262281 Locum Consultant Radiologist (CB)
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SOC 2212 (86% match) is an eligible occupation, and NHS Lothian is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
In 2025, NHS Lothian assigned 104 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2212 jobs, according to the Home Office.
This could also be SOC 2254 (Medical radiographers). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2212 Specialist medical practitioners Most likely code | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
2254 Medical radiographers Also possible | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
NHS Lothian
262281 Locum Consultant Radiologist (CB)
Closing Date : 10/11/2026
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.
Applicants must have full GMC Registration, a license 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 Fixed Term, full time (40 hours per week) post based in Various.
NHS Lothian is seeking a motivated, skilled locum (24 months fixed term) radiologist to join our team of 16 Diagnostic neuroradiologists at the Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Little France, Edinburgh.
You will have all the skills expected of a neuroradiologist, particularly cross-sectional imaging, and a subspecialist area of interest in Head and Neck imaging. The ability to perform image guide biopsy and intervention would be preferable, along with ability to report body cross sectional imaging.
Suitably experienced candidates may contribute to the on-call rota, which comes with access to a home workstation if desired. This can also, subject to local negotiation, be used for home working for some of your normal working week.
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).
Please see attached Job Description and person specification for more details.
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
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Clinical Director Dr John Taylor ([email protected])
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We cannot accept CV’s as a form of application and only a completed online application form will be accepted. Personal information will not be sent with the application for short listing. The application form will be identified by the candidate number only to ensure that all applicants are treated equally.
***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***
Interview Date: 17/11/2026 - 09:30 to 13:00
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Where this offer sits in the market
Specialist medical practitioners (SOC 2212) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~191k in sample- Middle half £62,556–115,960
- Median £82,888
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. NHS Lothian holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. In 2025, NHS Lothian assigned 104 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2212 jobs, according to the Home Office. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
Skilled Worker roles must clear both the general salary threshold and the occupation-specific going rate. See our occupation eligibility guide for the current figures.