Locum Consultant Physician - Medicine for the Elderly & GM

TN United Kingdom; Melrose; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the Scottish Borders is seeking a Locum Consultant Physician specializing in Medicine for the Elderly. The role involves providing comprehensive care to elderly patients and leading the development of specialist services. The successful candidate will collaborate with GPs and primary care teams to ensure high-quality patient care, and will be part of a dynamic team committed to excellence in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Responsible for general care of elderly patients.
• Liaising with GPs and primary care teams.

Responsibilities

• Join the team at Borders General Hospital.
• Contribute to integrated care initiatives.

Skills

Geriatric Medicine

General Internal Medicine

Education

Full GMC Registration

Specialist Register for Geriatric Medicine

Job description

Job Title:

Locum Consultant Physician - Medicine for the Elderly & GM, Melrose

Client:

NHS Scotland

Location:

Melrose, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

178b3d841a0d

Job Views:

4

Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

OUR VALUES IN ACTION

• Care and Compassion
• Quality and Teamwork
• Dignity and Respect
• Openness, honesty and responsibility

Position: Consultant Physician - Medicine for the Elderly & General Internal Medicine

Contract: Fixed term from 1st June to 31st October 2025

Hours: Full Time (10 P.A.s)

Why work for us?

Patients are at the centre of everything we do at NHS Borders, ensuring they are safe, cared for efficiently and effectively by experienced staff. We are a dynamic, forward-thinking team committed to quality and nurturing future leaders in NHS.

Borders General Hospital is a modern 284-bed District General Hospital serving the rural Borders area in South East Scotland, approximately 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 a team of Consultants covering general and specialist elderly medicine. The successful candidate will be responsible for the general care of elderly patients, liaising with GPs and primary care teams, and leading in the development of specialist services aligned with their interests and service needs. They will also contribute to integrated care initiatives for the Scottish Borders.

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

Informal enquiries and visits are welcome.

Note: We cannot accept late applications; please submit early.

NHS Scotland values diversity and is committed to equality. We welcome applications from all sections of society.