Locum Appointment for Training (LAT) Anaesthesia

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this post is on call.

This is a Fixed term post for 6 months.

These vacancies exist between 5th Aug 2026 and 2nd Feb 2027 throughout the West of Scotland and will be based within training hospitals in the WOS school of anaesthesia. The posts hold educational approval from the Postgraduate Dean and will be appointed as LATs.

To practice medicine in the UK you need to hold both GMC registration and a licence to practice.

Hospitals and the Department/Specialty Facilities, Resources and Activity & Staffing Structure

Hospitals Included In This Recruitment Round

• GGC (RAH)
• Lanarkshire (Hairmyres, Wishaw, Monklands)
• Forth Valley
• Ayrshire (Crosshouse)
• Dumfries

Please see individual site websites for department information.

LAT posts are suitable for anaesthetic trainees who need to complete stage1, or start stage 2, clinical experience under the auspices of the RCOA 2021 curriculum.

Relevant UK Equivalent Stage 1 Experience Is Usually Essential.

Posts are competitive and priority is given to those who can evidence good training progression.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

J McGhie - TPD on or

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:

This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work‑life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full‑time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community . We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

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