Consultant Interventional Neuroradiologist

NHS Scotland; Edinburgh (IN); On-site; USD 134,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Lothian is seeking a permanent, full-time Consultant Interventional Neuroradiologist to join the Department of Clinical Neurosciences (DCN). You will deliver advanced INR procedures, including thrombectomy, and participate in on-call rotas.

Applicants must hold GMC registration and a licence to practise, and be eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register; UK-trained candidates should have higher specialist training (CCT) or be within six months of admission.

Qualifications

• Must have GMC registration and a licence to practise.
• Eligible for inclusion in GMC Specialist Register.
• Post-CCT experience in INR with thrombectomy.

Responsibilities

• Provide Interventional Neuroradiology services, including thrombectomy.
• Lead on-call duties as part of the INR remit.
• Contribute to departmental governance and training activities.

Skills

Interventional Neuroradiology

GMC registration

Licence to practise

CCT / Specialist Register

On-call thrombectomy

Job description

NHS Scotland 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 Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

NHS Lothian

263198 Consultant Interventional Neuroradiologist

Closing Date : 23/11/2026

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.

Applicants must have full GMC Registration, a licence to practise and eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of interview. Portfolio Pathway (formerly known as CESR - Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) route doctors are only eligible to apply for a substantive consultant post once it has been awarded. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.

Applications are welcome for the above Permanent, full time (40 hours per week) post based in DCN.

NHS Lothian is seeking a motivated, skilled Interventional Neuroradiologist You will have all the skills expected of a skilled INR and have post CCT experience. On-call, including thrombectomy will be a significant part of the job

It is essential you are registered with the GMC, have a licence to practice and be either on, or within 6 months of eligibility of admission to the specialist register at time of interview (intended December 2026)

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 David Summers, Lead Neuroradiologist

Department of Clinical Neurosciences

email: [e-mail]

Clinical Director: Dr John Taylor

Email: [e-mail]

Interview Date: 16/12/2026