Consultant Physician in Acute Medicine

NHS Borders; Melrose; On-site; GBP 107,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Borders is seeking a Consultant Physician in Acute Medicine to join their dynamic team. This full-time role offers 10 PAs per week with opportunities for leadership development. The successful candidate will focus on service redesign, education, and quality improvement within a supportive environment. Competitive salary and part-time options available.

Qualifications

• Must hold full GMC Registration and be on the Specialist Register for Acute Medicine or GIM.
• Applications invited from physicians in Acute Medicine or General Internal Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Develop processes within the department.
• Commitment to general medical on-call rota (~1 in 16).

Skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Quality Improvement

Education

Full GMC Registration

CCT or equivalent

Job description

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NHS Scotland 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. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Our Values in Action: Care and Compassion, Quality and Teamwork, Dignity and Respect, Openness, Honesty and Responsibility.

Role: Consultant Physician in Acute Medicine.

Details: Full-Time, 10 PAs; part-time applications also welcome.

Salary: £107,144 - £142,369 per annum + on-call availability supplement (3% of full-time salary).

Why work for us? Patients are at the centre of everything we do at NHS Borders, ensuring they are safe and cared for efficiently by experienced staff. We are a dynamic team with clinical and leadership expertise, fostering an open and honest culture and nurturing future NHS leaders.

Borders General Hospital is a modern, well-equipped 284-bed District General Hospital serving South East Scotland, approximately 36 miles from Edinburgh.

All new consultants receive support for leadership and management development, with opportunities for coaching and mentoring. An established BGH consultant will serve as a 'buddy' during your initial weeks.

The Role: An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual interested in service redesign, education, and quality improvement. The successful candidate will develop processes within the department. Applications are invited from physicians in Acute Medicine or General Internal Medicine.

Applicants must hold full GMC Registration, a license to practice, and be on the Specialist Register for Acute Medicine or GIM, or within six months of completing training (CCT or equivalent) at the time of interview.

The role involves a commitment to the general medical on-call rota (~1 in 16). The post is full-time (10 PAs/week), with part-time options available.

The successful candidate may develop or maintain a sub-specialty interest within Borders General Hospital (one session per week).

Informal enquiries and visits are welcome. Contact Mr. Jamie Young, Clinical Director for Unscheduled Care, via email for department visits or discussions.

Closing date: Monday, 9 June 2025.

Interview date: Wednesday, 25 June 2025 (afternoon).

• Please ensure your application is submitted early as late applications cannot be accepted.

Note: From 1 April 2025, legislative changes may require a different level of criminal records check. If classified as a 'regulated role,' your appointment will be subject to PVG Scheme membership. Further details will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team. More info at: [link].

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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