14878 - Clinical Teacher in Small Animal Cardiology
The University of Edinburgh - City of Edinburgh
£34,610 to £39,906 a year
On-siteTemporaryFull time
Grade UE06: £34,610 to £39,906 per annum Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies / Hospital for Small Animals Full Time: 35 hours per week Fixed term: for 10 months (maternity cover contract) Your next step starts here. Be part of something bigger. We are looking for a Clinical Teacher in Small Animal Cardiology. The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We look for the best in the field across all disciplines and provide a working environment where academics can develop their careers and passion for their chosen subject area. We offer the full range of academic roles and have a genuine focus on our students’ performance and wellbeing. The Opportunity: The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies is seeking a Clinical Teacher in Small Animal Cardiology based within the Hospital for Small Animals on Easter Bush Campus, just outside Edinburgh. As part of a team covering all aspects of small animal cardiology, you will assist in the provision of a referral level Small Animal Cardiology Service at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies within normal University hours; to contribute to the teaching efforts of the Service and assist in the development of the Cardiology Service. This is an excellent step towards specialisation, Working in a multidisciplinary environment where collaboration is actively encouraged, you will be supported by teams of specialists in internal medicine, oncology, anaesthesia, soft tissue surgery, orthopaedics, neurology, emergency and critical care among others. This post is full-time (35 hours per week) for a fixed term of 10 months. The majority of your time will be spent on the clinic processing of cardiology cases. This includes clinical teaching of final year undergraduate students
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14891 - Postdoctoral Research Associate in Applied Artificial Intelligence for Public Breeding
The University of Edinburgh - City of Edinburgh
£41,064 to £48,822 a year
On-siteTemporaryFull time
Grade UE07: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum The Roslin Institute / CMVM Full Time: 35 hours per week Fixed term: for 24 months (there may be the opportunity to extend to 30 months tbc) The Opportunity: We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Applied Artificial Intelligence for the recently established TEAM-AI project: Tools for Evaluating and Advancing Meaningful AI Adoption in Public Breeding Programmes, a global partnership between the Roslin Institute and CGIAR, including CIMMYT and National Agricultural Research Systems (NARES). In this role, you will develop and evaluate innovative artificial intelligence approaches to support public plant breeding. Working with large-scale genomic, phenotypic, environmental, and field trial datasets, you will benchmark AI and quantitative genetics methods, develop multimodal and hybrid modelling frameworks, and investigate explainable AI strategies to improve prediction, interpretability, and breeding decision-making. Join TEAM-AI to translate cutting-edge analytics into practical solutions for global food security. TEAM-AI aims to ensure that advances in AI and data science deliver meaningful benefits for public breeding programmes and the farmers they target. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine expertise in biometrics, quantitative genetics and software development to address real-world challenges in agriculture. Working closely with CGIAR and NARES partners through collaborative visits, workshops and training activities, you will gain experience with public breeding programmes operating across diverse environments. The resulting tools and resources will be deployed across CGIAR and NARES programmes, helping breeders make more informed and representative decisions, accelerate crop improvement, and strengthen food security and climate resilience across the Global South. The successful candidate will join the Biometrics for Breeding Group at Roslin, who develop statistical and quantitative genetic methods for improving the productivity and sustainability of breeding programmes amid a changing climate. We offer exciting opportunities to build an international network spanning academia, industry and public breeding programmes, while contributing to capacity building in AI-enabled breeding at Roslin and expanding our suite of data-driven breeding resources and tools. This post is full-time (35 hours per week) on-campus working; however, we are open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.
