Specialty Registrar LAT (ST4) in Anaesthetics

Job reference: 262394
Salary: LAT - Specialty Trainee (£45,504 - £71,550)
Job closing date: 01/11/2026
Job Type: Medical and Dental
Location: Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
Employment type: Fixed-term
Hours Per Week: 40
Job posted date: 15/10/2026
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Grampian
Department: Anaesthetics

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Applications are invited for three LAT posts within the North of Scotland Anaesthetic Training Programme. These posts are offered at ST4 level and successful candidates must have achieved the RCoA stage 1 certificate or stage 1 equivalence by the time of starting the post.

These posts are available from 2nd December 2026 until 3rd August 2027.

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 in Aberdeen or Inverness, depending on balancing the needs of the successful applicant and the training programme overall.

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 programme, 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 Anaesthesia ST4 2026 to confirm eligibility for this post. Anaesthesia ST4 2026

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

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 applicants to medical training.

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 to:
Dr Calum McDonald, Training Programme Director, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, calum.mcdonald2@nhs.scot
Anaesthetic Dept. Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (01224) 553142.

Additional information for candidates
As from 1/4/26, 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.

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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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