NHS Scotland
General Surgery LAT ST3
General Surgery LAT ST3 at NHS Scotland, based in Dundee, Dundee City Council, paying £45,504 - £71,550 per annum. This is a temporary role.
- Pay
- £45,504 - £71,550 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Temporary · On site
- Location
- Dundee, Dundee City Council
- Closing date
- Sector
- Healthcare & Medical
About 10% above the going rate for healthcare & medical
Reference 274838
About the role
NHS TAYSIDE (DELIVERY UNIT)
Locum Appointment for Training (LAT) Post in GENERAL SURGERY
Applications are invited for a LAT post for NHS Tayside available from 3rd February 2027 until 3rd August 2027.
The post will be based in Ninewells Hospital. The post holder will be required to work under the supervision of consultant staff in the management of emergency and elective General Surgical patients. The post holders will contribute to a 24/7 registrar rota.
The appointees will be expected to perform at a level equivalent to that of at least ST3.
The posts are aimed at doctors actively preparing for an application to ST3 General Surgery National Selection commencing August 2027.
There will be contribution to emergency duties in General Surgery at Ninewells Hospital Dundee, coupled with compensatory days off. The other weeks will involve elective surgical work in the Department of General Surgery in Ninewells Hospital, Perth Royal Infirmary, and Stracathro Hospital.
The posts are recognised for training by the Postgraduate Dean. The posts are of high educational value and can count towards training time within the ST Grade.
Information on facilities in Tayside, the organisation of duties and other aspects of the appointment can be obtained from Miss Claire Carden (Training Programme Director General Surgery) [email removed]
Closing Date: 16th November 2026
Interviews will be held by MS Teams.
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.
Reference: 274838 · Posted 5 days ago · Closes 16 Nov 2026 · Listed via NHS Scotland
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