NHS Grampian
Locum Appointment for Training (LAT) (ST4+ Level) in Rheumatology, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (1 post)
£45,504 - £71,550 (pro-rata) per annum
Ref: CK237434
NHS Grampian are seeking to recruit a LAT (ST4 level or above) in Rheumatology. You will be based in the Rheumatology Department, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. There will be pro rata contribution to General Internal Medicine on call out of hours and weekend cover, and Hospital at Night. This post is available immediately until 4th August 2026.
The Rheumatology Department is an extremely supportive multi-disciplinary unit where you will be able to develop skills and clinical leadership. In addition to general Rheumatology Clinics there are sub-speciality clinics in Connective Tissue Diseases, Metabolic Bone Disease, Spondyloarthritis, Vasculitis, MSK Ultrasound, Teenage and MDT Transition clinics with Paediatrics and nurse-led early Arthritis clinics. The department has an excellent MDT team of AHPs and a busy Day Case Unit for biologics and other infusions. The Osteoporosis unit is based in the Rheumatology Department and provides DXA scans to the whole population of Grampian and a mobile DXA service for remote and rural areas and Islands. For more information on Rheumatology training in the North of Scotland please refer to www.scotmt.scot.nhs.uk (program NOS/861)
The Postgraduate Dean confirms that this placement and / or programme has the required educational and Postgraduate Dean's approval.
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 www.gmc-uk.org
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: https://www.scotmt.scot.nhs.uk/recruitment/specialty-recruitment/key-documents
Informal enquiries will be welcomed by Dr Hazem Youssef, Consultant Rheumatologist (hazem.youssef@nhs.scot), Dr Mariana Philobos, Consultant Rheumatologist and Educational Supervisor (mariana.philobos@nhs.scot) or Dr Lindsay Robertson, Consultant Rheumatologist and Education Supervisor Lindsay.robertson5@nhs.scot / 01224553958 and Dr Paula Dospinescu, Consultant Rheumatologist and Training Program Director for Rheumatology (paula.dospinescu@nhs.scot). Apply for this post by visiting apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk and search for the above Ref No.
Closing date: Sunday, 1st February 2026.
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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
From 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.
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