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Cleaner – Dalkeith EH22
Concept Resources - Dalkeith
On-siteTemporaryPart time
Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour Location: Dalkeith, EH22 1HB Contract: Temporary Summary We are recruiting a reliable Cleaner for a temporary cleaning assignment in Dalkeith. The role involves maintaining a clean, safe and hygienic working environment and would suit someone who is dependable, able to work independently and can commit to the required shift pattern. Duties • General cleaning of offices, communal areas and facilities • Vacuuming, sweeping and mopping floors • Dusting and wiping down surfaces • Cleaning toilets and washroom areas • Emptying bins and disposing of waste • Replenishing consumables where required • Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene • Following site health and safety procedures
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14713 - Protein Production and Purification Senior Technician
The University of Edinburgh - City of Edinburgh
£34,610 to £39,906 a year
On-siteTemporaryFull time
UE06: £34,610 - £39,906 per annum CSE / School of Biological Sciences Full time: 35 hours per week Fixed term: 18 months The Opportunity: The School of Biological Sciences is seeking an experienced technician to provide specialist technical support within the Edinburgh Protein Production Facility (EPPF). The postholder will help ensure the efficient running, maintenance and development of the facility, supporting users across the University and external partners with protein expression, purification, and associated experimental design. Applicants should have practical experience in protein expression and purification, including use and maintenance of modern liquid chromatography systems, alongside strong laboratory skills and good knowledge of health and safety procedures. Applicants should also have practical experience in running and providing advice on biophysical platforms in workflows for the solution QC of protein reagents. Excellent communication skills are essential, as the role involves advising and supporting a wide range of facility users. Here, you can continue to make a difference in everything around you. Take on new challenges, grow your career, be recognised for your contributions, and benefit from our commitment to your wellbeing. Be part of something bigger - where your work has real impact and your development matters. There are so many reasons to take your next step with us. Our technical staff are essential to supporting teaching, research, and the smooth operation of our facilities. Whether you're maintaining cutting-edge lab equipment, facilitating ground-breaking research, developing new techniques, or enhancing student and staff experience with top-notch facilities, your work will have a lasting impact that stretches far beyond our academic community. A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle: Professional development and subject matter expertise Opportunities to develop new skills and broaden your experience Working within one of the world’s leading universities
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Job ref: LC WN ML, Part Time Female (*GOR) Personal Assistant
Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living - Bonnyrigg
from £13.95 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
Female Personal Assistant required to support a young lady with mobility issues and her twelve year old son to live life to the full. The job is based in Bonnyrigg but may involve tasks outwith the home such as support with shopping, collecting prescriptions and other day to day tasks when required. The rate of pay is £13.95 per hour. Looking for one personal assistant. To apply either send in your CV and covering letter, or complete and return an application form as soon as possible. To obtain an application pack you can download it from the recruitment section of www.lothiancil.org.uk or email pajobs@lothiancil.org.uk remembering to quote reference LC WN ML. You can also leave your contact details and the job reference LC WN ML on 0131 475 2558 and an application pack will be sent to you. If sending in CV and covering letter, please quote reference LC WN ML and either email to pajobs@lothiancil.org.uk or post to LC WN ML recruitment, LCIL, Norton Park Centre, 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5QY.
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14160 - The Ella McGregor Senior Lecturer / Lecturer in Equine Sport Medicine
The University of Edinburgh - Roslin
£50,253 to £78,469 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Grade UE08: £50,253 to £61,759 per annum OR Grade UE09: £63.606 to £78,469 per annum (Both grades will include additional Market Pay Supplement which is reviewed annually) College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine / Royal (Dick School of Veterinary Studies / Division of Equine Sciences Full Time: 35 hours per week (Clinicians will contribute to the on-call rota depending on area of clinical expertise) Open Ended: permanent Appointment to Grade 8 or Grade 9 is based on fulfilment of University of Edinburgh job grading criteria. The Opportunity: From local roots to global impact. Be part of something bigger. Join the University of Edinburgh and you’ll be making a difference to everything around you. Be part of something bigger — where you’ll do meaningful work, grow and progress, be rewarded and recognised, and benefit from our strong commitment to your wellbeing. There are so many reasons to join us. The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We look for the best in the field across all disciplines and provide a working environment where academics can develop their careers and passion for their chosen subject area. We offer the full range of academic roles and have a genuine focus on our student’s performance and wellbeing. We are looking for an experienced equine clinician with a demonstrable focus on sports medicine (particularly lameness diagnostics and advanced imaging) to join our clinical team and take a leading role in the provision and development of the sports medicine service provided by our equine hospital and practice. This is a unique opportunity to join or lead (depending on experience) the team growing the discipline of equine sports medicine within a top-ranking UK veterinary school. In conjunction with our talented and dedicated equine team, the post holder will work within a highly-equipped equine hospital where they will contribute to the continued development of our clinical caseload and take responsibility for cases at referral level. Beyond the standard medical and surgical caseload, the hospital has well-developed cardiology, respiratory, orthopaedic, diagnostic imaging and behavioural medicine services, with significant clinical and research expertise