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Current Vacancies
Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care: Honorary Treasurer
The Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care is inviting applications for the role of Honorary Treasurer. The closing date for applications is Thursday 31 July 2025.
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Surgeons' News Dental Editor
The College is pleased to present an opportunity for a Dental Editor for our professional magazine Surgeons’ News. This exciting position, working alongside the Surgeons’ News Editor and a dedicated and innovative team, involves curating and developing the magazine’s dental content. The closing date for applications is Friday 04 August 2025.
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SASLED Committee Vacancies
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is inviting applications for vacancies on the SASLED committee, with effect from November 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and representation of SAS and LED professionals within the College. The closing date for applications is Friday 08 August 2025.
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International Surgical Ambassadors Recruitment
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) is adding to its network of International Surgical Ambassadors (ISAs) who are domiciled in Australia/New Zealand, Pakistan, Singapore or Hong Kong SAR only. The closing date for applications is Friday 08 August 2025.
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Chair of the Surgical Specialty Board in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) is pleased to present an exciting opportunity for a suitable individual to chair one of its Surgical Specialty Boards (SSBs). The closing date for applications is 17:00 on Friday 5 September 2025.
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Membership of the Surgical Specialty Board in Cardiothoracic Surgery
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) is pleased to present an exciting opportunity for suitable individuals to join its Surgical Specialty Board (SSB) in Cardiothoracic Surgery. The closing date for applications is 17:00 on Friday 5 September 2025.
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Membership of the Surgical Specialty Board in Ophthalmology
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) is pleased to present an exciting opportunity for suitable individuals to join its Surgical Specialty Board (SSB) in Ophthalmology. The closing date for applications is 17:00 on Friday 5 September 2025.
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Membership of the Surgical Specialty Board in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) is pleased to present an exciting opportunity for suitable individuals to join its Surgical Specialty Board (SSB) in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. The closing date for applications is 17:00 on Friday 5 September 2025.
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Membership of the Surgical Specialty Board in Paediatric Surgery
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) is pleased to present an exciting opportunity for suitable individuals to join its Surgical Specialty Board (SSB) in Paediatric Surgery. The closing date for applications is 17:00 on Friday 5 September 2025.
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Membership of the Surgical Specialty Board in Vascular Surgery
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) is pleased to present an exciting opportunity for suitable individuals to join its Surgical Specialty Board (SSB) in Vascular Surgery. The closing date for applications is 17:00 on Friday 5 September 2025.
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Trainee Representative on the Surgical Specialty Board in Otolaryngology
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) is pleased to announce a vacancy for the role of Trainee Representative on its Surgical Specialty Board (SSB) in Otolaryngology. The closing date for applications is 17:00 on Friday 5 September 2025.
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Trainee Representative on the Surgical Specialty Board in Trauma & Orthopaedics
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) is pleased to announce a vacancy for the role of Trainee Representative on its Surgical Specialty Board (SSB) in Trauma and Orthopaedics. The closing date for applications is 17:00 on Friday 5 September 2025.
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Trainee Representative on the Surgical Specialty Board in Urology
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) is pleased to announce a vacancy for the role of Trainee Representative on its Surgical Specialty Board (SSB) in Urology. The closing date for applications is 17:00 on Friday 5 September 2025.
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RCSEd Vacancies
Please visit our Work for RCSEd page for information on current job opportunities with the College.
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Regional Surgical Ambassadors Vacancies
As the Regional Surgical Ambassadors' (RSA) Network goes from strength to strength we are inviting applications from UK based Fellows to join the Network. We are recruiting in all regions across the UK for succession planning. View the list of our current RSAs on the link below.
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Dental Ambassador Networks
Following a recent review of our networks, we will be changing the composition and duties of our regional representatives, encompassing support for the whole dental team. We are now recruiting for a network of Dental Ambassadors.
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Examiner Vacancies
Please visit our Examinations Vacancies page to see our current list of Examiner Vacancies.
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Edinburgh Surgery Online Tutor Recruitment
The Edinburgh Surgical Sciences Qualification, run by RCSEd and the University of Edinburgh is currently recruiting for tutors to mentor and support training surgeons in 40 different countries and at the same time enable the tutor to maintain their knowledge base.
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Advisory Appointment Committees
Advisory Appointment Committees (AACs) are the process through which non-Foundation Trusts in England advertise and fill consultant level posts and function in accordance with the NHS (Appointment of Consultants) Regulations 1996 and Good Practice Guidance 2005. Find out more and become and AAC Participant below.
Learn moreVolunteering
There are a variety of opportunities to volunteer, including as a Council Member, an examiner, an ambassador, or as a committee or working group member. Find out how to support the College and get involved with our activities.
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