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Current Vacancies
Intercollegiate Surgical eLogbook Clinical Lead Vacancy
Interested applicants must be Fellows in good standing of one of the three UK surgical Royal Colleges; hold a substantive Consultant or SAS post in a surgical specialty; and use the eLogbook as a trainer or, ideally, a Training Programme Director. The closing date for applications is Friday 13 February 2026 at 1600 hours.
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RCSEd Professor of Anatomy Vacancy
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is looking for applications from UK Fellows for the post of Professor of Anatomy. The primary purpose of the role is to support the College in the delivery and ongoing development of anatomy teaching. The closing date for applications is Friday 13 February 2026 at 1600 hours.
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Trustee Board Committees: Expert Lay Member Positions
RCSEd is seeking expert lay people to join four of its Trustee Board Committees, helping to support and guide the work of the College. We are looking for individuals with senior experience in people management, estates management, risk and ensuring diversity in non-executive recruitment. Applications close Friday 20 February 2026 at 1700 hours.
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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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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.
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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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Volunteering
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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Funding & Awards
Explore our funding and recognition portfolio, including research fellowships, travelling fellowships, grants, scholarships and bursaries. We also celebrate achievements through a prestigious portfolio of medals, lectureships, prizes, professorships and awards. Opportunities are open to Members and Fellows across all career stages and specialties.
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Membership
Join RCSEd as an Affiliate, Member or Fellow and make your mark in an organisation dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in surgical practice.
