shall have equivalent training, experience or competencies, either in the UK or overseas.

Applications are welcome for the above Permanent full time (40 hours per week) post based in St. John's Hospital.

These is a permanent specialty grade post in anaesthesia and intensive care medicine

More detailed departmental and specialty information can be found in the job description available via email address / link below.

For an informal discussion please contact:

Dr Murray Geddes,

Clinical Director,

Anaesthetics and Theatres,

St Johns Hospital.

Tel [phone], 523064

Reference: 262335

Contract Type: Permanent

Posted On: 13 Oct 2026

Closing Date: 27/10/2026