Eligibility

Doctors and Dentists currently working in Scotland are eligible to apply; those in medical specialties are required to have successfully completed CT2/IMT2/ST2 or equivalent , and Dentists two years of dental specialty training or equivalent, at the time of commencement of the post (commences in August following interviews). Applications are also welcome from SAS Doctors, International Medical Graduates and First Five GP's.

As the fellowship may require an Out-Of-Programme application, doctors holding a National Training Number (NTN) must have been in post for at least 12 months by the time of application. The SCLF programme also welcomes Pharmacists, whose applications take place separately.

FAQs

I am currently based in England/Wales/North Ireland and would like to apply for the SCLF programme, am I eligible?

We are looking for highly motivated doctors and dentists from all clinical backgrounds . and experience levels. The fellowship is open to doctors and dentists from across the UK who are committed to developing their careers within, and contributing to, NHS Scotland. 

This Fellowhip is not eligible for relocation expenses. 

I am not Scottish, am I eligible?

Yes. The fellowship is open to doctors and dentists from across the UK who are committed to developing their careers within, and contributing to, NHS Scotland. We welcome applications from all clinical backgrounds and experience levels, regardless of where they currently live or train in the UK 

This page was last updated on: 05.11.2026 at 17.28