in each area. We are now in a position to recruit a dedicated person capable of driving an integrated “performance driven sports medicine” service. We have the necessary breadth of clinical expertise, research reputational standing and advanced imaging modalities to fully support growth in this service. Current/recent complimentary research activities within the division include fracture risk assessment (multimodal imaging and biomarkers), osteoarthritis biomarker discovery, T2 cartilage mapping, advanced cardiac imaging and cardiac mapping (arrhythmias) and multi-omics assessment of mild equine asthma and training-associated immune dysregulation. The post-holder will also have the opportunity to work in conjunction with our behavioural medicine team to develop a better understanding of the relationship between pain and behavioural changes with a view to collectively developing a more comprehensive and formulated approach to the investigation and management of such cases. They will be involved in teaching and practical training of veterinary undergraduate students and postgraduate clinical scholars (residents) and will be encouraged to undertake clinical research in their field of expertise, thus enhancing the professional reputation of the equine service and contributing to the research output of the division and the school. Collaborative research is encouraged and there is extensive opportunity for cross-campus collaboration. In addition, the post holder will assist with initiatives aimed at the promotion of equine welfare and will have the opportunity to contribute towards the efforts of the Division of General Practice in supporting the equine industry in remote and rural parts of Scotland. There will also be the option to undertake racecourse veterinary duties at 2 of Scotland’s racecourses as part of our existing team. Your skills and attributes for success: A Veterinary Degree registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons as a practising member of the profession. General equine sports medicine skills, with a particular focus on/interest in orthopaedics and diagnostic imaging. Further specialist qualification, preferably ECVSMR/ACVSMR; however, ECVS/ACVS Diploma-holders with a demonstrable sports medicine interest are very much encouraged to apply. Residency trained board eligible candidates in the appropriate speciality are encouraged to contact us in the first instance – please see contact details below. Interest in fulfilling the remit of a clinical academic working within a veterinary school setting (i.e., engagement with teaching, learning and assessment) Demonstrable commitment to develop their own, and contribute to the School’s clinical research output. Desirable (not essential): Higher degree (Masters /PhD) in a relevant discipline For further information or informal discussion please contact Scott Pirie on scott.pirie@ed.ac.uk Depending on the personal circumstances of the successful candidate, this role may be eligible for the University’s standard relocation allowance. Further details can be found here: https://www.ed.ac.uk/human-resources/job/relocation’. The post holder will join a dynamic team who are committed to delivering gold standard patient and client care whilst also training the next generation of primary care veterinarians. The academic environment provides many opportunities for CPD and career progression. People have always been at the heart of our work. As part of the University, you are a part of our community. We are looking for people with drive, determination, and a passion for what they do. We are a place where everyone is welcome and offer a range of policies and benefits designed to support you in building the right meaningful/personalised flexibility for you. A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle: Working within one of the world’s leading universities Professional development and subject matter expertise Variety every day Excellent benefits and support
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14852 - Registered Veterinary Nurse – Emergency and Critical Care Backshift
The University of Edinburgh - Roslin
£34,610 to £39,906 a year, pro rata
On-siteTemporaryPart time
Grade UE06: £34,610 to £39,906 pro rata per annum (based on 35 hours work week) Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies / Hospital for Small Animals Part time: Averaging 23.3 hours per week (Working 11am-10pm on a rolling 4 on and 8 off pattern) Fixed term: for 14 months (maternity cover contract) As part of this role, you will be expected to cover an equal share of the annual leave in your pod of ECC Backshift RVNs, accruing paid overtime for all additional hours worked. Be part of something bigger, there’s a career for everyone at the University of Edinburgh. Our technical staff are essential to supporting teaching, research, and the smooth operation of our facilities. Whether you’re maintaining cutting-edge lab equipment, facilitating ground-breaking research, developing new techniques, or enhancing student and staff experience with top-notch facilities, your work will have a lasting impact that stretches far beyond our academic community. The Opportunity: We are looking for an enthusiastic ECC Backshift RVN to join our dedicated emergency and critical care team at the Hospital for Small Animals. As part of our 24/7 Emergency and Critical Care Service, you will play a vital role in stabilising and caring for emergency and critically ill patients, working alongside our team of Critical Care Specialists in a fast-paced referral environment. This role will see you working in our wards, ICU, intermediate care ward and in our surgical suites as required. You'll have the opportunity to utilise advanced nursing skills, supporting patients in our dedicated Intensive Care Unit and working with state-of-the-art facilities and working closely with colleagues across multiple specialist services, you will help deliver exceptional patient care and outcomes around the clock. Our Specialist Services at HfSA include: Anaesthesia Cardiology Service Dermatology Diagnostic Imaging Dick Vet Rabbit and Exotic Practice Emergency & Critical Care The Feline Clinic The Internal Medicine Service Neurology and Neurosurgery Ophthalmology Service Orthopaedic Surgery Soft Tissue Surgery REPAIR Centre The Riddell-Swan Veterinary Cancer Centre The Behaviour Clinic Our hospital is equipped with: Three canine wards Four exotics wards One feline ward Purpose-built isolation units A fully equipped emergency room Dedicated Intermediate Care and Intensive Care Wards Four theatre suites MRI and CT imaging Vital Beam linear accelerator Training & Support We will provide appropriate induction, orientation and role specific training. Any hours worked beyond your contracted weekly hours during training will be paid as overtime according to university guidelines.
