Work For Us

Join the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and help shape the future of surgical education in a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace.

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh - Work For Us

Join RCSEd and help shape the future of surgical education within a dynamic, inclusive and forward-thinking organisation. We are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer and are committed to fair recruitment and equal opportunity across all roles.

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh has a long and distinguished history, and is committed to providing a first class service to all its stakeholders. The College values the talents and abilities of its employees and seeks to foster an open, co-operative, friendly and dynamic environment in which employees and the College alike can thrive.

The College is also committed to recruiting the person who is most suited to the particular post, based solely on the applicant's abilities, qualifications, experience and merit as measured against the job description and person specification. The College is committed to the principles of equal opportunities and declares its opposition to any form of less favorable treatment, whether through direct or indirect discrimination accorded to employees or job applicants.

The College will take all reasonable steps to employ, train and promote employees without regard to age, disability, gender re-assignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity. The College provides for fair treatment of employees based on merit, and complies to all applicable employment laws.

The College is also an accredited Real Living Wage employer. The College’s commitment to paying the real Living Wage is in recognition of the value we have for our colleagues and that their hard work receives a fair pay. Read more about our commitment to being a Living Wage employer here.

If you have any queries please email recruitment@rcsed.ac.uk.

Flexible Working
Learning & Development
Employee Assistance Program
Health Care Cash Plan (WPA)
Rewards Gateway
Bike2Work Scheme
Colleague Recognition Program
42 days Annual holidays (including public holidays)
Pension Scheme
Free Surgeons Hall Museums entry
Surgeons Quarter Travel Benefits
15% Discount in Surgeons Hall Museum Shop
Public Transport - Advance Pay for Annual Season Tickets
Discount on Surgeons Quarter outlets (Café 1505)

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh has a long and distinguished history, and is committed to providing a first class service to all its stakeholders. The College values the talents and abilities of its employees and seeks to foster an open, co-operative, friendly and dynamic environment in which employees and the College alike can thrive.

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