Speciality Doctor, Obstetrics and Gynaecology (CP)
CompanyNHS Lothian
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At6/2/2026
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Description
Specialty Doctor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Department: Obstetrics and Gynaecology Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh
Base: Royal Infirmary, Simpson Centre for Reproductive Health
You may also be required to work at any of NHS Lothian sites including St Johns Hospital Livingston
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.
Entry Criteria For a Specialty Doctor
A doctor appointed to this grade:
shall have full registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council (GMC);
And
The standard week will include outpatient and inpatient activity, and contribution to out of hours on-call rota (middle grade 1:8). The successful applicant will have a range of clinical experience and competence in general obstetrics and gynaecology. GMC is essential.
This post is available from August 2026.
Learning and continuous professional development
Licence to practice. Additional post-graduate qualifications, e.g. MRCOG desirable. Wide experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology.
NHS Lothian University Hospital Services are seeking a Specialty / Associate Specialist Doctor to join a team of established NHS obstetrics and gynaecology doctors. The posts will be based at RIE. The unit is well supported by specialist Radiology, Pathology, and Surgical Services. The unit also has close links to the University of Edinburgh. The Obstetrics and Gynaecology service is a Lothian wide service, and the person appointed may be required to work at other sites by the needs of the service.
More detailed departmental and specialty information can be found in the job description available via email address / link below.
Closing Date 16/06/2026
For An Informal Discussion Please Contact
Department: Obstetrics and Gynaecology Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh
Base: Royal Infirmary, Simpson Centre for Reproductive Health
You may also be required to work at any of NHS Lothian sites including St Johns Hospital Livingston
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.
Entry Criteria For a Specialty Doctor
A doctor appointed to this grade:
shall have full registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council (GMC);
And
- shall have completed at least four years’ full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a less than full-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme or specialty registrar locum appointment for training (LAT);
- shall have equivalent training, experience or competencies, either in the UK or overseas. Applications are welcome for the above Fixed Term, part time (40 hours per week) post based in Royal Infirmary, Simpson Centre for Reproductive Health.
- Full time (10 PA’s)
- Fixed term (2 years)
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Base: Royal Infirmary Edinburgh (RIE)
The standard week will include outpatient and inpatient activity, and contribution to out of hours on-call rota (middle grade 1:8). The successful applicant will have a range of clinical experience and competence in general obstetrics and gynaecology. GMC is essential.
This post is available from August 2026.
Learning and continuous professional development
Licence to practice. Additional post-graduate qualifications, e.g. MRCOG desirable. Wide experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology.
NHS Lothian University Hospital Services are seeking a Specialty / Associate Specialist Doctor to join a team of established NHS obstetrics and gynaecology doctors. The posts will be based at RIE. The unit is well supported by specialist Radiology, Pathology, and Surgical Services. The unit also has close links to the University of Edinburgh. The Obstetrics and Gynaecology service is a Lothian wide service, and the person appointed may be required to work at other sites by the needs of the service.
More detailed departmental and specialty information can be found in the job description available via email address / link below.
Closing Date 16/06/2026
For An Informal Discussion Please Contact
Dr Stuart Jack, Clinical Director Gynaecology:
Dr Emma Doubal, Clinical Director Obstetrics
If viewing from an external site, please visit for a job pack detailing the minimum requirements for this post and details of how to apply.
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***
Dr Emma Doubal, Clinical Director Obstetrics
If viewing from an external site, please visit for a job pack detailing the minimum requirements for this post and details of how to apply.
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***