Consultant Physician - Medicine for the Elderly

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

Job summary

A leading company, NHS Borders, is seeking a Consultant Physician in Medicine for the Elderly to join their team in Scottish Borders. The successful candidate will oversee elderly care, collaborate with GPs, and lead the development of specialist services. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a modern hospital focused on patient-centered care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must have full GMC Registration and be on the Specialist Register for Geriatric Medicine.
• At least 6 months from completing their CCT at interview time.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general elderly care.
• Liaise with GPs and primary care teams.
• Develop specialist services in line with service needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical Expertise

Education

Full GMC Registration

Specialist Register for Geriatric Medicine

CCT or equivalent in Geriatric Medicine

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Consultant Physician - Medicine for the Elderly, Scottish Borders

Client:

NHS Borders

Location:

Scottish Borders, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

OUR VALUES IN ACTION

● Care and Compassion ● Quality and Teamwork ● Dignity and Respect ● Openness, Honesty and Responsibility

Basic Salary: £107,144 - £142,369 per annum + on-call 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 forward-thinking team with clinical and leadership expertise, fostering an open and honest culture and nurturing future NHS stars.

Borders General Hospital is a modern 284-bed district general hospital serving rural South East Scotland, about 36 miles from Edinburgh.

The Role

We seek a consultant physician/geriatrician to join our team. The Department of Medicine for the Elderly (DME) at Borders General Hospital has consultants covering general and specialist elderly care. The successful candidate will oversee general elderly care, liaise with GPs and primary care teams, and lead in developing specialist services aligned with their interests and service needs. They will also support the movement toward integrated care for the Scottish Borders.

Applicants must have full GMC Registration and be on the Specialist Register for Geriatric Medicine and General Internal Medicine, or be within six months of completing their CCT or equivalent at the time of interview.

Closing date for applications: 13th June 2025