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Mystery Shopper
JKS Mystery Shopping and Training Ltd - Dalkeith, Midlothian
On-siteContractPart time
Become a Mystery Shopper with JKS Mystery Shopping! Do you enjoy shopping, providing constructive feedback and discovering new experiences? Join JKS Mystery Shopping and get paid to do it! Signing up is free, and we have a wide variety of assignments on offer. As a mystery shopper, you’ll act as a regular customer, helping businesses improve their service. Tasks include visits to restaurants and cafés, fragrance and beauty counters, clothing stores, pharmacies, food retailers, charities, and leisure centres. You may also want to work from home, completing phone calls, emails, and online enquiries. Earnings: Fees vary by assignment, with pay comparable to the National Minimum Wage. Each task’s fee is listed on our Job Board. Important: You will work as a self-employed contractor, responsible for your own Tax and National Insurance contributions. Find out more and join our team today: Go to our website and click on the 'join our team' link to register your application. https://www.jksmysteryshopping.co.uk
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Learning Assistant ASN - Gorebridge Primary School - MID07694
Midlothian Council - Gorebridge
£29,191 to £30,187 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Job Vacancy KNOWLEDGE Evidence of basic literacy and numeracy at Standard Grade General level or SVQ2 in Early Years Care and Education, or National Certificate unit in Childcare & Education, or equivalent competency, to enable the jobholder to communicate effectively with staff and pupils, and provide sensitive support. The jobholder must be familiar with child development and able to respond to the needs of individual pupils. Jobholders should have previous experience of working in this field of work. To be fully competent in the role jobholders will be required to undertake addition training courses eg first aid, calm techniques etc. If the post is within a Nursery Environment then the Jobholder must be registered with or obtain membership with the SSSC within 6 months of appointment. In order to register you must currently hold the relevant qualifications or be willing to work towards attaining these qualifications within the first year of registration. For further information about the qualifications recognised by SSSC for registration in a Support Worker role, please see www.sssc.uk.com CLOSING DATE - Monday 21st September 2026 INTERVIEW DATE - Monday 28th September 2026 Job Advert Position Title: Learning Assistant ASN Directorate: Children, Young People and Partnerships Location: Gorebridge Primary School Contract Status: Fixed Term until 29/06/2027 Hours of Work: 30 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday – Thursday 08:30 – 3.30 Friday - 08:30 – 12.30 Weeks per year: 39 Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. Based on 30 hours over 39 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £20,977.79 per annum. Requirements This post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children, You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk Please note that Disclosure Scotland has changed the way PVG certificates are issued. You will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost. PLEASE NOTE: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website. Additional Information If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call 0131 271 3063 to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number. Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter. If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.
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Early Years Practitioner - Gorebridge Primary School - MID07693
Midlothian Council - Gorebridge
£32,554 to £34,451 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Job Vacancy KNOWLEDGE Post holder must hold at least a practitioner level qualification, HNC Childhood Practice at SCQF Level 7; or SVQ Social Services (Children & Young people) at SCQF 7 or equivalents that meet the requirements for SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council) registration e.g. SVQ 3 Child Care and Education SVQ 3 Early Years Care and Education SVQ Children’s Care learning and Development SCQF 7 HNC Childcare and Education. HNC Working with Children in Early Years. HNC Early Education and Childcare (at SCQF level 7). Qualifications which were previously recognised for SNNEB/NNEB registration may be acceptable. An up to date First Aid certificate is required; however, this can be obtained within 6 months of starting the post. CLOSING DATE - Monday 21st September 2026 INTERVIEW DATE - Wednesday 30th September 2026 Job Advert Position Title: Early Years Practitioner Directorate: Children, Young People and Partnerships Location: Gorebridge Primary School Contract Status: Fixed Term until 29/06/2027 Hours of Work: 20.5 hours per week Working Pattern: Wednesday and Thursday 08:00 -16:15, Friday 08:00 – 13:00 Weeks per year: 39 Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. Based on 20.5 hours over 39 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £15,986.01 per annum. Requirements This post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children. You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk Please note that Disclosure Scotland has changed the way PVG certificates are issued. You will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost. Please note: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website. Additional Information If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email the Recruitment Team at recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk stating the post reference number. Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter. If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.
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