229407 Specialty Doctor in Oncology

NHS National Services Scotland; Melrose; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Scotland is seeking a Specialty Doctor for a permanent, full-time position based at the Borders Macmillan Centre, Borders General Hospital. Candidates must hold full GMC registration and have completed significant postgraduate training. This role emphasizes equality and diversity within the workforce, offering support to all applicants including those with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Must have full registration and a Licence to Practice with the GMC.
• Completed at least four years’ full-time postgraduate training, including two in specialty training.

Education

Full registration and a Licence to Practice with the GMC

Completed at least four years’ full-time postgraduate training

Job description

Overview

NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. We welcome applications from all sections of society and will fully support disabled candidates and those with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

Entry criteria

For a Specialty Doctor:

• Shall have full registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council (GMC).
• Shall have completed at least four years’ full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a less than full-time or flexible basis), at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme or specialty registrar locum appointment for training (LAT).
• Or shall have equivalent training, experience or competencies, either in the UK or overseas.

Post details

Applications are welcome for the above permanent, full-time post based in Borders Macmillan Centre, Borders General Hospital.

Departmental information

More detailed departmental and specialty information can be found in the job description available via email address / link below.

Informal discussion

For an informal discussion please contact: Dr Moray Kyle, [e-mail]

How to apply

If viewing from an external site, please visit the job pack detailing the minimum requirements for this post and details of how to apply. We cannot accept CVs as a form of application; only a completed online application form will be accepted. Personal information will not be sent with the application for shortlisting. The application form will be identified by the candidate number only to ensure that all applicants are treated equally.

Important notes

PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early.

Closing date: 31/10/2025

Interview Date: 12/11/2025