Locum Anaesthetics LAT​/ST– North of Scotland Training

NHS Grampian (and NHS Highland)

Applications are invited for four LAT posts within the North of Scotland Anaesthetic Training Programme. These posts are offered at ST4 level although there may be the option to appoint at a lower level (CT level).

These posts are available from 5th August 2026 until 3rd August 2027. Due to the timing of the recruitment process, a later start date may be negotiated to suit a successful candidate’s needs.

The North of Scotland Anaesthetic Training Programme is delivered through Aberdeen Royal Infirmary in Aberdeen and Raigmore Hospital in Inverness. These posts may be based at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary or Raigmore Hospital, depending on balancing the needs of the successful applicant and the training programme overall.

Six months previous experience in anaesthesia in the UK and the RCoA Initial Assessment of Competence are essential requirements. The Initial Assessment of Competence in Obstetric Anaesthesia is desirable. The training needs of the successful applicant will be supported where possible, including the potential to achieve stage 1 equivalence. Candidates who have completed stage 1 anaesthesia will be enabled to progress through stage 2 or 3 training as appropriate to their stage of training and prior experience.

Enquiries and discussion of training opportunities are welcomed by the Training Programme Director for Anaesthesia in the North of Scotland (please see details below).

Brief Description of the programme:

Both Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and Raigmore Hospital have most major surgical specialties on a single site. Maternity and Paediatric services are provided at both sites. Cardiothoracic and Neurosurgery are provided at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.

The Aberdeen Medical School has students on both hospital sites, allowing opportunities to become involved in student teaching. Students rotate through anaesthetics at various times in their degree program, and anaesthetic trainees are often actively involved in delivering medical education.

Aberdeen and Inverness are well served by air, rail and road and uniquely allow quick and easy access to the wild and spectacular scenery of Royal Deeside and the Highlands. Both Inverness and Aberdeen have vibrant modern city centres and are great places to live and bring up families.

Applicants should refer to the National Person Specifications for Anaesthetics and Acute Care Common Stem (ACCS) Anaesthetics CT1 and Anaesthesia ST4 2026 to confirm eligibility for this post. Additional essential requirements to the CT1 person specification are detailed above.

Full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC is required. (licence to practise must be in place prior to starting in post). For more information visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org

The Postgraduate Dean confirms that this placement and / or programme has the required educational and Postgraduate Dean's approval.

Please note, this post will follow the 'Medical Prioritisation Act 2026' - more information can be found here:
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill – Information for app

Applicants may be eligible for excess travel and relocation expenses. Information regarding nationally agreed excess travel and relocation are contained in NHS Circular PCS(DD) 2010/8. Relocation information can be accessed by visiting:

Informal enquiries to:

Dr Calum McDonald, Training Programme Director, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, calum.mcdonald2t

Anaesthetic Dept. Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (01224) 553142.

Closing date Sunday 9 August 2026.