Consultant Physician in Acute and General Medicine with sub-specialty interest in Diabetes and Endocrinology

About the role

Consultant Physician in Acute and General Medicine with Diabetes and Endocrinology based at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. The post incorporates a commitment to both the Acute and General Medicine service and the Diabetes and Endocrinology service, and you may be required to work at any of NHS Lothian’s sites.

NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its workforce, eliminating unlawful discrimination, and supporting disabled candidates, those with long‑term conditions, or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to recruitment policies and practices.

Requirements

• Full GMC registration and a licence to practise.
• Eligibility for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register.
• For UK‑trained doctors: evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT, or be within six months of confirmed entry from the date of interview.
• Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) doctors are eligible only after the pathway has been awarded.
• Non‑UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.

Schedule

• Permanent, full‑time (40 hours per week) position based at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh Hospital.
• Part‑time working is welcome.
• One day off per week in lieu of annualised sessions for acute medical receiving.

Application Process

• Applications are accepted only via the online application form; CVs are not accepted.
• Personal information will not be sent with the application for short‑listing; the form will be identified by a candidate number only.
• Late applications will not be considered – submit early.
• Interview date: 30/10/2026.
• For a detailed job pack and minimum requirements, visit https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk.

Contact

• Dr Ann Lockman – Clinical Director, Directorate of Medicine, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh – ann.lockman@nhs.scot
• Dr Nicola Zammitt – Clinical Lead, Diabetes and Endocrinology (RIE), Outpatient and Associated Specialities, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh – Nicola.Zammitt@nhs.scot